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Winter Hike - Adventure East - Sunderland, MA
Adventure East

11 Bridge Street Sunderland, MA, 01375 Phone: 413-800-5345

Guided winter adventures on skis and snowshoes abound at this outdoor center

Choose your own winter adventure at Adventure East, the outdoor center in Western Massachusetts. Backcountry alpine touring trips expose you to a variety of conditions and terrain as you travel uphill then ski back down. (Alpine skis are available to rent.) For those a tad less adventurous, you can explore new trails around Mt. Toby: Each hike begins with instructions on snowshoeing basics and safety. On guided winter ecology snowshoe walks in the Bullitt Reservation, Chesterfield Gorge, Peaked Mountain and Mt. Warner, you’ll see which animals are moving in the snow, which birds stay for winter. (Snowshoes or shoe spikes and poles are provided.) Or go snowshoeing and explore local forests, identify bark and winter trees, learn to recognize animal signs and the calls of winter birds.
Northfield Mountain XC Skiing Center - Northfield, MA - Photo Credit Bob Duris
Northfield Mountain Cross Country Ski Area

99 Millers Falls Road Northfield, MA, 01360 Phone: 800-859-2960

Twenty-five miles of trails are groomed for classical and ski style skiing. Difficulty ranges from gentle to the 800-foot vertical climb up Tenth Mountain Trail. Center has a base yurt and a lounge, trailside warming hut open on Saturdays and Sundays; rentals of Nordic skis and snowshoes; and lessons. Six miles of snowshoe trails.
Hilltop Orchards Cross Country Skiing - Richmond, MA
Hilltop Orchards Cross Country Skiing

Hilltop Orchards - 508 Canaan Road Richmond, MA, 01254 Phone: 413-344-6817 Toll-Free: 800-833-6274

In addition to its large apple trees, Hilltop Orchards has a 200-acre property devoted in winter to Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, with some places offering vast vistas of the Berkshire Mountains. At this Nordic Ski Center, trails are groomed for classic and skating-style skiing and snowshoeing. Wooded backcountry trails will thrill the more advanced XC skiers. John Morton, a seven-time participant in the Winter Olympics, designed the 4 miles of trails through the orchards and nearby woods. Equipment rentals. Join the Guided Full Moon Snowshoe and bonfire. Open daily 9am - 5pm. Please call for ski & snowshoe fees; Guests of the Garden Gables Inn in Lenox ski for free.
Canterbury Farm XC Skiing - Becket, MA
Canterbury Farm Cross Country Skiing

1986 Fred Snow Road Becket, MA, 01223 Phone: 413-623-0100

At 1650 feet elevation, Canterbury Farm and its 32 km of trails offer plenty of snow and views of Mount Greylock. Most trails are groomed every day and offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain. Some trails are wide enough for ski skating; some of the back country trail have tracks only. Skis, snow shoes and ice skates for rent; lessons offered.
Stump Sprouts XC Ski Center - Hawley, MA
Stump Sprouts Cross Country Ski Center and Guest Lodge

64 West Hill Road Hawley, MA, 01339 Phone: 413-339-4265

Stump Sprouts is a small rustic resort high above the Mohawk Trail with dependable snow coverage throughout the winter. Twenty-five kilometers of trails designed for classical track XC skiing and snowshoeing include beautiful wooded glades that move into and through the nearby state forest. Great views from trail intersections. Check the website for trail conditions before visiting.

The lodge has wonderful views in all directions, a fireplace, bunkrooms. Home-cooked served to weekend guests and midweek groups. The lodge is a destination for family reunions, clubs, small weddings, and informal business meetings.
Maple Corner Farm XC Skiing - Granville, MA
Maple Corner Farm Cross Country Ski Center

794 Beech Hill Road Granville, MA, 01034 Phone: 413-357-8829

This family farm in the foothills of the Berkshires offers 20 kilometers of marked ski trails from beginner to expert, groomed for traditional and skating styles. Also, there is 10 km. of snowshoe trails. The trails venture through or past pastures, mountain streams, maple groves, forests, and hills. A rental shop has plenty of skis and snowshoes for children through adult sizes. Group and private ski lessons are available. The ski lodge has a cozy wood fire and snack bar with hot foods. Behind the lodge is a warm-up area and beginner trails.
Notchview Reservation XC Skiing - Windsor, MA
Notchview Cross Country Ski Area

Notchview Reservation - 83 Old Route 9 Windsor, MA, 01270 Phone: 413-684-0148

Notchview Nordic ski area is owned and operated by the Trustees of Reservations, a conservation group that does an excellent job of caring for its properties. Variety of traisl ranges from KInderloop for children to backcountry trails for advanced XC skiers and snowshoers. Twenty-eight of a total of 40 trails are groomed. The 3100-acres property has scenic forest and open meadow. A high base elevation means lots of snow, even into March and April. Trailside shelters offer grand views across the surrounding Hilltown countryside. One area is groomed for skiing with dogs. Visitor lodge has a wood burning stove. Snowshoe rentals and ski equipment rentals.