Trails: Howelsen Hill Nordic Center grooms 21 km (13 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing. The center is owned by the city of Steamboat Springs and operated with the assistance of the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council. The majority of the trails are rated intermediate but there are also some easy and some challenging trails. Howlsen Hill is the oldest ski area still in use in Colorado. Trail fees: $8 (winter 2008-9) Tel: 970-879-4300
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the SSNC website. Nearest town: Steamboat Springs, CO Web site:City of Steamboat Springs | Steamboat Springs Nordic Council Trail map: Available at the center and on the city's website Equipment rentals: Available at the Ski Haus in town on the corner of Highway 40 and Pine Grove Road. Ski lessons: No Other winter activities: Alpine skiing, ski jumping, ice skating, snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar, warming yurt Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Steamboat Springs has many inns, hotels and other accommodations. Tourism info:Steamboat Chamber Weather forecast:Steamboat Springs Location of trails: Howlsen Hill is on the west side of the town of Steamboat Springs. Go two blocks west on 5th Street to Howelsen Parkway, turn right on Howelsen, then take the the next left to get to the trailhead yurt, or continue to the lodge. Map of local region:Howlsen Hill, Steamboat Springs
Name of XC Area: Howelsen Hill Nordic Center Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Dec, 2003 Trails that I skied: all My favorite trails: bluffs loop, hakan spar...... Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Fair Rating: 2 stars What I liked: great scenery and nice views of Mt. Werner and Storm Peak....a lot of challenging terrain..free access What I disliked: Comments: Howelsen Ski Hill is right there...ice rink, Steamboat Ski area is 3 miles away.......awesome Submitted by: uncle butter from: Hawaii Date submitted: Dec 30, 2003
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