The resort is located in the Stanislaus National Forest. Around Sonora Pass, there are so many routes up and down the pass, making it a perfect and popular place for cross country skiing. There are 25.5 mi/41 km of cross country skiing trails in the Summit Ranger District, which are marked southwest of Pinecrest, mostly in the vicinity of Dodge Ridge.
Two trails with a total distance of 5 mi/8 km are rated as easy, nine trails (16 mi/25.75 km) as intermediate and three trails as most difficult. The trails are usually patrolled on weekends. You can purchase a map of the trails at the Summit Ranger Station, at the Pinecrest Y.
When developing a trail after a new snowfall, try to develop a two user trail, that will contain cross country set of ski tracks. Trailheads in the area are found at Gooseberry and Crabtree, on Forest road 4N35, near Dodge Ridge. The weather changes a lot and especially in winter, it can be unsafe, so you should better be informed about the weather conditions, before arriving to the spot.
There are two trailheads to the nordic trails. Crabtree, which is near the junction of Dodge Ridge Road and Dodge Ridge Loop and Gooseberry, which is further up the Dodge Ridge Loop.
Belle Neigre is located in Val-Morin, which is a municipality in Laurentides of Quebec, Canada. It is a well-known ski resort attracting many people from all over the world. Thanks to the variety of activities and the excellent snow conditions that offers to its visitors, Belle Neige will never get you bored.
Mont Video is the best, all year round, tourist destination in Abitibi-Temiscamingue for those who want to enjoy themselves in all fields. This spot offers to its visitors a variety of winter activities, a friendly atmosphere and as much adventure as they need. This place is addressed to all ages.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for cross country skiing. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Mont Gabriel is located in Saint-Adele, a municipality in Quebec, Canada. It is at about 70 km/43 mi north-west of Montreal. Mont Gabriel is a well- known ski resort in Quebec, which attracts many people from all over the world. Its economy is based on its skiing and hotel industry. A lot of people visit this place to enjoy themselves in a wide range of winter activities.
Mont Cascades is located in Candely, Quebec. It is a well-known ski resort, water park and golf course. The fact that it is located just a few steps away from Ottawa-Gatineu region, makes this area always busy both in summer and winter season. A lot of people visit this place every year from all over the world, in order to enjoy themselves in all fields.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Mammoth Mountain is located in California’s eastern Sierra, at 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State line and 50 minutes from the Eastern Gate of Yosemite National Park.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort, covering 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
Squaw Valley Ski Resort is located in Olympic Valley, California, USA. It is one of the largest ski areas in the US after Heavenly and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Northstar California is a ski resort, located near Truckee, California, USA. It is a very big ski resort, covering 3170 skiable acres/12.83 km².
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
