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Trails: Trails groomed for cross-country skiing at two parks in Onondaga County: Beaver Lake Nature Center and Highland Forest. Beaver Lake has 14 km (9 miles) of trails. Highland Forest has 30 km (20 miles) — 3 km rated Easiest, 5 km More Difficult and 22 km Most Difficult, all of which are one-way. Highland also has 20 km of snowshoeing trails, including a section of the North Country/Finger Lakes Trail.
Trail fees: Adults 16 & older $3/day, youths $1 (winter 2009-10)
Tel: Parks office: 315-451-7275, Highland Forest 315-683-5550
Snow report: The latest conditions are reported on the park's website.
Nearest town: Liverpool, NY
Web site: Onondaga County Parks
Trail map: Available on the park's website
Equipment rentals: Xc ski ski equipment & snowshoes are available at Highland Forest only. Beaver Lake has snowshoe rentals.
Ski lessons: Introductory ski lessons are offered at Highland Forest.
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, sleigh rides at Highland Forest.
Facilities: Lodge and snackbar at Highland Forest on weekends. Six warming shelters at Highland.
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Syracuse has several hotels and other accommodations. See the lodging listings on the tourism website.
Tourism info: Syracuse CVB
Weather report: for Fabius
Location of trails: Beaver Lake is located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. Highland Forest is at 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius, about 30 miles southeast of Syracuse. From I-81 (18 miles south of Syracuse) take Exit 14 and go 11 miles east on Route 80 to the park access road on the south side of the highway.
Map of local region: Highland Forest

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