Trails: Herrington Manor State Park's 10 km (6 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. They range in difficulty from easy to intermediate. A 5-mile trail links to Swallow Falls State Park.
Backbone Ski Farm, several miles southeast of the park, also grooms a few trails when conditions permit. The farm is open weekends and possibly during the week, call to confirm.
Trail fees: Park entry $3/vehicle on weekends and holidays, Backbone Ski Farm $6/person (winter 2009-10) Tel: Park office 301-334-9180 , Backbone Ski Farm 301-334-5633 Snow report: Trail status is reported on the park's website and the farm's website. Nearest town: Oakland, MD Web site:Herrington Manor State Park | Backbone Ski Farm Trail map: Available at the park and on the park's website Equipment rentals: Parks has XC ski equipment, snowshoes and sleds, call ahead. Backbone Farm has some also, call to reserve. Ski lessons: Available at Backbone Ski Farm< Other winter activities: Snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar Lodging on site: There are 20 log cabins are for rent in the park. Lodging nearby: Oakland and Deep Creek Lake areas have a few B&Bs and other accommodations. Weather forecast:Oakland Tourism info:Garrett County Chamber Location of trails: Herrington Manor State Park is about 5 miles north of Oakland on Harrington Manor Road. Backbone Farm is several miles southeast of Oakland. Take Highway 219 south for 4 miles, turn left on Paul Friend Road, go 1 mile to Pleasant Valley Road, follow it 1 mile south to Lynndale Road, go 0.4 miles east to the farm's access road. Map of local region:Herrington Manor State Park | Backbone Ski Farm
Name of XC Area: Herrington Manor State Park Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Feb, 2004 Trails that I skied: Red, Green and Blue Trails, Swallow Falls Trail My favorite trails: Red Trail Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 3.5 stars What I liked: Several loops make it possible to select as short or as long a trek as most people would enjoy. This is a good place to bring beginning skiers. What I disliked: Although usually well-marked, the trails are lacking signs at the first junctions from the parking lot. Comments: Even on a holiday weekend the trails were not crowded, although visitors seeking to rent skis are advised to show up early in the day. Submitted by: DB from: Charleston, WV Date submitted: Feb 17, 2004
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