XC Skiing trails

Submitted by petertheo89 t3_zwmai7 in vermont

My fiancée and I are going to be trying out XC Skiing in a few weeks, we'll be staying in Hyde Park, and will have our dog with us. Are there any good beginner level trails in the area?

Right now, I'm considering Little River State Park, Seyon Lodge State Park, Stowe Rec Path, and the Craftsbury Center (although they only have one 2.3 km dog friendly path open right now)

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LauraPalmersMom430 t1_j1vh95w wrote

I’d do the Craftsbury Outdoors center. Beautiful trails.

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nwvtskiboy t1_j1vt7xs wrote

The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail runs along Rt 15 and has many entry points, its flat and wide, pretty easy skiing if the snow is decent. There will likely also be snowmobile traffic on it though, so be aware especially if you've got a dog along. Consider using a leash.

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Sea_TuntVT t1_j1vt55u wrote

Cricket Hill Trails, right in Hyde Park!

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KestrelVT t1_j1wi4jt wrote

Though groomed for skiing the Stowe rec path gets a lot of foot traffic so may or may not be good skiing.

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Jerry_Williams69 t1_j1xlvtu wrote

The XC trails at Von Trapp Family Lodge rock.

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Gdmf13 t1_j1xnsxf wrote

Also check out the Hardwick trails , they are located behind the high school and are groomed.

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No-Ganache7168 t1_j2ark3f wrote

There are trails behind Morristown elementary school where the high school students practice. Just park in the lot behind the school and make your way down the hill to the woods

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