Trails: Garnet Hill Lodge grooms 55 km (34 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing, including a 2 km lighted trail for night skiing. Thirteen trails are rated Easiest, 15 More Difficult and 5 Most Difficult. Watch out for Skullbuster Hill. The resort offers guided backcountry tours from Gore Mountain to the lodge and there are plenty of backcountry trails in the adjacent Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area. Trail fees: XC ski pass: adults $17, chidren (5-12) $8; Snowshoeing $10/$8 (winter 2009-10) Tel: Lodge 518-251-2444, 1-800-497-4207; Ski shop 518-251-2150
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the resort's website. Nearest town: North River, NY Web site:Garnet Hill Lodge Trail map: Available at the lodge and on the lodge's website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, snowshoes, pulks Ski lessons: Beginner lessons offered daily, advanced level lessons by appointment, PSIA-certified instructors Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, sliding, telemarking Facilities: Day lodge, ski shop, waxing room, cafeteria, bar, warming huts Lodging on site: 16 rooms in the log lodge, 10 rooms in three other buildings Lodging nearby: North Creek has a few hotels and B&Bs. Tourism info:Gore Mtn Chamber | Warren County Tourism Weather report:North River Location of trails:/a> Garnet Hill Lodge is located on 13th Lake Road in North River, about 35 miles northwest of Glens Falls, NY. Take Exit 23 off I-87 at Warrensburg, head north on Route 9, then take Route 28 north for 21 miles to North River, turn left on 13th Lake Road and go 4 miles west to the resort. Check the road conditions before driving. Map of local region:Garnet Hill Lodge
Name of XC Area: Garnet Hill Lodge Times that I have skied there: I last skied there in: , Trails that I skied: all of them My favorite trails: bobcat Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: You can tell that they do all that they can do to make the trails nice and your stay nicer What I disliked: Nothing Comments: Submitted by: Dave from: Utah, SLC Date submitted: Sept 2, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Garnet Hill Lodge Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Mar, 2005 Trails that I skied: Old Faithful, Blue Jay, Porcupine, Moose Run, Putty Pond My favorite trails: All Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Good Layout, Not too hard or easy, wide, good grooming. Friendly staff at the ski rentals. What I disliked: Nothing to report Comments: A great bargain -- for $99 per person per night for a double, you get a trail pass (worth $15 per day); great dinner ($30-35), and a great country breakfast ($10-$15). Don't pass-up the homemade pie at dinner -- it's world class. Submitted by: JPN from: PA Date submitted: March 11, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Garnet Hill Lodge Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2005 Trails that I skied: the intermediates My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: One long trail is mostly downhill for about 45 minutes, then you can cheat with a van ride back to the top. I did ski back one time and it was quite a bit of work. Very scenic. Trails go right up to the cabins. Good variety for both easy and intermediate. More elevation changes than most other places. What I disliked: Comments: They had snow when Lake George had under an inch. Submitted by: from: Date submitted: March 4, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Garnet Hill Lodge Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: , Trails that I skied: Bewilderness-Sugar House-Bobcat-Wm Blake pond My favorite trails: William Blake Pond Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Most have just the right slope, room to manuever, lots of turns-most with run offs if needed. What I disliked: Only when they don't have enough snow. Otherwise-tops. Comments: Hard to beat the total package, top skiing, nice people, staying at the cozy lodge, good food, ski down-ride back, good back country skiing, good snowshoeing, not having to drive anywhere after a full day outside. Submitted by: JD from: Wallkill, NY Date submitted: Jan 30, 2004
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Name of area: Garnet Hill Lodge Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2002 Trails that I skied: Most all My favorite trails: Joe Pete Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: grooming and scenery What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: PJH from: Date submitted: Nov 16, 2002
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