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Sleepy Hollow Inn

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Trails: 40 km (25 miles) of trails are snowcat groomed for cross-country skiing, including a 2 km lighted trail (open 3 nights a week). Races are held Wednesday nights in January and February.
Trail fees: Adults & teens $15 (winter 2005/6)
Tel: 802-434-2283
Snow report: Posted on the Sleepy Hollow website
Nearest town: Richmond, VT
Web site: Sleepy Hollow
Trail map: Available at the center and on their website
Equipment rentals: Ski and snowshoe rentals and demos
Ski lessons: Yes, by appointment and Bill Koch Youth Ski League
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, ice skating
Facilities: Day lodge, warming hut
Lodging on site: Sleepy Hollow Inn has eight rooms and a backcountry cabin
Lodging nearby: Burlington has several choices of accommodation
Location of trails: The center is about 5 miles south of Richmond on Huntingdon Road then west on Sherman Hollow Road for 1.8 miles (see map on Sleepy Hollow site).
Weather forecast: Richmond
Tourism info: Lake Champlain Regional Chamber
Map of local region: Richmond

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Number of ratings: 3
Average rating: 4.67  

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Name of XC Area: Sleepy Hollow Inn
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails: Butternut Cabin
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Excellent grooming. Good variety, mix of woods and views.
What I disliked:
Comments: Definitely the best Nordic area for families in VT. Enman kids were both College All-American nordic competitors and are excellent coaches for kids. Generally, a very friendly vibe.
Submitted by: td
from: Burlington
Date submitted: Feb 4, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Sleepy Hollow Inn
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Mar, 2003
Trails that I skied: Upper and Lower Saddle, Ridge Road, Tina Turner, Potato Farmer
My favorite trails: Eli's Escape, Trois Montagne, Hinesburg Hill
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: the difficulty, varied terrain, and scenery
What I disliked: some were too narrow
Comments: great place, family owned and run, the best nordic skiing experience in Vermont
Submitted by: GM
from: Hinesburg
Date submitted: March 3, 2003

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Name of XC Area: Sleepy Hollow Inn
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Feb, 2003
Trails that I skied: all trails
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: great people, beautiful place
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: hh
from: Hinesburg, VT
Date submitted: Feb 16, 2003

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