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Tug Hill Tourathon Trails

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Trails: 50 km (31 miles) of trails in Winona Forest are groomed for cross-country skiing by the Winona Forest Recreation Association, formerly the Tug Hill Ski Club. Tug Hill Plateau has some of the highest snowfalls in the east, averaging 250 inches per year due to the effect of Lake Ontario. The club hosts the Tug Hill Tourathon (25/50 km) in early February.
Trail fees: Membership in the WFRA helps fund the trails
Tel: See the DEC website
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the WFRA website
Nearest town: Sandy Creek, NY
Web site: Winona Forest Recreation Association | Winona State Forest (DEC)
Trail map: Available on the WFRA website and from the tourist bureau
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowmobiling, dogsledding
Facilities: None
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Pulaski and Lacona have a few hotels and B&Bs. See the club's website for links to local accommodations.
Location of trails: Take the Sandy Creek exit off I-81 and head east. Turn left at the T and then turn right on Center Rd and continue 5 miles to any of the five parking lots.
Tourism info: Oswego County Tourism
Weather report: for Sandy Creek
Map of local region: Sandy Creek Area

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