Cross country skiing is a marvelous winter sport that is growing in popularity among people of all ages. It is easy to learn for kids and adults and equipment is not complicated. And it is a sport that whole families can do together. Centers for cross-country (also called XC or Nordic skiing) are found in most parts of Massachusetts, with the greatest concentration in the Berkshire Mountains in the west. Almost all cross country skiing centers also welcoming snowshoeing and also offer snowshoe equipment rentals and lessons.
Western Massachusetts Cross Country Ski Area Association is a group of seven Nordic ski areas, all of which provide groomed trails and usually lessons and equipment rentals. The association’s goal is to make cross-country skiing (and snowshoeing!) accessible for everyone.
11 Bridge Street Sunderland, MA, 01375 Phone: 413-800-5345
Guided winter adventures on skis and snowshoes abound at this outdoor center
190 Park Road Weston, MA, 02493 Phone: 617-965-5110
Great Wood Farm State Park - 1018 Lowell Street Carlisle, MA, 01741 Phone: 978-369-7486
Elm Park - bounded by Highland, Pleasant, Elm and Russell streets Worcester, MA, 01602 Phone:
Notchview Reservation - 83 Old Route 9 Windsor, MA, 01270 Phone: 413-684-0148
64 West Hill Road Hawley, MA, 01339 Phone: 413-339-4265
289 Pearl Street Gardner, MA, 01440 Phone: 508-632-7897
Off Depot Avenue Falmouth, MA, 02540 Phone: 508-457-2536
86 Winchendon Road Baldwinville, MA, 01436 Phone: 508-939-8962
Hilltop Orchards - 508 Canaan Road Richmond, MA, 01254 Phone: 413-344-6817 Toll-Free: 800-833-6274
99 Millers Falls Road Northfield, MA, 01360 Phone: 800-859-2960
1986 Fred Snow Road Becket, MA, 01223 Phone: 413-623-0100
794 Beech Hill Road Granville, MA, 01034 Phone: 413-357-8829
