With more than nine miles of groomed trails and access to more than 35 miles of nearby trails throughout the White River National Forest, the Keystone Nordic Center is a haven for outdoor recreation. Choose from classic, skate skis, or snowshoes for your next adventure.
New to the sport? The Nordic Center offers lessons and guided hikes throughout the winter season. After your next day out, warm up inside the Nordic Soup Bistro featuring hearty and healthy homemade classics that will warm you from the inside out. The Nordic Center also offers a bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks available.
In-Season Operating Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Located off Hwy 6, just past the Swan Mountain Rd. traffic light/intersection (from West), or past Elk Crossing development (from East)
155 River Course Drive
Keystone, CO 80435
Nordic Soup Bistro:
- Opens December 17
- Daily Hours, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
To make a reservation, please call 970.496.4275
Call to Reserve
Activities for the whole family
Cross Country Skiing
Explore miles of groomed trails with terrain for all abilities.
Keystone's trail network is well maintained and offers access to an even larger network of trails throughout the White River National Forest.
Enjoy spectacular scenery and local flora and fauna while venturing out.
Snowshoeing
If you can walk, you can snowshoe.
Perfect for all ages and abilities, snowshoeing provides a wonderful way to enjoy the solitude of our stunning Rocky Mountain setting—or, the perfect way to enjoy an afternoon with friends and family.
Explore Keystone's trail network on your own, or join one of our guided excursions today.
Snow Tubing
Our family tubing hill, located just a short walk from the Nordic Center offers tubing the old-fashioned way. Just slide down and walk back up the hill.
Tubing tickets include tube rental. No personal sleds or tubes are allowed on the hill. This classic winter activity is perfect for families, especially those with young children too small for Keystone's mountaintop tubing hill.
Hours of Operation
- Open Daily until 3 p.m.
- Last tube rental available at 2:30 p.m.
Nordic Soup Bistro
Nordic Trail Map
Pricing
| Skiing & Snowshoeing Daily Trail Fees |
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| Adults (18+) | $17 |
| Teens (13-17) & Seniors (65+) | $11 |
| Children (12 & under) | FREE |
| Multi-Visit Punch Pass (Skiing or Snowshoeing) |
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| Three-Visit Pass |
$40 |
| Old-Fashioned Tubing |
$17/hour/tube |
*Special pricing is available for groups of 9+
Equipment Rentals
| Touring Skis* | $24/day |
| Skate Skis or Touring Skis with metal edge* | $27/day |
| Showshoes | $24/day |
| Pull Sled (to pull toddlers) |
$12/day |
*Ski rentals include skis, poles and boots.
Cross Country Lessons
Beginner Group Lesson (One Hour)
An introduction to classic cross-country skiing, this lesson is perfect for the never-ever or newcomer to the sport who is looking to learn basics including how to ski efficiently, make turns and stop. Equipment included.
- Held Daily, 10:30 a.m.
- $55/person
- Reservations recommended.
*Insider's Tip: After the lesson, we let you keep the equipment for practicing” or, with no additional cost, you can switch them for snowshoeing and try another sport.
Private Lesson (One Hour)
Available for all abilities, private lessons are the fastest way to learn the sport or perfect your technique with one-on-one coaching. Equipment included.
- 1st Student: $80
- 2nd Students: $50
- 3rd+ Students: $40/person
Family Lesson (One Hour)
Cross-country skiing is the perfect way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors together. Designed for ages 7 and older, family lessons can introduce newcomers to the sport or help take everyone's skiing to the next level, all while learning together. Equipment included.
- 1st Adult: $80
- 2nd Adult: $50
- Teen: $35
- Child (7-12): $25
Guided Snowshoe Hikes
Snowshoe Eco Hike
Enjoy an easy hike along the Snake River as you learn about the natural environment of Keystone, local animals and the area's history.
Level: 3/10
Time: Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Tour lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Price: $55/person
Mountain-Top Snowshoe Trek
Explore the mountaintop at more than 11,000 feet as you journey from the top of Dercum Mountain to Keystone's Bergman Bowl. You'll travel to the mountaintop via the enclosed River Run gondola before beginning your trek through spectacular wooded scenery. Equipment and gondola access included.
Level: 8/10 Moderate - Difficult
Time: Thursdays & Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.
Tour lasts approximately 4 hours, including gondola time traveling to and from the mountaintop.
Price: $75/person
*Private snowshoe tours are available for groups of three or more, with at least 24-hours notice.