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Ratings of Cross Country Ski Areas in Massachusetts
Ratings are submitted by skiers who have visited the areas listed in Cross Country Ski Areas in Massachusetts.
Number of ratings for this region: 34
The latest 20 ratings are listed below
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Name of XC Area: Brookfield Orchards
Area number: MA11
Times that I have skied there:
I last skied there in: ,
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Rating: na
What I liked: This trail is open. Free skiing through their orchards. January 2006
What I disliked:
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Date submitted: Jan 5, 2006
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Name of XC Area: Maple Corner Farm
Area number: MA10
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied: All
My favorite trails: Around the perimeter of property
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The area has a wide variety of trails from open fields to dense woods, flat to hilly.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: Not easy to find, but worth the trip. Nice barn with rentals, food and fireplace to dry off near.
Submitted by: JB
from: Watertown, CT
Date submitted: Dec 22, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Northfield Mountain
Area number: MA4
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2005
Trails that I skied: Most trails
My favorite trails: Sidewinder, upper Hill and Dale
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Excellent trail layout, nice grooming, great down hills, no crowds
What I disliked: lots of up hill!
Comments: I talked with the folks in the rental shop, they are opening up a yurt for a new and cozy warming space.
Submitted by: bjg
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Date submitted: Dec 11, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Great Brook Farm State Park
Area number: MA12
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied: Litchfield, Cow Path, East Farm, Woodchuck, Chicken
My favorite trails: Chicken, Woodchuck
Trail marking: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Nice farm setting
What I disliked: Pretty easy, would like some more challenging trails
Comments: easy to get to, great Ice Cream in the summertime!
Submitted by: PM
from: northern Mass
Date submitted: March 14, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Bucksteep Manor
Area number: MA7
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Poor
Trail grooming: Poor
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: Some were scenic and nicely wooded.
What I disliked: Trails not wide enough and they were tracked on steep up hills and down hills making it difficult to get an edge or snow plow. The track setter could not be pulled up so tracks also set during grooming.
Comments: the snack area was great and the food also. The tavern also was very nice. If they just did a better job on the trails it would be a great place.
Submitted by: JET
from: Southington, CT
Date submitted: March 4, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Northfield Mountain
Area number: MA4
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: all theintermediates, some of the easy
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Interesting intermediate trails (slight curves on downhills). Good trail width.
What I disliked: Some in my party thought there were too many hills. Just remember that "mountain" is in the title.
Comments: Very good equipment at ski shop (others in my party rented.) Bring your own lunch since food wagon is not always there.
Submitted by: John W
from: Orange CT
Date submitted: March 4, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Maple Corner Farm
Area number: MA10
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 3 stars
What I liked: nice little area- not a large trail system but well maintained. A few steep pitches- ledges trail. Trails went through open field areas, pines and decidious areas. Center was spacious and warm. has full snack shop.
What I disliked: nothing
Comments: unspoiled area -worth a trip
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Date submitted: Feb 7, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Northfield Mountain
Area number: MA4
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2004
Trails that I skied: have tried most of the trails
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked: Beginners should know that this ski center is very hilly. You're either going UP or DOWN - very little flat terrain for beginners.
Basically, a good afternoon at Northfield means a long climb UP followed by a very pleasant, long glide DOWN.
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Date submitted: Jan 23, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Hickory Hill
Area number: MA6
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2003
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Fair
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: Good place for exercise. Some of the scenery is nice
What I disliked: Wish trails were better marked
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from: Agawam, Mass
Date submitted: Dec 23, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Bucksteep Manor
Area number: MA7
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied: 0, 2, 4
My favorite trails: 4
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: The scenery is wonderful. The trails take you through the beautiful forests of the berkshires. Bucksteep also has wonderful lodging and I highly recommend this ski area.
What I disliked: Not much
Comments: Bucksteep has lodging and rental facilities. This is a great resort and I highly recommend this ski area to anyone who wants a weekend getaway in the berkshires.
Submitted by: S.T.W.
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Date submitted: Aug 17, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Blue Hills Reservation
Area number: MA15
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Mar, 2004
Trails that I skied: blue hills/canton trails
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: scenery, wide open, not crowded. close to the city, easy access.
What I disliked: n/a
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from: Milton
Date submitted: March 18, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Notchview Reservation
Area number: MA2
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: Circuit, Ant Hill, Whitestone
My favorite trails: All
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Trails were a nice mix of open and wooded with some great scenery. No congestion on trails. Everything well marked.
What I disliked: Nothing
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Submitted by: RC
from: MA
Date submitted: Feb 17, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Brookfield Orchards
Area number: MA11
Times that I have skied there:
I last skied there in: ,
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Rating: na
What I liked: this trail is closed--per the owner
What I disliked:
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Date submitted: Jan 29, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Stump Sprouts
Area number: MA3
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied: Roxie's Run, Truck Stop, Easy Slider, Shakey Knees, Lone Boulder
My favorite trails: I liked all of them
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: We took a day trip from the CT shoreline (2+ hours) and it was well worth the trip. The center is at the top of a mountain and there was a mix of interesting trails for all levels.
What I disliked: The trail from the lodge is fairly steep, and busy with people going up and down. It was a little icy the day we were there and difficult to maneuver.
Comments: I loved this place. The trails were well groomed and the scenery is beautiful.
I am a novice skier, but managed to get up Lone Boulder Hill for the 3 State View. It was well worth it!
Submitted by: Lauri
from: Madison, CT
Date submitted: Jan 21, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Stump Sprouts
Area number: MA3
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Poor
Trail grooming: Fair
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Nice mix of trails of interesting trails which were well laid out but poorly represented on the hand out trail map.
What I disliked:
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Date submitted: Jan 19, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Weston Ski Track
Area number: MA14
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied: all
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: snowmaking / location
What I disliked: close to interstate
Comments:
Submitted by: mj
from: boston
Date submitted: Jan 7, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Great Brook Farm State Park
Area number: MA12
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: ,
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked:
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Date submitted: Oct 12, 2003
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Name of XC Area: Weston Ski Track
Area number: MA14
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2003
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked:
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Date submitted: March 5, 2003
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Name of XC Area: Great Brook Farm State Park
Area number: MA12
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Feb, 2003
Trails that I skied: Lantern Loop, Chicken, Woodchuck, Pine-Point, High Medow, Hillslide, Cornfield
My favorite trails: Woodchuck and Chicken (both black dimonds)
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Scenery, and even if it is EXTREMELY crowded, you go out into the trails and you're COMPLETELY alone.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: The local store "Daisy's" has GREAT sandwiches
Submitted by: ARH
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Date submitted: March 5, 2003
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Name of XC Area: Great Brook Farm State Park
Area number: MA12
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Mar, 2003
Trails that I skied: All
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: The scenery was beautiful, and the trails relatively uncrowded.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: Great Brook has an amazingly friendly staff and the atmosphere follows suit.
Submitted by: Brie
from: Rhode Island
Date submitted: March 4, 2003
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