Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center

Above all the rest, with a base elevation of 7,800 feet and 80 kilometers of machine groomed trails, Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center offers the most spectacular scenery and the most exciting terrain in the west. Nestled in a beautiful Alpine Valley, our diverse terrain provides excellent skiing for all abilities. You will climb to ridge tops, glide along the base of impressive lava cliffs and roll along creeks through picturesque meadows. It's the spectacular scenery that lingers in your mind after skiing at Kirkwood Cross Country. We allow dogs on two trails, the High Trail located behind the Kirkwood Inn and the Inner Loop on the meadow. During breaks from skiing, you can sip hot drinks by a wood burning stove in the cozy day lodge or warm-up in one of the many trailside warming huts. Our friendly staff is always happy to share local knowledge and/or ski tips with you. Located 1/2 mile east of Kirkwood on Hwy 88, next to the Kirkwood Inn. To reach us by phone call 209 258 7248.


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Located off Hwy 88 1/4 mile east of Kirkwood next to the Kirkwood Inn

THE CROSS COUNTRY & SNOWSHOE CENTER FEATURES

  • 80 kilometers of groomed trails, double-tracked with skating lanes

  • Three interconnected trail systems

  • Two trailhead facilities with parking areas

  • Classic, skating and telemark instruction and equipment rental

  • Snowshoe rentals

  • Three warming huts

  • Terrain: 20% beginner, 60% intermediate, 20% advanced

 LEARN THE BENEFITS OF CROSS COUNTRY SKIING!

  • Cross country skiing burns more calories per hour than any other sport!

  • It offers a low-risk, low-impact aerobic form of exercise
  • Is an ideal cross-traning sport for running or biking
  • Is advocated by medical professionials as the best cardiovascular fitness activity

  • Is an excellent low-stress outdoor exercise

  • Uses natural movements, resulting in a very short learning curve

*Sources: 2003 NSGA Sports Participation Study

Upgrade your downhill season pass to include the
Cross Country & Snowshoe Center for just $59.

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