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    Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller

    National Historical Park Vermont

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  • June 18-26 Road Maintenance Work Ongoing in Park

    During the period of June 18th - June 26th road maintenance (gravel and grading) work will be taking place in the park in various locations. Large trucks may be present on the roads and trails (some open hours and after hours). Please use caution.

Winter Sports

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Cross Country Skiing

Winter Sports

Back country skiing and snowshoeing

Back country skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities in the park. In Woodstock the average winter snow fall is 80 inches and the trails are usually in good condition for skiing between January and March. Call the park for information about current conditions.

Those skiing or snowshoeing must be self-sufficient and confident in their abilities as there is no regular ski patrol in the park. The trails in the National Park are not groomed, but the nearby Woodstock Inn and Resort Nordic Center trails are groomed.

Ten essentials for skiing or snowshoeing on back country trails

1. Navigation (map and compass)

2. Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)

3. Insulation (extra clothing)

4. Illumination (headlamp, flashlight, bulb and batteries)

5. First-aid kit (with warming packs)

6. Fire (Waterproof matches and fire starters)

7. Repair kit and tools (including knife or multi-tool)

8. Nutrition (extra food)

9. Hydration (extra water)

10. Emergency shelter.

(Backcountry Trail Patrol Association)

Did You Know?

Sunlight filters through white clouds and dark thunderheads to illuminate green-forested slopes and snow-covered mountains. NPS Photo.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP has nearly 400 paintings and prints, including Hudson River School landscapes of places that are now national parks. You can see paintings by Thomas Cole, David Johnson, and Albert Bierstadt of features from Yosemite, Golden Gate, and Grand Teton.