Wondering where to go cross-country skiing in New York and New Jersey? When the snow falls, head to these parks and trails for your XC ski adventure.
We've rounded up the best spots in the greater New York metropolitan area to test your cross-country skiing skills. Most trails are ungroomed; parks that groom trails and have equipment rentals are noted. Find more places to cross-country ski using our hike and park finder map. Before you leave for the trailhead, be sure to check that the park is not closed due to severe inclement weather.
Cross-Country Skiing in New York
Rockland Lake State Park (Rockland County)
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (Westchester County)
Fahnestock State Park (Putnam County; groomed trails, fee, rentals)
Mohonk Preserve (Ulster County; groomed trails, fee)
Minnewaska State Park Preserve (Ulster County; groomed trails, fee)
Cross-Country Skiing in New Jersey
Palisades Interstate Park (Bergen County)
Wawayanda State Park (Passaic County)
South Mountain Reservation (Essex County)
Lewis Morris County Park [Jockey Hollow] (Morris County)
High Point State Park (Sussex County; groomed trails, fee, rentals)
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No rentals at Minnewaska or Mononk Preserve