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Black River Environmental Improvement Association

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Trails: Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BRIEA) grooms about 50 km (30 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing in three separate trail systems: Egypt Road, Skyfields on Jackson Hill and the Black River Canal. Egypt Road has mainly intermediate trails with a few for beginners. Jackson Hill is mostly advanced and intermediate. The canal towpath is fairly flat and runs 13 km (7 miles) south to Pixley Falls State Park.
Trail fees: No charge (winter 2007/8)
Tel: 315-942-2299
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the BREIA website
Nearest town: Boonville and Alder Creek, NY
Web site: Black River Environmental Improvement Association
Trail map: Available on the organization's website
Equipment rentals:
Ski lessons:
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Warming huts at Egypt Road and the north end of the Black River Canal
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Utica has a few hotels and B&Bs
Location of trails: The trails are about 30 miles north of Utica, NY and a few miles south of Boonville. Egypt Road is east of Alder Creek.
Tourism info: Oneida County CVB
Weather report: for Boonville
Map of local region: Egypt Road, Alder Creek

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