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Northfield Mountain
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Trails: 40 km (25 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing (classic and skating). Open Wednesday to Sunday
Trail fees: Adult $12, junior (ages 8-14) $5 (winter 2002/2003)
Tel: 413-659-3714, 1-800-859-2960
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the Northfield Mountain website and on the toll-free phone
Nearest town: Northfield, MA
Web site: Northfield Mountain
Trail map:
Equipment rentals: Ski & snowshoe equipment, pulks
Ski lessons: Yes (call ahead for weekday lessons)
Other winter activities: Sliding, snowshoeing on 6 miles of trails
Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, snack bar (on weekends), warming hut
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: A few B&Bs and inns are in the Northfield region
Location of trails: A few miles north of Route 2 on Route 63 in Northfield.
Tourism info: Northfield Chamber | Mohawk Trail
Weather forecast: Northfield
Map of local region:Northfield area
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Number of ratings: 4
Average rating: 4.38 
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Name of XC Area: Northfield Mountain
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2005
Trails that I skied: Most trails
My favorite trails: Sidewinder, upper Hill and Dale
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Excellent trail layout, nice grooming, great down hills, no crowds
What I disliked: lots of up hill!
Comments: I talked with the folks in the rental shop, they are opening up a yurt for a new and cozy warming space.
Submitted by: bjg
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Date submitted: Dec 11, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Northfield Mountain
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: all theintermediates, some of the easy
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Interesting intermediate trails (slight curves on downhills). Good trail width.
What I disliked: Some in my party thought there were too many hills. Just remember that "mountain" is in the title.
Comments: Very good equipment at ski shop (others in my party rented.) Bring your own lunch since food wagon is not always there.
Submitted by: John W
from: Orange CT
Date submitted: March 4, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Northfield Mountain
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2004
Trails that I skied: have tried most of the trails
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked: Beginners should know that this ski center is very hilly. You're either going UP or DOWN - very little flat terrain for beginners.
Basically, a good afternoon at Northfield means a long climb UP followed by a very pleasant, long glide DOWN.
Comments:
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Date submitted: Jan 23, 2005
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Name of area: Northfield Mountain
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Dec, 2002
Trails that I skied: Many close in trails
My favorite trails: All were nice.
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Well laid out.
What I disliked: Can hear road from some trails.
Comments: Excellent grooming, but limited food service.
Submitted by: rus
from: CT
Date submitted: Jan 14, 2003
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