Trails: 20 km (12 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing at this non-profit recreation center. A Wednesday night ski race & fitness training series is offered. Trail fees: Adults & teens $7 weekdays/$10 weekends, children (6-12) & seniors $5/$7 (winter 2003-4) Tel: 860-678-9582
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the center's website Nearest town: Farmington, CT Web site:Winding Trails Trail map: Available at the center and on their website Equipment rentals: Yes Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Skating, sliding Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, snack bar, retail ski shop Lodging on site: No Lodging nearby: Farmington and Hartford have several hotels, motels and other accommodations Location of trails: Take Exit 39 off I-84 then head west on Route 4, turn right at Devonwood and follow signs. Tourism info:Farmington Valley Visitors Assoc Weather report: for Farmington Map of local region:Farmington area
Name of XC Area: Winding Trails Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Feb, 2005 Trails that I skied: Nature's Trail, Field Crossing, Scout Trail, Main street, Power Line, Little Brook, Martin's Way, Great Scott, Phantom Trail, Edge Trail, Winding Hills, Pine Needle, Pine Grove, Pine Hollow, Big Rock, Roosen's Run, Ironwood, Canal Trail, Shea Schuss, and Pond Trail. My favorite trails: Roosen's Run, Great Scott, Little Brook, and Scout Trail. Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: There was something for every ability, the scenery was beautiful, and there were many different trails to choose from. The equiptment was also good. The trails were really fun to ski on. The staff was friendly and helpful. The lessons are well taught and helpful. What I disliked: I think that it is all good. Comments: Some of the trails (mostly the ones that were marked the most challenging) had very steep, curvy hills, and there were also parts of some of the intermediate trails that were difficult. The easier trails were great for beginners. Submitted by: TM from: Date submitted: Feb 25, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Winding Trails Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Feb, 2005 Trails that I skied: Main Street Chapel Hill My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Scenery was nice. Width of trails great. Well maintained. What I disliked: Comments: No complaints. Nice area. Submitted by: from: Sharon Date submitted: Feb 8, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Winding Trails Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: Dunning, Great Scott, Pond, Oak Hill, Chapel Hill, Ridge, Big Rock, Scout, Canal My favorite trails: Pond, Oak Hill, Scott Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Variety, scenery, snow conditions What I disliked: No real long hills Comments: Great rental facility, retail ski shop, dining area Submitted by: Tom from: Oakdale, CT Date submitted: Feb 22, 2003
Name of XC Area: Winding Trails Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: Mama's Butt My favorite trails: Mama's Butt Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: from: Date submitted: Feb 13, 2003
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Name of area: Winding Trails Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2003 Trails that I skied: Dunning Trail, Forest Hills, Raccoon Road My favorite trails: Dunning Trail, Raccoon Road Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Scenery, helpfulness of people who worked there, trail layouts What I disliked: On some trails some houses could be seen through the trees Comments: Submitted by: CK from: Norwich CT Date submitted: Jan 20, 2003
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