Colorado’s Nordic Centers

Nordic centers, otherwise known as Cross-country ski resorts, are found throughout Colorado. Along with the popular and well-known alpine ski resorts, come the not-as-well-known or promoted cross-country ski touring centers. Most alpine ski resorts have a nearby nordic ski center. However, there are ski resorts that are specific to cross-country skiing. Check out this nordic centers ski touring guide to find a new world of adventure. Sign up to learn more about Colorado Winter Activities.

Aspen Snowmass 
Nordic Trail System

970-429-2039
aspennordic.com
Aspen, CO // 200 MI from Denver
90 KM of trails

Description – The Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System is one of the largest FREE trail systems in the country. The trail systems have developed over the years and now connect Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Basalt. There is a select number of trails to facilitate walking and dogs. The trail system hosts two fully-outfitted cross-country centers or pro shops with lessons and gear available.

Beaver Creek Nordic Center 
McCoy Park

970-754-5313
coloradocrosscountry.com/resorts/beaver-creek
Avon, CO // 108 MI from Denver
32 KM of trails

Description – The Beaver Creek Nordic Center has a complete pro shop with rental gear for Classic, Skate, Telemark, and Snowshoe equipment. Purchase tickets or sign up for lessons. Snacks and beverages are available at the shop, along with retail sales of equipment.

Breckenridge Nordic Center 

970-453-6855
Breckenridgenordic.com
Breckenridge, CO // 81 MI from Denver
30 KM of trails

Description – The Breck Nordic Center has a complete pro shop with a selection of skis and snowshoes for all ability levels. Sign up for lessons, and tours, or purchase tickets. Enjoy the “Oh, Be Joyful” Lodge that sits on Peak 8 with views of town and peaks 6 and 7. Its the stepping-off point for miles of groomed trails.

Gold Run Nordic Center

970-547-7889
Goldrunnordic.com
Breckenridge, CO // 77 MI from Denver
30 KM of trails – 15 K Snowshoe

Description –  The Gold Run Nordic Center features a newly remodeled clubhouse and a well-stocked pro shop. Sign up for lessons for all ability levels. Purchase day passes that are also valid at Breckenridge Nordic Center and Frisco Nordic Center. In addition to 30K of groomed nordic trail, there is 15K dedicated to snowshoeing and fat biking. Sleigh rides are available from Gold Run too.

Frisco Nordic – Nordic Center 

970-668-2570
Frisconordic.com
Frisco, CO // 72 MI from Denver
28 KM of trails – 8 KM of Snowshoe

Description – The Frisco Adventure Park is across the street from the Frisco Nordic Center. Both are located just minutes from south of Main Street Frisco. Purchase tickets at the cozy lodge or sign up for lessons, clinics, or tours. They provide gear rentals for ability levels.

Crested Butte Nordic Center

970-349-1707
Cbnordic.org
Crested Butte, CO // 230 MI from Denver
50 KM of trails

Description – Crested Butte Nordic is a premier cross-country ski destination located right in downtown Crested Butte. Purchase trail pass tickets at the pro shop, which also provides ski, snowshoe, and ice skate rentals. Sign up for lessons, and tours, or join them for a signature event. Dogs welcome.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch Nordic Center 

970-726-8231
devilsthumbranch.com
Tabernash, CO // 75 MI from Denver
120 KM of trails

Description – Devil’s Thumb Ranch is a private guest ranch that has a nordic ski center in the winter. They are considered a premier cross-country ski resort in Colorado. Their stocked pro shop provides both ski and snowshoe rentals and sales. Lessons are available. Dogs are welcome on select trails.

Eldora Resort Nordic Center 

303-440-8700 ext. 68510
eldora.com/things-to-do/nordic-center
Nederland, CO // 48 MI from Denver
40 KM of trails

Description – The Eldora Nordic Center offers a full rental service plus a pro shop with gear and equipment for sale. Pre-purchase tickets and rentals, and sign up for lessons via their website. Have lunch at the food truck located at the nordic center.

Grand Lake Nordic Center 

970-627-8008
grandlakerecreation.com/nordiccenter
Grand Lake, CO // 100 MI from Denver
35 KM of trails

Description – Grand Lake Nordic Center is surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho National Forest, offering spectacular views. In addition to the groomed nordic trails, they offer snowshoeing, a dedicated dog loop, and a tubing hill. The nordic center is a full-service destination featuring ski and snowshoe rentals, lessons, a retail shop, and a winter soup kitchen. Purchase tickets at the lodge and check the events calendar for an ongoing list of events.

Keystone Resort Nordic center 

970-496-4275
keystoneresort.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/winter-activities/nordic-center.aspx
Keystone, CO // 68 MI from Denver
17 KM of trails

Description – Besides the groomed nordic trails, the center accesses 40 KM of backcountry trails throughout White River National Forest. Sign up for lessons and tours. Equipment rentals are included in the lesson price. Purchase a tubing ticket for the nearby tubing hill, tubes are included, and reservations are required.

Latigo Ranch Dude & Guest Ranch 

970-724-9008
Latigoranch.com
Kremmling, CO // 120 MI from Denver
50 KM of trails

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Leadville Cross Country Ski Council

Mount Massive Ski & Snowshoe Trails 

970-640-4811
Leadvillecrosscountryski.com
Leadville, CO // 100 MI from Denver

Mount Massive – 16 KM of trails
Mineral Belt Trail – 18 KM loop around Leadville
East Side Mining District – Additional groomed trail east of town
Wheelers Singletrack – 10 KM behind Colorado Mountain College
Turquoise Lake Road – 18 KM loop around Turquoise Lake

Tennessee Pass Nordic Center

719-486-1750
Tennesseepass.com
Leadville, CO // 110 MI from Denver
27 KM of trails

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Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center

888-573-9622
Snowmountainranch.org
Granby, CO // 80 MI from Denver

120 KM of trails
40 KM of pet-friendly trails

Description – The YMCA of the Rockies. Snow Mountain Ranch offers 120 KM of world-class terrain that meanders through pine forests, wide meadows, and along Pole Creek—recently noted by FOX31 as one of the best cross-country ski centers in the United States.

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Vail Nordic Centers

Vail Nordic Center Golf Course & Nordic Center 

970-476-8366
Vailnordiccenter.com
Vail, CO // 95 MI from Denver

27 KM of trails

Vail Backcountry Tours – Vail Nordic School

970-754-4390
vail.com/nordic
Vail, CO // 97 MI from Denver

Description – a backcountry school that offers snowshoe, cross-country, and backcountry ski tours and lessons for all ability levels.

50 KM of trails

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Steamboat Springs Nordic Centers

Ski touring centers are spread throughout Steamboat Springs and Routt County. Wherever you are downtown, north or south, Routt County, you will find nordic centers just around the corner.

Steamboat Ski Touring Center

970-879-8180
nordic ski.net
Steamboat Springs, CO. // 156 miles from Denver
15 KM of trails

Haymaker Nordic Center

970-879-9444
nordicski.net
Steamboat Springs, CO. // 156 miles from Denver

Howelsen Hill Nordic Center

970-879-8499
steamboatxcski.com/ski-area/howelsen-hill-nordic-center
Steamboat Springs, CO. // 156 miles from Denver
15 KM of Trails

Catamount Nordic Center

970-871-6667
steamboatxcski.com/ski-area/lake-catamount-touring-center
Steamboat Springs, CO. // 156 miles from Denver
25 KM of Trails

Steamboat Lake State Park

970-879-3922
steamboatxcski.com/ski-area/steamboat-lake-state-park-touring-center
Clark, CO. // 180 Miles from Denver
15KM of Trails

Vista Verde Guest Ranch

970-879-3858
Vistaverde.com
Steamboat Springs, CO // 180 MI from Denver
15 KM of trails

Bruce’s Trails

www.steamboatxcski.com/ski-area/bruces-trail
Rabbit Ears Pass
5 KM of trails

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Grand Mesa Nordic Council – Nordic Centers

970-200-6337
https://gmnc.org
Cedaredge, CO 81413 // 242 Miles from Denver
50 KM of Trails

County Line Ski Trailhead

www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmug/recarea/?recid=32906
Mesa Country, CO // 260 Miles from Denver
10 KM of Trails 

Spring Gulch – Mount Sopris Nordic Council 

www.springgulch.org
Carbondale, CO // 170 Miles from Denver
27+ KM of Trails

Vallecito Nordic Ski Club

www.vallecitonordicclub.org
Ellington Ln, Bayfield,  CO. // 317 Miles from Denver
15 KM of Trail

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Telluride Nordic Center 

Description – All users to share the trails. Snowshoers are asked to walk to the side of the classic or skate track. They do not groom for snow biking. The USFS has approved the designation of dog-friendly trails at Priest Lake.  Dogs are welcome on designated dog-friendly trails with direct and constant owner supervision and control. Look for new trail signage at the Priest Lake trailhead and along the designated route.

www.telluridenordic.com
Telluride, CO 81435
970-728-1144
Trout Lake – 5K one way
Priest Lake – 9K
Down Valley M59 River Trail – 3K one way

Ashcroft Ski Touring 

pinecreekcookhouse.com/ashcroft-adventures
970-925-1044
Aspen Co
35 KM Miles of Trails

Cimarron Mountain Club

cimarroncolorado.com
Montrose, CO.
Private Club

Wolf Creek Ski Area

https://wolfcreekski.com
970-264-5639
Pagosa Springs, CO
10 KM of Trails

Pagosa Nordic

A total of 67 km of groomed Nordic Ski trails are available within the Pagosa Springs area. Trail use is free; however, donations are encouraged. 

pagosanordic.com
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
pagosanordic@gmail.com

Fall Creek nordic trail – 6 KM
West Fork Nordic Trail – 15 KM
Laverty Ranch (no dogs) – 10 KM
Cloman Park – 8 KM
Davis Ranch (no dogs) – 6 KM
Coyote Hill – 14 KM
Alberta Park – 8 KM

 

Map of all Nordic Centers in Colorado

Explore the map below to find more information about all these nordic centers and quick links to more information.