XC skiing in the Adirondacks

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Skiing the James C. Fernette Sr. Recreational Trails in Tupper Lake

Whether it’s a Nordic ski center, the NorthvillePlacid Trail, the Jackrabbit Trail or a backcountry path headed to a frozen pond in the wilderness, there are hundreds of miles of cross-country ski trails in the Adirondack Park. Some are groomed, and some are not. Either way, you are sure to find a trail that suits your recreational needs.

For trail conditions in the High Peaks region, visit the Barkeater Trails Alliance website: www.betatrails.org/conditions.

Below are some cross-country ski venues. ¯ Adirondack Interpretive Center. 5922 state Route 28N, Newcomb. Closed in November and December. Reopens Jan. 1, 2022. Trails remain open daily from dawn to dusk. 518-582-2000. www.esf.edu/aic. ¯ Adirondack Mountain Club’s Adirondak Loj. Adirondack Loj Road, Lake Placid. 518-523-3441. www.adk.org. ¯ Cascade Cross Country Ski Center. 4833 Cascade Road, Lake Placid. 518-523-9605. ¯ Champlain Area Trails. 518-962-2287. www.champlainareatrails.com. ¯ Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. State Route 30, Saranac Lake. 518-891-2697. www.deweymountain.com. ¯ Fern Park Recreation Area. Loomis Road, Inlet. 518-548-3076. www.inletny.com. ¯ Garnet Hill Lodge Cross Country Ski Area. 39 Garnet Hill Road, North River. 518-251-2444. www.garnet-hill.com. ¯ Gore Mountain Nordic Center at North Creek Ski Bowl. State Route 28, North Creek. Snow report: 518-251-5026. Gore Mountain Ski Center: 518251-2411. https://goremountain.com. ¯ James C. Fernette Sr. Recreational Trails. 141 Country Club Road, Tupper Lake. Town office: 518359-9261. www.tupperlakeny.gov. ¯ Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center. 139 Lapland Lake Road, Benson. 518-863-4974. ¯ McCauley Mountain Ski Area. 300 McCauley Mountain Road, Old Forge. 315-369-3225. https://mccauleyny.com. ¯ Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center at Whiteface Club & Resort. 373 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid. 518-523-2551. https://whitefaceclubresort.com. ¯ Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg. 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid. 518-523-2811. https://mtvanhoevenberg.com. ¯ Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center. 8023 state Route 30, Paul Smiths. 518-327-6241. www.paulsmiths.edu/vic.

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Paul Smith’s College VIC trailhead