With more than 17 kilometers of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing and access to 40 kilometers of nearby backcountry 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 snowshoe tours throughout the winter season.
In-Season Operating Hours: Everyday 9am-4pm
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
For the 21-22 season: Lessons, tours and tubing will need a reservation. To make a reservation, please call 970.496.4275
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 trails on your own, or join one of our guided excursions today. The Nature Snowshoe Tour is great way to get introduced to a safe and fun snow sport and leave the hustle and bustle behind. If you’re looking for a challenge, the Mountain Top Tour starts at the top of the gondola and continues higher where the views are expansive and the air thin.
Snow Tubing
Our family tubing hill, perfect for “kids” of all ages, is located just a short walk from the Nordic Center and offers tubing the old-fashioned way. Just slide down and walk back up the hill. Reservations required. To make a reservation, please call 970-496-4275. Free parking right at the Center. Tubes are rented: PER TUBE $ 21.00
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 goes out at 2:30 p.m.
Nordic Trail Map
Equipment Rentals
| Touring Skis* | TBD |
| Skate Skis or Touring Skis with metal edge* | TBD |
| Showshoes | TBD |
*Ski rentals include skis, poles and boots. Equipment rentals are included with lessons and guided tours
Cross Country Lessons
Reservations are required for lessons. Please call 970-496-4275 to book! All lessons include rental equipment and daily trail fee.
Beginner Group Lesson (90 Minutes)
This is an introduction to beginner cross-country skiing techniques. You'll learn and practice efficient movement, turning and stopping.
- Held Daily, 10:30 a.m.
- TBD
After the lesson, the rental equipment is yours for the remainder of the day, for more fun on the trails. You may also switch out skis for snowshoeing and try another sport.
Private or Semi-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.
- 1st Student:TBD
- Each additional adult:TBD
Family Lesson (One Hour)
Cross-country skiing is the perfect way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors together. Designed for ages 6 and older, family lessons can introduce newcomers to the sport or help take everyone's skiing to the next level, all while learning together.
- 1st Adult:TBD
- 2nd Adult:TBD
- Child (6-12):TBD
Guided Snowshoe Hikes
Snowshoe Eco Hike
Enjoy a 2-mile interpretive hike. Along the way you'll learn about local history, animals and life in the mountains.
Time: Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:30 a.m.
Tour lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Price:TBD
Mountain-Top Snowshoe Trek
Experience a mountaintop trek at more than 11,000 ft. Expect spectacular views and a good workout. Hike includes foot passenger ticket for lift ride to & from the Summit.
Time: Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.
Tour lasts approximately 4 hours, including gondola time traveling to and from the mountaintop.
Price: TBD
We suggest all participants bring/wear sunscreen, goggles/sunglasses, hat, gloves/mittens, extra layers (avoiding cotton base layers) and a water bottle. Waterproof outer layers are recommended (pants & jacket)