Trails: 35 km (21 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing (classic and skating). There are also some backcountry trails in the Green Mountain National Forest. Trail fees: Yes Tel: 802-442-2575
Snow report:Vermont XC Ski Conditions Nearest town: Woodford, VT Web site:Prospect Mountain XC Ski Center Trail map: Available at the resort Equipment rentals: Yes Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Snowshoeing Facilities: Waxing room, restaurant, snack bar Lodging on site: Lodging nearby: Bennington has several hotels and other accommodations Location of trails: The ski center is south of Woodford Weather forecast:Bennington Tourism info:Bennington Area Chamber Map of local region:Bedford
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 Area id: VT37 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 Area id: VT37 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