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“North Woods” Forbes State ForestApprox. 8 miles East of Donegal, Pa. on Route 31 - left on Tunnel Rd. Warming hut -Follow trail signs east of Tunnel Road. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is not suitable for skiing. 2 parking areas 8 miles of trails No grooming – no tracks X-C trail maps available at trail heads Ski Patrol- Area is patrolled on weekends Snowmobile map includes Kooser, North Woods, Roaring Run & Laurel Mt. Snow conditions: 1-814-445-8673(answers M-F, 8 am - 4 pm)
Kooser State Park approx. 9 miles East of Donegal, Pa. on Route 31 2 miles of trails Some grooming - call ahead for info 1-814-445-8673(answers M-F, 8 am - 4 pm) Ski Patrol- Area is patrolled on weekends X-C trail maps available Snow conditions: 1-814-445-8673(answers M-F, 8 am - 4 pm)
Jones Mill Run/Roaring Run Natural Area Forbes State Forest approx. 6 miles East of Donegal, Pa. on Route 31 - right on Fire Tower Rd. Four parking areas 20 combined miles of trails No grooming – no tracks X-C trail maps available at trail heads Ski Patrol- Area is patrolled on weekends Snowmobile map includes Kooser, North Woods, Roaring Run & Laurel Mt. Snow conditions: 1-814-445-8673(answers M-F, 8 am - 4 pm)
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Length (km) |
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| Laurel Mountain(North of Turnpike) |
Laughtontown Pa |
no | no | 50k | free | yes | no | no | snacks | 724-238-6568
Ski Patrol |
Nordic Patrol on duty at warming hut on weekends, recorded message otherwise.
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Patton, PA
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yes | yes | 12k | free | no | no | yes | no |
814-674-1000
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Trails typically packed and tracked:
Huges, Troxell Point, Plessinger, and Muskrat Beach
service roads. Trails open for backcountry: Turkey Ridge and Lakeshore.
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| Laurel Ridge Cross Country Center | Rockwood Pa | yes | yes | 20miles | yes | yes | yes | no | snacks | 724-455-7303 |
From Pittsburgh, take Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 9 (Donegal), then make a left onto Rt. 31 East, then make right on Rt 711, go 10 miles to Normalville then make a left on to Rt.653. Then go six miles straight up the mountain to Laurel Ridge. |
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Length (km) |
Fees |
Warming
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| Chapin Forest | Kirtland, Ohio | yes | yes | free | yes | yes | no | snacks |
440-954-4178 440-256-3810 |
see their web site | open with grooming mid Nov if snow available | |
| Allegany State Park | Salamanca, NY | Yes | Yes | Park entrance fee $5 | Yes | Cabins | 716-354-9163 | |||||
| Byrncliff Resort | Varysburgh,NY | Yes | Yes | 20+k
8k Lighted for night sking |
$5 wDay
$8 wEnd |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Restrant&Bar | 716-535-7300 | southEast of Buffalo
see their Web Site |
Trails are excellent groomed and tracked with Pistion Bully/with tiller. |
| Oil Creek State Park | Oil City Pa | Yes | Yes | 15k | Free | Yes | 814-676-5915 | Beautiful trails for classical cross country skiing. Trails from beginner to advanced. | ||||
| Peak n' Peak Ski Resort | Findley Lake, NY | yes | yes | 13.5km | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 716-355-4141 | see their web site | |
| Tom's Run/Ironwood Trails | Warren, PA | 10k | free | 814-723-5150
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From Warren, take LR 3005 south for 9 miles and at a sharp right turn, follow the unpaved road straight ahead 4 miles to Hearts Content. The parking area/trailhead to the system is on the left. | This trail system winds through hemlock and hardwoods on old railroad grades, adjacent to one of the last remaining virgin forests in Pennsylvania at Hearts Content. | ||||||
| Camden, NY | yes | yes | 40k | yes | yes | yes | yes | 315-599-7377 | ||||
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| Wilderness Lodge Cross Country Center | Wattsburg, Pa | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 814-739-2946 |
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Length (km) |
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| Blue Knob SKI AREA | Claysburg, PA | yes | yes | 30k |
Weekends $10Adult $8Jr
$75 season Pass |
yes | yes | yes | yes |
800-458-3403 ext1023
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http://www.blueknob.com 9-5 weekends |
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| There are tons of trails on top of the Mountain, miles and miles of wilderness skiing. On Clearfield Mountain, Penfield exit on I-80, take route 153 east approx 2 miles, take route 322 west for approx 2 miles, dirt road on left with parking area. Park, grab a map, and enjoy. Or proceed down route 322 to Mitch's diner for directions to trails. |
Near Clearfield, Pa off route 322. |
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Stop at Love's Canoe Rental and rent skis if needed or ask for Dave. Dave will give directions. I know for years Dave has groomed trails and
there are several buildings for shelter near the trails |
Ridgway
Pennsylvania
near Clearfield, Pa |
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| Gifford Pinchot State Park SnowReport | York County along PA 177 | |||||||||||
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Crystal
Lake Cross Country Center Nice dining hall and warming hut. Trails are a bit tight and winding. Location tends to hold the snow when they get some. Lodging for larger groups in 11 rustic cabins(6 -20 people). Lessons available. Rentals include classic and skating skis, ice skates and snowshoes. Friendly staff.
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Hughesville, PA | yes | yes | 30km | $15
Wkend $20 2day $8 child senior ($12) lower on weekdays |
yes | yes | yes | yes | 570-584-2698 |
see their web site West of the town of Tivoli on Route 220 (east of Williamsport on 220 and north of Muncy off I-80). Seven mile drive up the mountain takes about 20 minutes.
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Alpine
Lake Resort |
Terra Alta, WV |
yes | yes | 9 miles | ? | yes | ? | yes | yes | 1-800-752-7179 |
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| Harrington Manor St. Park | Oakland,Md | yes | yes | yes | 40 minute drive south of Laurel Ridge. | |||||||
| New Germany State Park | Grantsville MD | 301-895-5453 | ||||||||||
| Backbone Mt. X-C Ski Farm | Oakland,Md | yes | yes | yes | yes | 301-334-5633 | ||||||
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White Grass Touring Center Canaan Valley |
Davis, WV 26260 | yes | yes |
50km with
25 km groomed |
yes | yes | yes | yes
This place is 1 mile from cross country center. 5% discount weekday 301-948-7470
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natural foods cafe | 304-866-4114 | FROM
PITTSBURGH & THE NORTH Take I-79 S to Morgantown, WV. From Morgantown, take I-68 E to Rt. 42 S at Friendsville, MD. Follow Rt. 42 S until it intersects with Rt. 219 S at McHenry, MD. Stay on Rt. 219 S through Oakland, MD to Thomas, WV. At Thomas, take Rt. 32 S to Canaan Valley. |
PSIA ski school, rentals, repairs,sales
only hear good things about this place, a must see.
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Length (km) |
Fees |
Warming
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Rentals | Lodging | Food | Phone | Directions |
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| Horseshoe Resort | near Barrie | yes | yes | 35k | $17 | yes | yes | yes | yes | 800-461-5627 | see website |
| Highlands Nordic | Duntroon | yes | yes | 24k | yes | yes | yes | 800-263-5107 | 6.5hrs from pgh | ||
| Hardwood Hills | near Barrie | yes | yes | 47k | $20 | yes | yes | nearby | yes | 800 387-3775 | see website |