General Information
WINTER WONDERLAND
In the winter, Winding Trails turns into a virtual winter wonderland with activities such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and sledding. We have even given Mother Nature a hand with our snowmaking system that allows us to cover our sledding hill and 2200 feet of our trail system.CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER
Three hundred fifty acres of pristine woodland, lakes and wildlife provide a gorgeous setting for the cross-country ski center. Established in 1975, the facilities have since undergone over thirty years of expansion and improvements. The Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center offers both the beginner and experienced skier a high quality, enjoyable experience. A variety of daily activities provide fun for the whole family. Members are exempt from the trail fees. Rental fees, however, do apply.- Cross Country Skiing . Trails and grooming are the heart of cross-country enjoyment. Winding Trailsf 20 kilometer trail system is groomed daily. Skiers find hours of pleasure traveling through the 350 acres of prime woodland, brooks and spring fed ponds. The wide, double tracked trails on gently rolling terrain provide even the first time skier with a positive and fun experience. The entire Winding Trails cross-country trail system is completely mapped and marked with degrees of difficulty.
- Snowmaking . Mother Nature can be unpredictable with snowfall each winter. Winding Trails reduces that issue with a snowmaking system that allows us to make snow in our ski school area and on a 2200' loop of trail. Winding Trails is the only cross country ski center south of Boston to have snowmaking.
- Rental Center . Winding Trails is an authorized Rossignol Demo Center, complete with all new rental equipment and the latest in Nordic gear. With over 200 sets of rental equipment available (including skating skis), we can accommodate a wide variety of sizes to ensure all members of the family have the opportunity to enjoy the facility. Pulk sleds for towing your infant or toddler are also available for rent.
- Retail Shop . See just how great our skis perform by taking a spin on the snow before you buy. The retail shop is stocked with the latest equipment and accessories including waxes, hats and gloves.
- Ski Lodge . Our lodge welcomes you with a toasty fire offering relaxation and comfort. A snack bar serves light refreshments throughout the day. Indoor and outdoor tables invite you to picnic within the cozy warmth of the lodge or amongst the crisp scent of frosty pines.
- Sledding . Winding Trails provides one of the best sliding and tubing hills in the area. Located along our soccer and softball field this 150 ft hill with a slope of 20 degrees provides thrills and chills. You are welcome to bring your own sled or rent a tube from our rental area
- Ice Skating . Walton Pond is the perfect backdrop for some old fashion pond skating. This pond is equipment for night skating on Fridays and Saturdays along with a cozy warming hut to put your skates on. Additionally, we have our own homemade zamboni and resurface the pond on a regular basis.
Trail System
Trails and grooming are the heart of cross-country enjoyment. Winding Trails 20 kilometer trail system is groomed daily. Skiers will find hours of pleasure traveling through the 350 acres of prime woodland, brooks and spring fed ponds. The wide doubled tracked trails on gently rolling terrain provide even the first time skier with a positive and fun experience. The entire Winding Trails cross-country trail system is completely mapped with signs and degrees of difficulty.
Grooming
Winding Trails has some of the latest cross-country skiing equipment available on the market. Although we do need the help of Mother Nature, we can turn marginal snow conditions into great skiing. Whether it is packing and combing a trail for ski skating or setting tracks for diagonal stride our staff take pride and time in making sure our trail conditions are the best they can possibly be.