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Hildene Estate

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Trails: At the Hildene Estate 11 km (7 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing on the 412-acre historic estate of the son of Abraham Lincoln. There are 4.5 km of trails rated Easiest, 5 km rated More Difficult and 2 km More Difficult.
Trail fees: Adults $12.50, youths $6.50 (winter 2009-10)
Tel: 802-362-1788
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the center's website.
Nearest town: Manchester, VT
Web site: Hildene Ski Touring
Trail map: Available at the center
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment & snowshoes
Ski lessons: Private and group lessons are available by appointment.
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Warming hut, snack bar
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Manchester has several inns, hotels and other accommodations.
Weather forecast: Manchester
Tourism info: Manchester Area Chamber
Location of trails: The Hildene Estate is located at 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester. Take Main St (Route 7A) less than a mile south of Manchester, turn left on W Hildene Road and contine about a mile to the estate.
Map of local region: Manchester

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 3.00  

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Name of XC Area: Hildene Ski Touring
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Dec, 2003
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Fair
Rating: 3 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked: Not enough hills for me. For a full day, you will repeat a lot.
Comments:
Submitted by: John W
from: Orange CT
Date submitted: March 4, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Hildene Ski Touring
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 3 stars
What I liked: Great folks, great warming hut. Really convenient if you are checking out the stores in Manchester
What I disliked: Not a whole lot of acreage. I'm not in shape by any means, and I was able to do two of the three big loops in about an hour. It makes a good morning or afternoon, but I don't know if it would hold attention for a whole day.
Comments: Lots of shopping up the road in Manchester.
Submitted by: Bill
from: Mystic, CT
Date submitted: Jan 26, 2004

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