Nordic Trail System

Welcome to the '11-'12 ski season!!

TOP is pleased to offer 8 kilometers of winter trails groomed for nordic skating and classic flat-track skiing. Also: we have something new for this year! There is now a snowshoe trail from the parking area to the meadow. Watch for trail condition updates below. We hope all those who visit the park will appreciate it and help to preserve its pristine nature. The following basic guidelines must be honored for the Nordic Trails Program to continue.

Please honor the request to pay a donation use fee. It will allow this opportunity for all to continue. Season passes are available by calling 626-9788. $50 individual/$100 family donation. Season passes are fully tax deductable.
No pets allowed (ie. dogs, horses, etc.) The only tracks on the groomed trails are to be skiers and wild animals.
The park land is surrounded by private property. Please stay on the designated trails to minimize impacts to the land and to avoid trespassing on private property.
The trails are open from dawn till dusk.
Vehicle access and parking is allowed only within the designated parking area at the trailhead. Do not drive up the Highland Drive roadway past the trail head parking lot.
Skiers & snowshoers only; no mechanized vehicles of any kind (including ATV’s, snowmobiles, etc.) are allowed.
A rustic warming hut is available - located upslope of the main pavilion building in the campground area. Please stay off and away from all structures other than the warming hut. Only use the stove and fireplace for fires. Kindling and cut firewood is located outside hut. No campfires or firearms. A stove is available for warming water, tea or coffee.
Composting toilets are near the warming hut.
No potable water is available on-site. You must bring your own water supply.
There are no trash receptacles. Please pack out what you pack in.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All persons entering the property do so at their own risk. It is understood that TOP, Inc. assumes no risk or liability for use of the facilities.

TRAIL USER SAFETY — BE CAREFUL AND ALERT!

Safety must always be a high priority. You may encounter obstacles, ice, bumps, branches, holes, wires, etc.
Be prepared for rapid chages due to bad weather or other unexpected outing circumstances.
Ski with a buddy. Keep your group together. Don’t let someone lag and become lost. Keep small children in sight.
Be considerate of others and use common sense and caution. Yeild to uphill traffic.
The trails are not patrolled. You are responsible for your own safety. Use at your own risk. Leaving the trail can be extremely dangerous – Stay on trail!

Trail conditions report:

Feb. 20th, 2012: 3" new. Happy Presidents' Day from T.O.P.!

Feb. 15th, 2012: 1.5" new, for a nice resurfacing of the North Forty Loop and classic track set in the Meadow. Thanks to Terry Daly for shoveling in the thin spots! -Chris Haaland

Feb. 9th, 2012: 3" new pow pow, two skating passes around the North 40 and Classic set in the meadow; should make for some good fun, sweat, and a good excuse to go to the Colorado Boy! -Chris Haaland

Feb. 7th, 2012: BLISS! 8" new, classic track set in meadow, skating all around. -Chris Haaland

Feb. 3rd, 2012: Ran the Polaris around a couple of times in the pm. Meadow looks great with 3" of new.. The North Forty however had groundhogs out with umbrella drinks. Don't know what that means....but the snow's not any deeper. Keep your speed down on the steep spots! -Chris Haaland

Jan. 28th, 2012: Corduroy and one set of classic set. Get's a bit "sticky" midday. Best to go before 11 or after 3. Enjoy..but keep an eye out... -Chris Haaland

Jan. 25th, 2012: 4" new. I made three passes of corduroy....still a little thin to drop the classic tracks...maybe next time. -Chris Haaland

Jan. 22nd, 2012: 6" of new powder....with virtually no base. Meadow is windblown w/ icy spots. North 40 trail a bit thin. Basically survival skiing, but still fun. -Chris Haaland

Jan. 8th, 2012: 3" of new snow is nice insulation for last week's winter wheat planting. ...also nice surface to skitch around on while it lasts. Tthree passes of corduroy out there but thin spots remain in all the usual places. Be careful out there...don't forget to stop....and enjoy the peace. -Chris Haaland

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