| Name |
Nearest City |
Length |
Comments |
Joyce's Deep Creek Rentals
(Offers Cross Country ski
trips) |
Oakland |
NA |
Offers cross county ski
weekend packages at Deep
Creek Lake, Maryland,
including room and board,
ski equipment rental,
lessons, and guided trips
for groups of about 10-12
people. Accommodations are
at Rock Haul from Friday
evening through Sunday
afternoon. Meals are
provided Saturday at breakfast
through Sunday at lunch.
The cost is very reasonable
at $75 per person and
includes everything. All you
have to do is to get to Rock
Haul at beautiful Deep Creek
Lake. Families are
encouraged and may qualify
for discounts. Trip leaders
qualify for discounts—so
get at least 10 other people
and go free! Give us a call
at 877-774-8482, or email us
at
jjoyce@closecall.com.
www.deepcreekrental.com |
| Backbone Ski Farm |
Oakland |
9.5 Miles |
Backbone Ski Farm typically receives over 150” of genuine snow—direct from Mother Nature. Located on 520 acres of field and forest at the base of Backbone Mountain you will find 9.5 miles plus of maintained
Nordic ski trails, including 5 miles of groomed ski trails. Cross
country ski your way up Backbone to one of the finest views in the county, then swoosh back and warm yourself by the fire. Snow Report |
| New Germany State Park |
Grantsville |
N/A |
New Germany State Park's 455 acres are located about four miles south of Grantsville on New Germany Road. The park is built on the site of a once-prosperous milling center in Savage River State Forest, and features a 13-acre lake and 11 rental cabins. Trails for hiking in summer and cross country skiing in winter lead through typical Western Maryland forestlands. Phone 301-895-5453 Snow Report |
| Savage River Lodge |
Frostburg |
18.5 Miles |
Whether you're a veteran cross country skier/snowshoer or you're determined to try something new, we have the facilities and trails to meet your needs. Bring your own equipment or rent from us. Bring your lunch or visit our restaurant. Come for the day or turn your trip into a mid-week or weekend getaway. We have PSIA certified instructors.
Eighteen luxury log cabins on site! Snow Report |
| Herrington Manor State Park |
Oakland |
N/A |
Covering 365 acres, Herrington Manor State Park is located four miles northwest of Oakland. Situated in the middle of Garrett State Forest, the park features a 53-acre lake and many wooded trails. In the winter, the park offers cross country ski trails along with ski rentals. There are 20 log cabins available for rent. Snow Report |
| Wisp Resort at Deep Creek |
McHenry |
31 Miles |
Offering Nordic
skiing and snowshoeing, the 31 miles of trail network consists of three major loop trails and two side trails, all of varying difficulty. Tours, clinics and instruction are available for both Nordic
skiing and snowshoeing. Karhu Nordic Skis & Yakama Snowshoes for both adults and children are available for rental. After your excursion, relax with the family by our warming fire pit. Snow Report |
