Experience the Quiet Side of Snowmass This Winter
Looking for a fresh perspective on winter activities in Snowmass? Cross country skiing offers a wonderful alternative to another day on the slopes when you’re ready to mix things up and take a break from the lifts. It is easily one of the best ways to explore local terrain and take in the stunning mountain scenery. Whether you want an intense workout or a quiet escape, Snowmass cross country skiing delivers an unforgettable winter adventure for the whole family.
And, with more than 90 kilometers of cross country ski and snowshoe trails around Snowmass, Aspen and Basalt, the Roaring Fork Valley truly offers some of the best cross country skiing in the nation. Best of all: It’s FREE!
Aspen Snowmass Cross Country Ski Trails
With this much trail, the variety of terrain is extensive, offering options for everyone from first-time skiers to seasoned experts. Not quite ready for cross country skiing, but still want to get out there and explore? Many of these trails allow snowshoeing as well!
Below is a breakdown of the trails available right here in Snowmass. Details on the area’s complete trail system, along with trail maps, grooming reports, and more can be found on the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System website.
Click here to view a printable Aspen Snowmass Cross Country Skiing Trail System Map.
Snowmass Village Trails:
- Trail 60 – Snowmass Golf Course
- Terrain rating: Intermediate
- Distance: 2.71km
- Technique: Skating and classic skiing
- Description: The Snowmass Cross Country Center provides beautifully rolling terrain on the Snowmass Golf Course. There is a great network of minor trails connecting to trail 60 that allow endless variations for hills and loops.
- Owl Creek Trail
- Terrain rating: Intermediate to Expert
- Distance: 10.18km
- Technique: Skating and classic skiing
- Description: One of the area’s most iconic trails, the Owl Creek trail connects Aspen to Snowmass. The trail traverses across several challenging climbs and steep descents, and offers some of the best views in the valley. It also connects to Trail 60 in Snowmass, and Trails 50 and 20 in Aspen.
- Labrador Lane
- Terrain rating: Beginner to Intermediate
- Distance: 4.18km
- Technique: Skating and classic skiing; multi-use
- Description: Labrador Lane is a dog-friendly trail located on the Snowmass Golf Course for skiing, snowshoeing, or walking. All recreators must remember that the Town of Snowmass Village has a leash policy, and that aside from the marked Labrador Lane, all other trails on the Snowmass Golf Course area are for cross country skiing or snowshoeing only.
Equipment Rentals & Lessons:
Whether you’re new to cross country skiing, interested in testing out the latest race-level equipment, or just want to explore the trails on snowshoe, the Aspen Nordic Center offer a variety of rental equipment to help get recreators out onto the trails. They also offer equipment demo days, ski repair and service needs, and more. Their experienced staff is top-notch, and happy to help out with all your equipment needs! Discounts are also available for three- and five-day rentals.
Find all the details on cross country ski and snowshoe equipment rentals here.
Need some instruction to help you get going? In addition to its equipment rentals, the Aspen Nordic Center also offers a range of lessons, including both Private Lessons and Group Lessons. Lessons are offered across both skate and classic techniques.
