Enjoy The Beauty of Winter

Cross Country Skiing

Abundant snow, amazing forests and dramatic landscapes equal epic cross-country conditions in Grey County. Whether you’re skating the Sawmill Trails, skiing groomers at Scenic Caves, exploring County Forests or breaking trail at Kolapore, get your rental, guide and trail etiquette info in our Cross-Country Skiing 101.

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Allan Park Conservation Area

Allan Park has over 15 kms of trails within a Saugeen Conservation Authority managed forest. The trail system has been designed to cater to a wide range of nature lovers. The trails are suitable for Read More
301820 Concession 3 SDR Hanover ON N4N 3B8 Canada
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519-367-3040

Beaver Valley Nordic Ski Club

The Beaver Valley Nordic Ski Club (BVNSC) has over 8 km of groomed, track-set country ski trails as well as almost 8 km of snowshoe trails for members to enjoy. Trails run along the top of the Read More
153 Windy Lane Markdale ON N0C 1H0 Canada
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519-986-4369

Blue Mountain Activity Central

BE SAFE. BE KIND. HAVE FUN. Blue Mountain continues to prioritize your safety as they work to keep the Resort open for fun, outdoor activities. Guests can expect to see some changes as they navigate Read More
156 Jozo Weider Blvd Collingwood ON L9Y 3Z2 Canada
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705-443-5522

Durham Conservation Area

Durham Conservation Area can be accessed at its main gate, with limited parking available, and self-guided snowshoeing through the park to its 1.6 km trails along the Saugeen River.  Note that access Read More
323198 Durham Rd. E. Durham ON N0G 1R0 Canada
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519-369-2074

Explorers Tread

Explorer's Tread is your ultimate outdoor adventure business. We provide four seasons of fun by specializing in trekking, backpacking, paddling, biking, snowshoeing and winter camping. Read More
RR 3 Lions Head ON N0H 1W0 Canada
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519-270-8461

Glenelg Nordic Ski Club

Moderate hills will keep you rolling through a mix of hardwood forests and a variety of settings. The well protected forested area makes this a favourable trail on windy days. You may pay an entry fee Read More
West Back Line onto Hamilton Lane[ Markdale ON N0C 1H0 Canada
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Glenelg Nordic Ski Trail

Located southwest of Markdale, this trail is approximately 25 kilometres in length and winds through Grey County Forest tract. Read More
R. R. # 6 Markdale ON N0C 1H0 Canada
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Grey County CP Rail Trail

Grey County's CP Rail Trail is a multi-use trail that allows hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, equestrian use, as well as snowmobiles & ATV's, with a permit. This stone dusted trail Read More
From Owen Sound to Dundalk Owen Sound ON N4K 3E3 Canada
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519-376-2205

Grey County Forest 24 - Glenelg Klondyke

Notice: this property is currently closed for logging operations, and is expected to be closed until March. This forest features upland hardwood forest and conifer plantations covering rugged terrain Read More
444616 Concession 8 Markdale ON N0C 1H0 Canada
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519-376-3265

Grey County Forest 40 - St. Vincent Tract

This forest features lowland hardwoods, a conifer plantation and a scenic lookout. Permitted uses include hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and cycling. The forest trail can be accessed from Read More
Swathmore Drive St. Vincent ON N4L 1W6 Canada
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519-376-3265

Grey County Forest 41 - Fish Hatchery

Notice: this property is currently closed for logging operations until further notice. 
 This forest features conifer plantations, upland hardwood forest and an old building foundation. South of Read More
702749 Sideroad 5 Chatsworth ON N0H 1G0 Canada
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519-376-3265

Grey County Forest 44 - Massie

This property is part of the Massie Ski Hills Area, which is mostly monitored by the Grey Sauble Conservation authority.  Permitted uses on this property include hiking, cross country skiing, and Read More
497294 6th Concession South Meaford ON N0H1E0 Canada
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519-376-3265

Grey County Forest 9 - Kolapore

This forest houses a portion of the Kolapore Uplands Wilderness Ski Trails, including 7 kilometres of marked cross country ski trails maintained by the Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association. There is Read More
528150 Osprey Blue Mountain Townline The Blue Mountains ON N0H 2E0 Canada
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519-376-3265

Kinghurst Management Unit

This 141 hectare property provides year round trail access through upland maple bush, bog and coniferous forest. The parking lot on concession 6 is maintained year-round. In winter back-country cross Read More
Conc. 6 Chatsworth ON N0H 1G0 Canada
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519-367-3040

Kolapore Uplands Trails

The Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association manages a 50 km network of trails in the Kolapore Uplands. The trails are maintained as wilderness ski trails in the winter, most suited to intermediate to Read More
495445 Grey Road 2 Ravenna ON N4K 3E3 Canada
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519-376-2205 1376

Loree Forest

This trail loop is located south of Thornbury on County Road 2, east of Victoria Corners where parking is available at the top of the hill on Sideroad 21. The proper name of this forest is The Len Read More
729297 Concession 21 The Blue Mountains ON N0H 2E0 Canada
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Massie Hills Ski Trail

The Owen Sound Cross Country Ski Club maintains a 9.6 km groomed trail network on Grey Sauble Conservation property. Read More
East Entrance: 497250 Conc. 6 (2.3 kms south of Grey Road 18) Owen Sound ON N4K 6K6 Canada
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519-376-8046

Owen Sound Cross Country Ski Club

The Owen Sound Cross Country Skis Club is a small organization with a wilderness type trail 10 minutes southeast of Owen Sound on the Massie road. Read More
Box 1033 Owen Sound ON N4K 6V6 Canada
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(519) 376-8046

Pretty River Valley Provincial Park

The land bears the marks of a retreating glacier -- meltwater channels, moraine, outwash, and till. The escarpment geology features several good crevice caves. Although the area is without facilities Read More
County Road 2 to County Road 31, and proceed for 10 km Rob Roy ON L0L 2P0 Canada
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705-429-2516

Sawmill Ski Trails

The Sawmill Trail, which starts 1km east of Hepworth, is comprised of beginner to expert loops, well-groomed for both diagonal and skate skiing techniques. The Jackrabbit loop is illuminated for Read More
719533 Highway 6 Hepworth ON N0H 2T0 Canada
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