Join us at our Homestead Property for a family-friendly day of cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing)! Chat with 7 Lakes Alliance staff by the fire pit, and drink some hot cocoa to warm up between laps. This is the perfect time to check out our newest trail, enjoy conserved land, and meet some of the 7 Lakes Alliance team! Please note, gear is not provided.

Meeting Location:

Please park at the Round Top Trailhead and from here, 7 Lakes Alliance staff will help folks Watson Pond Road to the access road that takes you to the Homestead Property. Round Top Trailhead directions: the trailhead parking lot is located near the corner of Watson Pond Road and Wildflower Estates, 4 miles south of Watson Pond Road’s junction with Route 27.

Ski Route Description:

The ski route will be focused around the new Homestead Trail (0.3 miles), as well as around the field of the Homestead Property. Folks are welcome to ski down the access road, however some may choose to walk down the small hill at the beginning of the access road. Note that the access road serves as a snowmobile trail in the winter, however the main ski/snowshoe trail is not open to snowmobiles. Signs will be placed at visible intersections to alert snowmobiles of an event occurring.

Recommended Gear:

• Dress in warm layers and be prepared for the weather
• Wear clothes to ski in and bring a heavier jacket for hanging out by the fire
• Bring your own skis or snowshoes
• Bring your own mug so we can fill it with hot cocoa!

* 7 Lakes has 4 adult pairs of snowshoes and 2 child pairs of snowshoes available to borrow. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org to reserve snowshoes for this event.

Event Policies:

• We ask everyone attending 7 Lakes events to treat people, plants, and animals with respect.
• Please keep all pets on a leash during this event.
• 7 Lakes staff will be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed, please let staff know during the event or contact sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org ahead of time.