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Tug Hill Tourathon Trails

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Trails: The Tug Hill Tourathon Trails in Winona Forest consist of 50 km (31 miles) of trails the 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 more than 250 inches per year due to the effect of Lake Ontario. The club hosts the Tug Hill Tourathon (12-50 km) in February or early March.
Trail fees: Membership in the WFRA helps fund grooming of the trails
Tel: NYSDEC Watertown office: 315-785-2252
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the WFRA and Oswego Tourism websites
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.
Tourism info: Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber | Oswego County Tourism
Weather report: for Sandy Creek
Location of trails: The Tug Hill Tourathon Trails are located on the Tug Hill Plateau, about 50 miles north of Syracuse. Take Exit 37 off I-81 at Sandy Creek and head east through Lacona, turn left and go about 1 mile north, then turn right on Center Rd (Co Route 13) and continue 5 miles east to the first of the trail's five parking lots.
Map of local region: Tug Hill Tourathon Trails

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