Cross-Country Ski at Laurel Ridge State Park

Markleton, Pennsylvania

Description

Rent skis and hit the trails! This is a great spot for beginners and experienced skiers.

Laurel Ridge Cross-Country Ski Center is a great place to try cross-country skiing! The ski center maintains and grooms 30 kilometers of cross-country ski trails through Laurel Ridge State Park.

You can rent skis from the rental center onsite. As of January 2021, they do not take reservations for rentals. The ski center is open Fridays-Mondays during the ski season. You can find up to date info on conditions on their Facebook page.

I went here for my first time cross-country skiing, and loved it! Here is a brochure with helpful information for the ski area.

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Snowshoeing

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