The marked trail entrance is at the top of this steep rise with parking lot opposite. These trails have gentle grades and are laid out with the novice skier in mind. The private Snow Ridge Ski Area is to the southeast of the Lesser Wilderness State Forest and provides inter-connecting trails. The access point is a parking lot on the north side of Route 177. Three trails departs from the green shed.
Many loops are possible.
A Nordic ski trail is maintained on the High Flats State Forest by Clarkson College and is open for public use. A downhill ski area also is found on private land nearby. There is a short lefthand jog which will lead to Crowley Road which then terminates at the ski lodge. The Nordic ski trail continues into the State Forest directly ahead. It is possible to make a return loop by utilizing French Hill Road which is unplowed in winter.