Cross Country Ski Areas of New York 

Here’s a list of the cross country ski centers in the state of New York with groomed ski trails and services such as lessons, rentals, kids programs, food and beverage service, weather and ski conditions, and a Google map locater, and more.

ADirondack REGION

Garnet Hill Lodge XC-Ski,

North River, NY Discover cross-country skiing in the Adirondacks! 55km of groomed trails – daily grooming, lessons, rentals, snowshoeing, kids program. “Ski down – Ride back” shuttle bus. Lodge & restaurant. 39 Garnet Hill Road, North River, NY 12856 website | (518) 251-2150 | (518) 251-2444 | skishop@garnet-hill.com For a complete page of info click Garnet Hill Lodge.

Scotts Cobble Nordic Center

Lake Placid, NY 10-20 km of groomed trails operated by High Peaks Cyclery in partnership with the town of North Elba using the Craig Wood golf course. Scotts Cobble has XC, snowshoe and fat bike equipment rentals, lessons, and events. The Loui’s Place restaurant and bar are upstairs in the Scotts Cobble lodge. For a complete page of info click Scotts Cobble Nordic Center. (518) 523-9811 141 Country Club Lane, Lake Placid NY 12946 https://www.scottscobblenordic.com/home

Cascade XC-Ski

Lake Placid, NY Lake Placid's complete cross country ski center offering: groomed trails, ski shop, rentals, lessons, run by the Adirondack Mountain Club 4833 Cascade Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946; (518) 837-5047; cascade@adk.org 

Dewey Mt. Recreation Center,

Saranac Lake, NY Entrance is 1 mile west of downtown Saranac Lake on Route 3. Dewey is a cross-country ski and snowshoe center in winter. The rest of the year it’s a great place to mountain bike and hike! Dewey Mountain is owned by the Town of Harrietstown and managed by Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters. (518) 891–2697 in winter deweymountain@gmail.com

Mt. Van Hoevenberg

Lake Placid, NY  Ski 50 km of groomed trails through Adirondack climax forests with views of the High Peaks.   Rentals, childcare, PSIA Ski School and Ski Patrol.  Enhance a skiing experience on beautiful historic trails, site of the 1980 Olympics.Cascade Road, Lake Placid, NY.  Postal mail – ORDA 218 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 12946 (518)523-2811 | info@orda.org

TUG HILL & WESTERN NEW YORK

Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center

Varysburg, NY, Featuring 20 km of groomed trails with 8km lighted for night skiing. Open daily with on-site lodging and restaurant services, ski and snowshoe rentals, and lessons. 2357 Humphrey Road, RT20A, Varysburg, NY 14167; (585) 535 7300; tbyrncli@rochester.rr.com; For a complete page of info click Byrncliff Resort.

Osceola Ski & Sport Resort

Osceola, NY, The highest snow fall east of the Rockies! Osceola Tug Hill provides exceptional cross country skiing opportunities from December to April. Osceola Ski & Sport Resort 1573 Osceola Road, Osceola, NY 13316; (315) 338-3638; dustin@skiosceola.com

CAPITAL REGION & SARATOGA

Lapland Lake XC Ski & Vacation Center

Northville, NY, 50 km trails, 4 km lighted, and 12 km snowshoe trails. A touch of Finland from the food, the two resident reindeer, to the woodburning sauna. Rentals, lessons, retail shop, food service, and various lodging with up to 4 bedrooms on site. For full page of info click Lapland Lake XC Ski & Vacation Center; 139 Lapland Lake Road, Northville, NY 12134; (518) 863-4974; vacation@laplandlake.com  

Pineridge XC-Ski

Poestenkill, NY, 43 km trails, 33 groomed. Trails along picturesque Poestenkill creek. Elevation to 1746 feet with views of the Taconic Range. Full service area with sales, rentals, lodge and lessons. Voted Capital Land's best for 3 years. Pineridge, 1463 Plank Road, East Poestenkill; Postal mail address: Petersburg, NY 12138; (518) 283-3652; terbk@aol.com  

HUDSON VALLEY & CATSKILLS

Fahnestock Winter Park

Cold Spring, NY, Discover winter in the Hudson Valley! 15 km of trails that wander through scenic meadows and forests. Machine groomed for ski skating – tracked for classic. Equipment rentals, ski merchandise, food, changing and restrooms are available in our warming lodge. Rt 301 Carmel, NY 10512; Postal mail: C/O TOEC 75 Mt. Laurel Lane, Cold Spring, NY 10516; C/O TOEC 75 Mt. Laurel Lane, Cold Spring, NY 10516; (845) 225-3998;  

Mountain Trails

Tannersville, NY, Winter woodland trails in the beautiful Catskill mountains. 2 ½ hours from NYC. Snackbar, warming hut, XC ski, snowshoe and pulk sled rentals. PSIA instruction. Call for snow conditions, brochure and directions. Route 23A, PO Box 198, Tannersville, NY 12485; (518) 589-5361; info@mtntrails.com  

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Greek Peak Nordic Center

at Town of Virgil Hope Lake Park, Cortland, NY Discover cross-country skiing in Central New York 20km of groomed trails – lessons, rentals, snowshoeing.  Hope Lake Nordic Center, 2177 Clute Road, Cortland, New York 13045 | map & directions | 607-835-6562 | (800) 955-2754 x6440 | emastroberti@greekpeak.net

Organization Administration: PO Box 73, North River, NY 12856; Email: NYXCSki@Yahoo.com; Administration Phone: 518-251-0829