Winter Sports
We are a winter playland, famous for our skiing and winter sports. Here is our guide to the some of the many places to ski, skate and fish.
Cross Country
American Legion & Peoples State Forests
These two adjacent state forests are located along the Farmington River, named a wild and scenic river by the National Park Service.
Between Center Hill Road and East River Road
Barkhamsted
CT
06063
860.379.2469
ctparks.com
Burger Hill & Poets' Walk
Scenic Hudson offers wide open spaces with spectacular vistas for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Rhinebeck
NY
12572
845.473.4440
www.scenichudson.org
Dennis Hill State Park
240-acre estate with panoramic views to New Hampshire. Fall foliage season is an autumn wonderland. Winter activities include cross-country skiing.
519 Litchfield Road
Norfolk
CT
06058
www.ct.gov
Hilltop Orchards
Cross country ski or snowshoe on 20 miles of groomed trails throughout the orchard and on pristine back country trails. Enjoy views and relax by the fire. Snowshoe rentals.
508 Canaan Road
Richmond
MA
01254
800.833.6274
www.hilltoporchards.com
John A. Minetto State Park
This 678-acre Park was once the location of the first house constructed in the Town of Winsted. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and ice skating.
Route 272
Torrington
CT
06790
860.482.1817
ctparks.com
Macedonia Brook State Park
Two peaks near 1,400 feet in elevation offer outstanding views of the Catskills and Taconic mountains. Winter activities include cross-country skiing.
159 Macedonia Brook Road
Kent
CT
06757
860 927 3238
www.ct.gov
Notchview
Enjoy the 40 km of ski and snowshoe trails on 3200 acres. Open daily, the Budd Visitor Center features a masonry heater, a perfect place to take a break with hot drinks and food.
Route 9
Windsor
MA
01270
413.684.0148
www.thetrustees.org
White Memorial Conservation Center
Over 35 miles of hiking trails, the former home of Alain White, a not-for-profit educational center, has many pathways for skiing and snowshoeing.
80 Whitehall Road
Litchfield
CT
06759
860.567.0857
www.whitememorialcc.org
Ice Fishing
Bantam Lake
At 947 acres the largest natural body of water in Connecticut. Fishing excellent with more than 20 annual bass fishing tournaments per year. Ice fishing is very popular.
East Shore Drive
Morris
CT
06763
860.567.7437
www.morrisct.gov
Lake Waramug
Rated one of the state’s Top Winter Bass Lakes.On more than 656 acres. In winter pursue largemouth and smallmouth bass, brown trout, chain pickerel and yellow perch.
30 Lake Waramaug Road
Kent/New Preston
CT
06777
860.868.2592
ctparks.com
Ice Skating
Burr Pond State Park
The 343-acre site of Borden’s first condensed milk factory in the U.S. A scenic path encircles the 88-acre pond. Winter activities: cross-country skiing and ice skating.
384 Burr Mountain Road
Torrington
CT
06790
860.482.1817
ctparks.com
Veterans Memorial Skating Rink
This state of the art facility has everything to make your skating experience the best it can be! Clean air/emission free, climate-controlled environment.
56 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford
CT
06107
https://www.westhartfordct.gov
Washington Town Skates
Free Family Skate and Sticks and Pucks sessions on select dates and times. Just drop in — no RSVP needed! Bring your friends and family and lace up your skates.
Rumsey Hall School
201 Romford Road
Washington Depot
CT
06794
explorewashingtonct.com
Other Adventures
Loon Meadow Farm
Elegant horse drawn carriages for all occasions. Provide horsedrawn wedding carriages, sleigh, hay and wagon rides. Winter sleigh rides in antique sleighs.
41 Loon Meadow Drive
Norfolk
CT
06058
860.542.6085
loonmeadowfarm.com
Ski Downhill
Catamount
With a 1,000’ vertical drop , 130 skiable acres, 31 trails with snowmaking and 6 lifts including a summit quad. Terrain for all abilities, children’s program and School.
State Route 23
East Hillsdale
NY
12529
518.325.3200
www.catamountski.com
Jiminy Peak
A 4 season resort, Jiminy is the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England offering year-round dining and lodging options.
37 Corey Road
Hancock
MA
01237
413.738.5500
www.jiminypeak.com
Mohawk Mountain
Temperatures are dropping and our snowmakers will go non-stop! Dust off your skis and boards, pull on your gloves and get your runs in! Winter has arrived!!
46 Great Hollow Road
Cornwall
CT
06753
860.672.6100
www.mohawkmtn.com
Ski Butternut
Ski Butternut is located on East Mountain and provides 110 acres of skiing, spread across 22 trails. All ski trails are covered with snowmaking.
380 State Road
Great Barrington
MA
01230
413 528 2000
www.skibutternut.com
Ski Sundown
Whether you’re new to skiing or snowboarding or if you’re a pro and you’ve just never come to visit, we can get you up to speed.
126 Ratlum Road (off Rtes. 44 & 219)
New Hartford
CT
06057
860.379.7669
skisundown.com