Cross-country Ski Trails at
The Pinecone Forest

The Pinecone Forest Nature Sanctuary is an eco-friendly retreat where individuals, families and groups can experience nature in a majestic forest setting. Located on the York River and Conroys Marsh, the scenery and wildlife are spectacular year round.

Experience the solitude of winter in The Pinecone Forest. Our rustic track-set trails meander through various forest settings—towering stands of old-growth red and white pine, cedar grove, and glades of mixed forest. Winter is a great time to view the birds and small mammals that make their home in The Pinecone Forest. Red squirrels and chickdees entertain skiers from their perches along the trail. Pileated woodpeckers hammer for food on aging popular trees. Elusive animals including deer, wolf, fox and the occasional moose or elk, leave their tracks in the snow for study.

• Beginner Trail on level terrain.
  (30 minutes)
• Intermediate Trail to Conroys Rapids, cedar grove, old-growth pine forest, and blueberry hill. (1 1/2 hours with stops)
• Advanced Trail to Conroys Rapids, Fosters Rapids, the ridge, cedar grove, old-growth pine forest and blueberry hill. (2-3 hours with stops)

The intermediate and advanced trails have numerous downhill slides with easy uphills.
Ski all three routes and make a day of it, or stay in our cozy chalet for a romantic, winter ski holiday.