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Cross-Country Skiing in Vermont
Explore Vermont Nordic ski centers, cross-country trails and winter getaway ideas. Compare directory information for classic skiing, skate skiing, rentals, lessons and snowshoeing, then plan your next day on the snow.
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Find Your Vermont Nordic Ski Getaway
Cross-country skiing brings Vermont’s winter landscape into focus at a different pace. Explore Nordic centers and trail organizations, from Stowe and the Northeast Kingdom to southern Vermont, and find a destination that fits your experience and travel plans.
Use this directory to compare listed terrain and services. Contact your destination about current grooming, trail access, equipment rentals and instruction before you go.
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Vermont Cross-Country Ski Centers & Trails
Browse 31 listings from the original Scenic Vermont directory. Trail distances and service details are directory information, not live conditions. Some original distances do not specify units; confirm current distances, operating status and services with each destination.
Blueberry Lake Cross Country Ski Center
Total Terrain: 35
Tracked Terrain: 21
Skating Terrain: 21
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Bolton Valley Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 100
Tracked Terrain: 15km
Skating Terrain: 15km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Brattleboro Outing Club
Total Terrain: 33
Tracked Terrain: 25
Skating Terrain: 18
Rentals: No
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Burke Mountain
Total Terrain: 12
Tracked Terrain: 12
Skating Terrain: 12
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: No
Snowshoeing: Yes
Camel’s Hump Nordic Ski Area
Total Terrain: 35km
Tracked Terrain: 35km
Skating Terrain: Yes
Rentals: No
Lessons: No
Snowshoeing: Yes
Catamount Outdoor Family Center
Total Terrain: 35
Tracked Terrain: 20
Skating Terrain: 20
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: No
Catamount Trail Association
Total Terrain: 480km
Tracked Terrain: Mostly un-groomed backcountry terrain
Skating Terrain: Not listed
Rentals: No
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Total Terrain: 105km
Tracked Terrain: 105km
Skating Terrain: 105km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center
Total Terrain: 15km
Tracked Terrain: 15km
Skating Terrain: 15km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Hazen’s Notch Association
Total Terrain: 40
Tracked Terrain: 40
Skating Terrain: 0
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Jay Peak Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 20km
Tracked Terrain: 20km
Skating Terrain: 20km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Kingdom Trails
Total Terrain: 15km
Tracked Terrain: 15km
Skating Terrain: 15km
Rentals: No
Lessons: No
Snowshoeing: Yes
Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation
Total Terrain: 25km
Tracked Terrain: 25km
Skating Terrain: 25km
Rentals: No
Lessons: No
Snowshoeing: No
Mountain Meadows XC Center
Total Terrain: 30km
Tracked Terrain: 30km
Skating Terrain: 30km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Mountain Top Inn Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 60km
Tracked Terrain: 40km
Skating Terrain: 40km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Okemo Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 22km
Tracked Terrain: 22km
Skating Terrain: 22km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Ole’s Cross Country Center
Total Terrain: 45km
Tracked Terrain: 45km
Skating Terrain: 40km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Confirm the current operator and Nordic skiing availability before planning a visit.
Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center
Total Terrain: 30km
Tracked Terrain: 30km
Skating Terrain: 30km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Rikert Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 50km
Tracked Terrain: 50km
Skating Terrain: 45km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Quechee Club
Total Terrain: 25km
Tracked Terrain: 25km
Skating Terrain: 12km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center
Total Terrain: 35km
Tracked Terrain: 30km
Skating Terrain: 25km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Smugglers’ Notch Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 30km
Tracked Terrain: 18km
Skating Terrain: 24km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Stowe Cross Country Center
Total Terrain: 45km
Tracked Terrain: 45km
Skating Terrain: 30km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Strafford Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 30km
Tracked Terrain: 10km
Skating Terrain: 30km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Stratton Mountain
Total Terrain: 55km
Tracked Terrain: 50km
Skating Terrain: 45km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Suicide Six — Legacy Directory Listing
Total Terrain: 60km
Tracked Terrain: 45km
Skating Terrain: 45km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Confirm the current operator and Nordic skiing availability before planning a visit.
Timber Creek Cross Country Ski Center
Total Terrain: 14km
Tracked Terrain: 14km
Skating Terrain: 14km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: No
Trapp Family Lodge
Total Terrain: 160km
Tracked Terrain: 60km
Skating Terrain: 0
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Viking Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 35km
Tracked Terrain: 35km
Skating Terrain: 30km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Wild Wings Ski Touring Center
Total Terrain: 28km
Tracked Terrain: 28 km
Skating Terrain: 0
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: No
Woodstock Nordic Center
Total Terrain: 57km
Tracked Terrain: 57km
Skating Terrain: 45km
Rentals: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Snowshoeing: Yes
Make a winter escape
Plan a Cross-Country Skiing Vacation
Choose a Nordic center near your overnight base and leave time for a village visit after skiing. Decide whether you want a short introductory outing, a lesson or a longer day exploring the trail network.
A groomed Nordic center and a backcountry trail offer different experiences. Ask about terrain, navigation, grooming and facilities so you can choose a route suited to your skills.
Before your trail day
Plan Your Vermont Nordic Ski Visit
Check opening hours, snow conditions and the grooming report with the ski center. Confirm trail fees, rentals and lesson availability, and ask whether reservations are needed.
Tell the center whether you plan to classic ski, skate ski or snowshoe. Those activities may use different trails or require different equipment. Follow the destination’s trail guidance and choose terrain within your experience.
Good to know
Cross-Country Skiing in Vermont: FAQs
Where can I go cross-country skiing in Vermont?
Browse the Nordic ski center and trail directory above. It includes destinations such as Blueberry Lake, Craftsbury, Rikert, Trapp Family Lodge and Viking Nordic, along with trail organizations and other listings.
How do I find cross-country ski rentals and lessons?
Review the rental and lesson details in each listing, then contact the destination to confirm current availability, sizing, pricing and reservations. Directory details may change.
Can I skate ski at every Nordic ski area?
Check the skating terrain information and confirm current grooming with the ski center. Not every trail or destination supports skate skiing.
Where should I check Nordic trail conditions?
Use the destination links above to find current trail and grooming information. If an update is unavailable, contact the center before traveling.
Can I snowshoe at a cross-country ski center?
Review the snowshoeing information for your chosen destination, then ask which trails are permitted. Follow local guidance to avoid damaging ski tracks.
More ways to enjoy winter
Explore More Winter Activities
Combine Nordic skiing with downhill skiing in Vermont or explore Vermont snowmobiling resources. Use our winter vacation guide to build a longer trip.
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Start Planning Your Nordic Ski Getaway.
Choose your destination, confirm trail conditions and enjoy Vermont at your own pace.