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:
Tuesday March 25, 2008. We are closed for skiing and snowshoeing or the season. Thank you for helping us enjoy a great ski season. Our trails will remain closed for everyone through the end of mud season.(which seems to be slow in arriving this year) Around the middle of April expect the trails to reopen for hiking, with early - mid May opening for horses and mountain bikes. Check back for updates or call ahead for trail updates before visiting us. www.firstlightpower.com/northfield