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Fahnestock Winter Park

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Trails: Fahnestock Winter Park grooms 15 km (9 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing, including some for skating technique. Seven trails are rated Easiest, six are More Difficult, and five are Most Difficult. The park is situated at around the 1,000-foot elevation so receives more snow than other low-lying areas in southern New York. One snowshoeing trail follows the Appalachian Trail for a short distance. There are two trail networks in the park, one on the north side of Route 301, the other on the south side.
Trail fees: Adults $9, juniors $6 (winter 2009-10)
Tel: Ski center 845-225-3998
Snow report: Conditions are reported on the FWP website.
Nearest town: Carmel, NY
Web site: NY State Parks | Fahnestock Winter Park
Trail map: Available at the park and on the Winter Park's website
Equipment rentals: Yes, call ahead
Ski lessons: Private and group lessons by appointment
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, hiking, snow tubing
Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Carmel, Fishkill & Peekskill have a few hotels and other accommodations. The park is just 1 hour north of the New York City region.
Tourism info: Putnam VB
Weather report: Carmel
Location of trails: Fahnestock Winter Park is located at Clarence Fahnestock State Park, about 60 miles north of NYC. Take the Cold Spring exit off the Taconic State Parkway, then go 1/4 mile west on Route 301. Cold Spring is accessible by Metro North trains from NYC, but it is then necessary to take a taxi 9 miles east to the ski center.
Map of local region: Fahnestock Winter Park

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Number of ratings: 6
Average rating: 4.42  

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Name of XC Area: Fahnestock Winter Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied: Pasture Loop
My favorite trails: all good depending on ability
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Paul Kuzia and his crew are doing a great job running the facility.
What I disliked:
Comments:
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from: nyc
Date submitted: March 8, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Fahnestock Winter Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: Nearly all
My favorite trails: Red Tail Glide, Campground Loop, Ridge trail
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Scenery and work vs. fun ratio
What I disliked:
Comments: When they have snow, you can't beat it!
Submitted by: Nick
from: Brooklyn, NY
Date submitted: Feb 12, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Fahnestock Winter Park
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: All of them
My favorite trails: All of them
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Get out on the trails or the lake and it's really quite beautiful. This is a real live touring center, like Stowe or Lake Placid. It's not as big and doesn't get as much snow but it's 22 miles away from my suburban Westchester home in Briarcliff. It's just a really well run facility!
What I disliked: The ground is covered with snow and you're asking me to complain?
Comments: Watch out for many speed traps on the Taconic parkway
Submitted by: Lucien Orza
from: Briarcliff NY
Date submitted: Feb 10, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Fahnestock Winter Park
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2002
Trails that I skied: We skied all of the trails
My favorite trails: I do not remember the names, but I thought they were all very good
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The trails are well groomed, scenery is very nice. Fahnstock is a hidden jewel. It is not very crowded because not very many people know about this ski area. The best part is that it is only about a half hour up the Taconic parkway.
What I disliked: nothing
Comments: The only negative comment that I have is that the restaurant area is quite small.
Submitted by: Bob Plesnitzer
from: Port Jefferson, New York
Date submitted: Dec 8, 2003

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Name of XC Area: Fahnestock Winter Park
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Mar, 2002
Trails that I skied: most
My favorite trails: forget the name - alongside the lake
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: proximity to NYC - feels much further than an hour away!
What I disliked: the trails a great. just wish they had a cozier lodge.
Comments: Contrary to info above they DO HAVE equipment rental.
Submitted by: Katherine K.
from: New York
Date submitted: Nov 7, 2003

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Name of area: Fahnestock Winter Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec,
Trails that I skied: all of them
My favorite trails: all are great
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: varied trails in woods and on the lake
What I disliked: possibly not enough flats in the woods
Comments: Fahnstock I believe is the closest grromed trails to New York City.
That makes it a gem!
Support it when there's snow fall so we have it as a maintaned cross country ski area for years to come.
Submitted by: CJ
from: Astoria, N.Y.
Date submitted: Dec 31, 2002

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