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Wellesley Island State Park

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Trails: 10 km of ungroomed trails are available for cross-country skiing on an island in the St Lawrence River.
Trail fees: Park entry fee
Tel: 315-482-2479
Snow report:
Nearest town: Fineview, NY
Web site: NY State Parks
Trail map: Available at the park
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Fishing, snowshoeing
Facilities: Day lodge
Lodging on site: 10 cabins can be rented in the park
Lodging nearby: A few hotels and B&Bs are in the region
Location of trails: The park is on an island in the middle of the St Lawrence River. Take Exit 51 off I-81 then cross the bridge to the island.
Tourism info: St Lawrence Chamber
Weather report: for Fineview
Map of local region: Fineview Area

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Number of ratings: 3
Average rating: 4.67  

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Name of XC Area: Wellesley Island State Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied: ORANGE, RED, YELLOW, BLUE
My favorite trails: RED
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Excellent grooming, trail conditions and marking, staff assistance
What I disliked: need more snow!
Comments: Can't beat the nature center for wholesome family fun. If you don't want to ski you can always try their snowshoes.
Submitted by: dd
from: Rochester
Date submitted: March 7, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Wellesley Island State Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: red, blue, orange, yellow
My favorite trails: red, orange
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: excellent grooming, vistas, wildlife sighting, staff at nature center
What I disliked: nothing
Comments: state park has 10 cottages and 10 cabins available for rent year around.
Submitted by: ay
from: liverpool NY
Date submitted: Aug 14, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Wellesley Island State Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2003
Trails that I skied: red, orange, yellow and blue
My favorite trails: Red and orange
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: convenience, great facilities and staff
What I disliked: not enough time to spend there!
Comments: staying overnight in the park was great. They have rustic cabins and full service cottages.
Submitted by: BK
from: Syracuse
Date submitted: April 16, 2003

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