Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update

The Trails in Willoughby State Forest are in GREAT SHAPE after the last storm! All the trails have been groomed as of 12/29, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain rd. Tracks are set on the Little and Middle loops along with the two roads. There is about a two foot base now. We plan to groom again after New Years day, weather permitting.

SNOW REPORT: Willoughby State Forest Nordic Trails

New now this week: 4”
At the stake: 2’
Conditions: Packed powder where groomed.
PLEASE SKI SAFELY! AND HAVE FUN!

Trail Length Condition Notes
CCC Road 2.75 K open, groomed, track set
Bartlett Mtn Loop 1.5 K open, groomed
Connector 1.0 K open, groomed
Bartlett Mtn Road 2.5 K open, groomed, track set
Small Loop 1.5 K open, groomed, track set
Middle Loop 2.75 K open, groomed, track set
Total 12.0 K

About Willoughby State Forest Trails

The Willoughby trails include 12 kilometers of wide groomed terrain suitable for both skate and classic skiing and are a gateway to other parts of Willoughby State Forest. Other uses (snowshoeing, walking, crampons, etc.) should avoid the groomed lanes and keep to one side (please). Leashed dogs (per Westmore Ordinance) are permitted; visitors are expected to clean up after their dogs on the groomed trails and in the parking area.

Trails are groomed 2-3 days per week, weather permitting. Trail use is by donation (suggested $5/person) and helps defray maintenance and grooming expenses. Thank you.

NorthWoods Trails Update

NorthWoods trails are looking a lot better after this last storm. Trails were groomed 12/26 and are ready to go. We finally have enough snow to have a nice base and the cold weather has hardened all the wet and soft areas.

We endeavor to groom trails 2-3 times a week, weather permitting. Trail use is by donation (suggested $5/person) and defrays the expense of maintenance and grooming. Maps, rentals, and information are available at our Lodge.

SNOW REPORT: NorthWoods Trails

New snow this week: 4″
At the Stake: 12″
Trails groomed: 8 kilometers
Conditions: generally loose granular, packed powder where groomed (temp dependent)

PLEASE NOTE: NorthWoods trails  may have “early season conditions”, meaning there may be hazards on or adjacent to the trails, including thin cover, some wet crossings and shallow-depth rocks, stumps and branches.  Please use caution!

NorthWoods Nordic Trails

Trail Length Condition Notes
Leadership Trail 2.5 K open, groomed some thin cover, wet hazards between junctions 6-8
Tamarack Island 1.5 K open, groomed
Up and Away 0.5 K open, groomed
Meadow Loop 1.0 K open, groomed
Lower Clyde 1.5 K open, backcountry
Shed Trail 0.25 K open, groomed
Pond Loop 0.25 K open, groomed
Tripp Hill Connector 1.5 K open, groomed
Above and Beyond 1.0 K open, groomed
Echo Lake Trail 1.5 K open, groomed
Olympic 0.5 K open, not groomed  down tree
Total 12.0 K

North Woods Backcountry & Snowshoe Trails

Trail Length Condition Notes
Lang Brook Trail 1.0 K open, packed all trails are open but not groomed; use discretion
Gardner Path 0.75 K open
Lower Clyde 1.5 K open
Echo Lake Shore Trail 0.5 K open
Total 8.0 K

About NorthWoods Stewardship Center Nordic Trails

Ten Mile Square Road, East Charleston, Vt

We are open for skiing and snowshoeing during business hours, Monday-Friday, and offer a variety of terrain and trails. Staff is on-hand to provide rentals, answer questions, distribute maps and lead guided programs (see our website for a complete list of winter activities). Maps
and information are available at the Lodge and at selected trail locations. Trail donations are collected on the honor system and help pay for grooming and trail maintenance expenses. For after hours and weekend use, check-in at our back entry and outdoor info kiosk.

NorthWoods Business Hours: Mon – Fri 8am- 4:30pm
Trail use: $5/person/day (suggested donation)
Ski Rentals: $10/day (nnn bindings and boots)
Snowshoe Rentals: $5/day
Weekend and after hours Rentals are by appointment
Maps and Sign-in at our outdoor kiosk.

We are dog-friendly! (Please clean up after your pet)