Trails: Kirkwood Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Center offers 80 km (50 miles) of trails groomed for cross-country skiing. The terrain is rated as 20% easy, 60% intermediate and 20% expert. All trails have classic and skating. There are also some backcountry trails in the surrounding Eldorado National Forest. Trail fees: Adults $22, juniors & seniors $15 (winter 2008-9) Tel: 209-258-7248
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on Kirkwood's website Nearest town: Kirkwood, CA Web site:Kirkwood Resort | Eldorado National Forest Trail map: Available at the resort and on their website Equipment rentals: XC skate and classic ski equipment, snowshoes Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Alpine skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, telemarking Facilities: Day lodge, restaurant, bar, ski shop, 3 warming huts Lodging on site:Caples Lake Resort (9 cabins and 6 rooms) and the historic Kirkwood Inn & Saloon are next to the XC center. Lodging nearby: Kirkwood Resort has condos and lodge rooms. The South Lake Tahoe region has many hotels, resorts and other accommodations Tourism info:South Lake Tahoe Chamber Weather forecast:South Lake TahoeLocation of trails: Kirkwood Cross Country Ski Center is about 32 miles south of Lake Tahoe and 240 miles east of San Francisco. From South Lake Tahoe take Highway 89 south to Highway 88, then go 14 miles west on Highway 88 to the center. The Kirkwood Resort access road is about 1 mile east. Check the road conditions at CalTrans before leaving. Map of local region:Kirkwood Cross Country Ski Center
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