The Best Cross Country Ski Trails in United States

Badger Pass Ski Area to Glacier Point

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markmcla

Distance

22.63mi

Elevation +

2283f

TrailRank

32

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The view at Glacier Point is one of the most magnificent I have ever seen. The 'trail' consists of walking/cross country skiing on the Glacier Point Road. This is pleasant, but nothing special. However, the view at Glaci...

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Donner Camp to Prosser XC Ski

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Freeheeler

Distance

5.91mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

30

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In honor of my elder brother and father, I decided to carry their spirits with me on this beautiful day. I wore my brother's boots and skies that he willed me and carried some of my father's ashes. When I go to the mount...

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Marty and Bill ‘s outing club xc ski trip

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docbill

Distance

7.54mi

Elevation +

256f

TrailRank

30

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Marty and Bill skied with the Downeast Outing Club in the Bangor City Forest in Bangor Maine . Weather was sunny and 27 to 40 degrees. Snow was good until near the end when it got warm and sticky. Bill’s elf boot tip bel...

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TeaCup Lake Perimeter Figure 8

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pdxbucky

Distance

6.01mi

Elevation +

679f

TrailRank

26

Groomed XC ski trails with traditional and skate options. This would be an "easy" route except it includes two trips down "Screamer Hill" which may be a bit too fast for beginning skiers. I did some off trail poking arou...

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Antelope Butte

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y-nut

Distance

4.93mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

26

4.86 miles round trip. Save this one for a windless day. Require going a mile across open flats before getting into the trees. Lots of Snowmobile traffic on the flat. Goes past Antelope Ski Area which is not operating. S...

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Pole Creek Cross Country Ski Trail

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y-nut

Distance

3.62mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

26

The Pole Creek Area is a trail system maintained by Poweder Pass Skiiers and Shoers. This trail is the Inner Loop and is the equivilent of an interstate route. It is groomed for skate skiiers. There are many other trails...

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Wirth to Chain of Lakes Ski Trail

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boyler99

Distance

20.60mi

Elevation +

394f

TrailRank

24

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30K ski trail from the Trailhead at Theodore Wirth to the Chain of Lakes, including Eloise Butler and Quaking Bog loops.

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Sourdough Trail, south end

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Drew Smith

Distance

3.23mi

Elevation +

991f

TrailRank

24

Late-season xc-ski. A bit icy in the morning, but much better at higher elevations and softening as the day went on. A nice jaunt up the ridge just south of Niwot Ridge with occasional views of the ridge and the headwate...

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Beaver Bog - Wapiti Trail

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Drew Smith

Distance

5.71mi

Elevation +

1791f

TrailRank

24

The FS marks this trail as moderate, but if the snow is soft it is pretty easy. Starts off following the county road with occasional views of the Divide, then heads into deep lodgepole-fir forest. Not as scenic, but well...

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Highland Forest West Wind Nordic Ski Trail

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CaveSAR

Distance

3.15mi

Elevation +

102f

TrailRank

23

Highland Forest West Wind Nordic Ski Trail 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius, NY 13063 315-683-5550 http://www.onondagacountyparks.com/parks/highland-forest/

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Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

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Trekerjohn

Distance

7.00mi

Elevation +

98f

TrailRank

22

Cross country skiing through the trails of Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. Open for hiking in summer. Lots of deer sightings on the trails, and you can view the animals in the wildlife habituate areas along the way.

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County Line

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Julie Vergari

Distance

6.03mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

21

3rd time this week! Lots of folks today, guess everyone was itching to get out since we got such a late start on winter.

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Lake Elmo Park Preserve - Loop A Around Eagle Point Lake

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edsoehnel

Distance

3.68mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

20

Easy loop around the lake on trail that is gently rolling with moderate ups and downs. Trail is well-groomed when there is snow and wide enough for skate skiing. Classic ski tracks are laid as well.

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Wood River Valley Cross Country Ski park

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y-nut

Distance

1.93mi

Elevation +

131f

TrailRank

20

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15 miles of semi-groomed trails. There generally is not tons and tons of snow so take what you can get. The lack of lots of snow is made up for by overwhelming scenery. This trail system loops through a lodgepole pine fo...

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Sibley - Blue Creek Loop

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y-nut

Distance

3.68mi

Elevation +

463f

TrailRank

19

5.8 k or 3.6 miles. Even on a busy day there are not many people on this loop. On this particular day it was not groomed but there were tracks. It is listed as a black diamond. There were several hills that would be chal...

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RMNP BoulderBrookLoop 27DEC06

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--Ross

Distance

9.63mi

Elevation +

1716f

TrailRank

19

An 8 mile loop through some interesting country. At the beginning of the trek I spotted fresh Mtn Lion tracks with the letter M for the lower pad and no claw marks. Post hole a lot of the run no one has been on the trail...

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Salt Creek

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y-nut

Distance

1.97mi

Elevation +

427f

TrailRank

19

0.8 miles one way, This is the trail the locals don't want you to know about. It is not groomed but is used often enough that there is usually a trail set. It winds up through the timber and opens up into a large bowl. T...

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Up Bruce trail. Down Dewey trail.

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glensch

Distance

7.91mi

Elevation +

1729f

TrailRank

19

XC center to Bear run trail. BC half way up the Bruce trail, traverse the Overland and Underhill trails. Downhill the Dewey trail to arrive back at the Stowe XC trails.

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Pahaska

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y-nut

Distance

4.80mi

Elevation +

308f

TrailRank

19

This track is from the parking area to the East Gate of Yellowstone. It is 4.6 miles. It also goes up the highway which is closed for the winter. There are many many miles of trails in this area which are very well groom...

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City of Lakes Loppet/Virtual Noquemanon 42K Course Quarantine 2021 Edition

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boyler99

Distance

26.19mi

Elevation +

850f

TrailRank

16

Friday, January 22, 2021 - 42K virtual race for the Noquemanon, substituting the City of Lakes Loppet course with a few minor modifications. Perfect snow conditions! Thanks to Alan Chapman for the expert race timing serv...

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Mt Creek Trail

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Gpaddle

Distance

4.32mi

Elevation +

1690f

TrailRank

16

Trail connects the Summit Resort and Schuss Village over 4 miles of moderatley hilly terrian at Shanty Creek Resorts.

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RMNP 4 mile downhill loop

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--Ross

Distance

11.49mi

Elevation +

1562f

TrailRank

16

This is a nice 3.5 mile downhill ski run from Bear Lake to Hollowell park. Get back by taking glacier basin trail as in this track, car shuttle, or hitch hike. Total distance is about 8 miles.

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Ryan Park XC Ski Trails: Old Fire Tower In/Out

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Carl Beach

Distance

4.23mi

Elevation +

705f

TrailRank

16

Straightforward trail up and back on a forest road. Can be extended over the hill to the old ski area (but difficult to navigate).

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Top Notch, Stowe Derby, Ranch Camp, Haul Rd. Loop

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glensch

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

1033f

TrailRank

16

Up from Top Notch or the end of Stowe recreation path. Steep up to Stowe Derby trail, up Ranch Camp, down the Haul Rd. Loop back downhill.

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WILDWOOD

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Gpaddle

Distance

7.55mi

Elevation +

1276f

TrailRank

16

Nine miles W. of Petoskey on Mitchell Street. There are other enteries I will update as well as two intersecting trails. There are a few steep turn-outs for added challenges. Currently track groomed by the Michigan DNR

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