General Information:
Northfield Mountain Cross Country Ski Area, on Route 63 in Northfield, is open for great cross country skiing. At Northfield, you can ski a gorgeous sweep of the mountain on 25 miles of trails groomed for classical and free style skiing. These carriage-width trails vary from rolling beginner trails, to scenic intermediate circuits, to the demanding 800 foot vertical climb of the Tenth Mountain Trail. Northfield has 300 sets of rental skis, 40 sets of snowshoes, a professional full-time staff, plus a lounge, a weekend lounge, a weekend food vendor and trailside snack shop, and ski instructors available to teach lessons to the novice as well as the seasoned skier. The Northfield Mountain trail system is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (not open on Monday and Tuesday). At Northfield you can also rent snowshoes and head out on six miles of scenic trails. For great, local cross country skiing, come to Northfield Mountain--just 2 1/2 miles north of Route 2, on Route 63 in Northfield. The trail fee is just $12.00 a day, and the adult ski equipment rentals are also just $14.00

Directions:
Take Interstate 91 to Exit 27 in Greenfield, MA. Follow Route 2 East to the intersection of Rte. 2 and Rte. 63, take Rte. 63 2.5 miles north. Northfield is on the right.
For Further Information:
Phone: (800) 859-2960
Web site: http://www.firstlightpower.com/northfield/ccski.asp
Postal Mail:
Northfield Mountain
99 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360

Snow Report:
Thank you all for a most enjoyable 2008 - 2009 ski and snowshoe season. We look forward to seeing you this summer on the riverboat, camping, or paddling canoes and kayaks at our Barton Cove facility. The trails and facility are closed until the snow melt and trails firm up enough for hiking (Usually the first week or so in April) Bikes and horses around the middle to end of May. www.firstlightpower.com/northfield