Hope Valley Cross
Country Ski Center
14255 Hwy 88
Hope Valley, California
530-694-2203
800-423-9949
This
resort is located 30 minutes south of South Lake Tahoe. You can rent cross-country skis at the at the ski center
which is located at the dog-friendly Sorensen's Resort. After renting the skis, you can either take your dog on
some advanced uphill trails next to the rental center or drive about a mile down the road for some easier trails.
The trails are located in the Toiyabe National Forest and are not groomed. The Burnside Lake Trail is a flat, 14
mile cross-country loop trail around the lake. A smaller loop, about 4-5 miles, can be found at the Sawmill
Trail. The rental center will be able to provide directions and/or maps.
Taylor Creek/Fallen
Leaf-XCountry Ski
off Highway 89
South Lake Tahoe, California
The Taylor Creek/Fallen Leaf area
provides the newcomer to cross-country skiing an opportunity to enjoy winter adventure. Developed for the
beginner, this well marked series of trails allows skiers to explore an area of forest with the knowledge that
other people are near and there is no avalanche danger. The terrain is mostly flat and provides an excellent day
tour for the whole family. The developed trails cover a large area and although heavily used, are not congested.
The loop trail traverses through open meadows and aspen groves.
Page Meadow-XCountry
Ski & Snowshoeing
off Highway 89
Tahoe City, California
Try this pleasant ski or snowshoeing trip
through a meadow surrounded by a scenic forest.
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
Country Club
Drive
Tahoe City, California
530-583-5475
This ski resort offers two groomed dog trails for
people who want to cross country ski with their pooch. While dogs must be leashed at the trailhead and the
parking lot, they can be off-leash under direct voice control on the trails. They welcome dogs on about 5 miles
of groomed trails, including beginner and intermediate terrain. The dog-friendly trails are the BlueTrail and the
Special Green Trail. They do not allow skijoring on either trail. The dog trails are open on Monday through
Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, and on weekends and holidays from 3pm to 5pm. Dog passes are $3.00 per dog per day
with a two dog per party maximum. Complimentary poop bags are provided.
Aspen Cross Country Center
39551 West Highway 82
Aspen, Colorado 81611
970-925-2145
This rental center allows dogs on the trail that goes around the golf course. It is 1.5 miles long and is usually groomed once a day in the morning. Dogs need to be on leash or under direct voice control. Please clean up after your pet.
Galena Lodge
HC 64 PO Box 8326
Ketchum, Idaho
208-726-4010
This lodge is the base camp for the North Valley Trail System. There are several cross country ski trails and snowshoe trails that allow dogs. Dogs can be off-leash on the trails but need to be under direct voice control. There is a $2 per day dog trail fee. Dogs are not allowed in the lodge. They are located about 3.5 hours from Boise.
Snowflake Nordic Ski Center
4348 Rice Lake Road
Duluth, Minnesota 55811
218-726-1550
Dogs are only allowed on the trails if you have purchased a season membership pass. This center offers over 15km of groomed trails. Dogs can be off-leash but need to be under voice control and well-behaved. Please pick up after your pet.
Bear Notch Ski Touring Center
Route 302
Bartlett, New Hampshire
603-374-2277
This dog-friendly rental center allows dogs on most of their cross-country ski trails. They have 40 to 65 kilometers of groomed trails. Dogs can be off-leash but need to be under voice control. You need to carry a leash with you just in case. The center rents skis, snowshoes and sleds.
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
705 Route 16
Gorham, New Hampshire 03581
603-466-2333
This rental center allows dogs on one of their trails. The Dog Loop is about 5km. When they have enough snow, it is used as a cross-country ski trail. When there is not enough snow it is used as a snowshoe trail. Dogs need to be leashed when the trail is open for cross-country skiing but can be off-leash under voice control when the trail is being used for snowshoeing. The center rents both skis and snowshoes.
Mt Washington Valley Ski Area
279 H 16-302
Intervale, New Hampshire 03845
603-356-9920
This year round recreational mountain offers a variety of activities and numerous trails of varying difficulty. In winter, dogs are allowed on the trails in Whitaker Woods in the Village of North Conway only. Dogs must be under owners control/care, leashed, and cleaned up after at all times.
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