Trails: 25 km (15 miles) of groomed and backcountry trails are available for cross-country skiing on the 450-acre property. Trail fees: Adults $8, ages 13-18 $6, ages 6-12 $4 (winter 2002/2003) Tel: 413-339-4265
Snow report:Western Mass XC Ski report Nearest town: West Hawley, MA Web site:Stump Sprouts Trail map: Available at the center and on their website Equipment rentals: Ski & snowshoe Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Skating, snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, restaurant, cafeteria Lodging on site: 7 rooms in 200 year-old lodge Lodging nearby: Several inns and B&Bs are in the northern Berkshires Location of trails: About 6 miles south of Charlemont Tourism info:Berkshires Visitors Bureau Weather report: for Charlemont Map of local region:West Hawley area
Name of XC Area: Stump Sprouts Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2004 Trails that I skied: Roxie's Run, Truck Stop, Easy Slider, Shakey Knees, Lone Boulder My favorite trails: I liked all of them Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: We took a day trip from the CT shoreline (2+ hours) and it was well worth the trip. The center is at the top of a mountain and there was a mix of interesting trails for all levels. What I disliked: The trail from the lodge is fairly steep, and busy with people going up and down. It was a little icy the day we were there and difficult to maneuver. Comments: I loved this place. The trails were well groomed and the scenery is beautiful.
I am a novice skier, but managed to get up Lone Boulder Hill for the 3 State View. It was well worth it! Submitted by: Lauri from: Madison, CT Date submitted: Jan 21, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Stump Sprouts Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2004 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Poor Trail grooming: Fair Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Nice mix of trails of interesting trails which were well laid out but poorly represented on the hand out trail map. What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: from: Date submitted: Jan 19, 2004
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Name of area: Stump Sprouts Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2003 Trails that I skied: Roxiie's Run, Truck Stop, Skakey Knees, Easy Slider, Lone Boulder My favorite trails: Roxie's Run, Skakey Knees Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: narrow, no skating, through the woods, well graded (not too steep) and winding (not straight bowling alleys), well done in general. What I disliked: Not enough back country trails Comments: Run by real old time XC skiers who know how to layout a trail and groom them. Very nice skiing through the forest. Highly recommended. Submitted by: Bruce Wells from: Scarsdale, New York Date submitted: Jan 26, 2003
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