The snow at Kirkwood is consistently deeper and drier than anywhere else in the Sierra. Each morning the trails are meticulously machine groomed to provide easy, safe skiing into the backcountry. All of the trails are double-tracked with skating lanes. Climb to ridge tops, glide along the base of impressive lava cliffs and roll along creeks through picturesque meadows. Kirkwood combines your outdoor adventure with environmental awareness and education.
Many trails feature interpretive signs providing for a more rounded and meaningful visit.
When you need to rest, you can sip hot drinks by a wood-burning stove in the cozy day lodge or warm up in one of the many trailside warming huts. Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is a great alternative to cross-county skiing. It is a relaxing way to enjoy a winter outdoor adventure that provides a means of traveling in the winter environment. At Kirkwood, you can snowshoe on all 80 kilometers of the cross-country trail system. This winter Kirkwood will open a family play area on weekends and holidays.