Trails: Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center offers 35 km (21 miles) of trails that are groomed for cross-country skiing (classic and skating). There are several trails of each level of ability Easiest, Intermediate and Expert. The Expert trails crisscross the slopes of a former downhill ski area. There are also some backcountry trails in the Green Mountain National Forest. The base elevation of 2,250 feet at the center ensures better snowcover than the surrounding lower lying areas. A Moonlight Dinner and Ski Tour are scheduled monthly. Trail fees: Adult $20, child $16 (winter (2009-10) Tel: 802-442-2575
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the center's website. Nearest town: Woodford, VT Web site:Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center Trail map: Available at the center and on the center's website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, snowshoes, pulks Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, restaurant, full-service ski shop Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Bennington has several hotels and other accommodations. Weather forecast:Bennington Tourism info:Bennington Area Chamber Location of trails: Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center is is located on Route 9 in Woodford, 7 miles east of Bennington. From the east, take Exit 2 off the I-91 in Brattleboro, head west on Route 9 through Wilmington for about 14 miles to the west side of Woodford. At a large bend in the highway Prospect Mountain is on the south side of the road. Map of local region:Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center
Name of XC Area: Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Oct, 2005 Trails that I skied: Woodpecker, EZway, Troll Road, Hobbit Hollow, Danish Delight My favorite trails: all Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Excellent grooming. What I disliked: Comments: More snow than you would believe! Definitely worth the 4 hour drive from my house. Great early and late season skiing when everyone else here in northern Vermont is closed. Submitted by: LL from: Burlington, Vermont Date submitted: Dec 28, 2005
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Name of area: Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Apr, 2002 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: What I disliked: Comments: Great trails, friendly people, wonderful scenery and they have snow when others do not. Submitted by: ML from: Date submitted: Oct 17, 2002
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Name of XC Area: Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center Name of XC Area: Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there: Jan, 2002 Trails that I skied: all My favorite trails: Chickadee, Shortshot, Boomerang, Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The trails are wider than most areas, making skating super-easy.....skaters can even pass each other on most trails. Most of the time there are classic tracks on both sides of the trails as well What I disliked: Comments: Best Hot Chocolate and Soup in Bread Bowls and Chicken Sandwhiches!
They have snow even when Bennington...only 8 miles down hill has green grass
Submitted by: wc from: Bennington
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Name of XC Area: Prospect Mountain Cross Country Ski Center Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Mar, 2001 Trails that I skied: whistlepig, catamount, workout, chicadee, beaver pond, dukes loop, this way, etc... My favorite trails: love the catamount and whistlepig trails, chicadee is TONS of fun too! Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars Likes and dislikes: ALWAYS great snow! even when others dont have it -even north of here!!! have even taken the 3hr drive (each way) for day trips! good food in lodge Comments: Submitted by: karen vdh from: nyack, ny Date submitted: March 10, 2001
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