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Viking Nordic Center

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Trails: Viking Nordic Center grooms 30 km (18 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing (skate and classic), and there are also some backcountry trails. There are 6 km of trails that are rated Easiest, 22 km that are More Difficult and 3 km Most Difficult.
Trail fees: Adults (17-60) $20, students (15-17) & seniors $17, juniors (6-14) $12 (winter 2009-10)
Tel: 802-824-3933
Snow report: Trail conditions are reported on the center's website.
Nearest town: Londonderry, VT
Web site: Viking Nordic Center
Trail map: Available at the center
Equipment rentals: Skis, snowshoes & pulks
Ski lessons: Private & group lessons
Other winter activities: Skating, snowshoeing
Facilities: Restaurant, snack bar, warming hut
Lodging on site: Viking Guest House has 4 bedrooms and can only rented in its entirety.
Lodging nearby: Londonderry has a few inns and other accommodations.
Weather forecast: Londonderry
Tourism info: Londonderry Area Chamber | Manchester and the Mountains Chamber
Location of trails: Viking Nordic Center is located at 615 Little Pond Road, Londonderry. From the the bridge in Londonderry, go a mile east on Route 11, turn left at Little Pond Road and continue about 1/2 mile to the center at the top of the hill.
Map of local region: Viking Nordic Center

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.50  

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Name of XC Area: Viking Nordic
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Mar, 2005
Trails that I skied: All
My favorite trails: Viking Run
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Great for beginners or 20 year veterans. Very scenic. They always seem to have more snow than surrounding places. Trail grooming is better than other places.
What I disliked: Minor inconvenience of crossing the road a couple of times.
Comments: Two minutes away from Magic Mountain (alpine skiing) if you want a nordic/alpine weekend.
Submitted by: John W
from: Orange, CT
Date submitted: March 4, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Viking Nordic
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied: beginner trails
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Complete beginners! First day on cross country. Had a great lesson; terrific beginner facility.
What I disliked:
Comments: Not all that easy to find. On the East side of Londonberry.
Submitted by: mts
from: Connecticut
Date submitted: Feb 6, 2005

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