Trails: Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area offers 35 km (21 miles) of trails that are groomed for cross-country skiing, including 20 km of skating trails. Approximately half the trails are rated Easiest, A 4 km trail is lighted for night skiing on certain nights. There are also 15 km of backcountry ski and snowshoe trails. Moonlight ski and snowshoe tours are scheduled monthly. Trail fees: XC skiing Adults $17, teens $13, children (7-12) $7; Snowshoeing $7 (winter 2009-10) Tel: 518-283-3652
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the center's website Nearest town: East Poestenkill, NY Web site:Pineridge XC Trail map: Available at the center and on the center's website Equipment rentals: Full-service retail shop has ski equipment and snowshoes Ski lessons: PSIA-certified instructors Other winter activities: Snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, cafeteria, ski shop Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Albany/Troy region has many inns, hotels and B&Bs. Tourism info:Rensselaer County | Capital-Saratoga Tourism Weather report:Poestenkill Location of trails: Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area is located at 1463 Plank Road, Petersburgh, about 16 miles east of Troy. From Exit 8 of I-90, take Route 43 east through West Sand Lake, turn left on Route 351, continue north to Poestenkill, then go 6 miles east of Postenkill on County Road 40 (Plank Road) to Pineridge. Map of local region:Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area
Name of XC Area: Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: all of North Trail incl chili slide,Sue's, Escape, East Flat, Stagecoach My favorite trails: sue's, escape and north trail Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: scenery. challenge of varied terrain, the quiet What I disliked: no dislikes Comments: IT IS ALWAYS A GREAT TIME SKIING AND I LEAVE
REJUVENATED! Submitted by: K.S. from: EAST POESTENKILL Date submitted: Feb 16, 2003
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