Onion River Nordic Ski Club works collaboratively with the City of Montpelier Parks Department and many generous private landowners to construct, maintain, and groom over 25 kilometers of ski trails that are accessible to the Capital Area community. Click on each trail area to find out more.
Access to the North Street Trails is made available through the generosity of private landowners and can be revoked at any time. Your cooperation and respect are necessary to maintain our access to these amazing trails and beautiful landscapes.
Dogs are not allowed on any North Street trails.
Parking can be found at Morse’s Meadow on County Road, in West Meadow near the intersection of Cumming Road and North Street, and along North Street. Please follow the directions posted on signs.
- Sparrow Farm: Sparrow Farm trails take advantage of the rolling terrain and spectacular views of the Worcester Range. The trails measure about 1 mile and are groomed for both skate and classic skiing and connect to Montpelier via the Sparrow Farm Trail and to points east using the Sparrow-Morse connector trail.
- Sparrow-Morse Connector: Narrow, old-timey trail that connects from the north end of Sparrow Farm Field through a sugarbush to short section of the VAST Trail and on to Sherwood Forest. The terrain will challenge even the most experienced skiers. Follow magenta blazes.
- Sherwood Forest: Sherwood Forest includes Harry’s Heaven of the former Morse Farm Ski Touring Center and has been expanded to include additional loops for more skiing options. Typically groomed for both skate and classic skiing. For a backcountry experience, try the Ridge Trail (green blazes).
- Morse’s Meadow: Formerly and still referred to as Dot’s Meadow, the meadow includes approximately 0.75 km of wide skate lanes, classic tracks, and a great practice hill.
- West Meadow: Approximately 0.75 km of wide and flat terrain that is perfect for working on your skate technique. Access from Cumming Street parking lot and is connected to Sherwood Forest via the Blue Trail.
- DRAFT Map of North Street Trails
PARKING FOR NORTH STREET TRAILS:
- Approximately 5 km of rolling terrain on the former Elks Club golf course. This is the home race course for the Montpelier schools.
- Parking available right at the clubhouse.
- Dogs are not allowed.
PARKING FOR 203 COUNTRY CLUB RD
- The North Branch River Park has approximately 5 miles of skiing trails that connect the Montpelier Recreation Fields, Cummings Street, North Branch Nature Center and East Montpelier trails on both the west and east side of North Street. Trails along the river are groomed wide for skate and classic skiing. The upper trails are narrower and groomed for multi-use. Connect to North Street trails via Sparrow Farm trail for a longer adventure.
- Access the park by parking at either North Branch Nature Center or the Montpelier Recreation Fields and Pool parking lot on Elm Street.
- Leashed dogs are allowed. Please pack out all trash and animal waste.
- Map of Hubbard and North Branch Park
PARKING FOR NORTH BRANCH RIVER PARK
- Hubbard Park offers approximately 3 miles of groomed, multi-use trails within a short walk of downtown Montpelier. Skiing in Hubbard Park is especially great after snowfalls as the popularity of this park means that trails pack out quickly. Connect withy North Branch River Park via Parks Connector to North Park Drive or the Nature Center Trail.
- Access Hubbard Park by walking from town via Cliff and Winter Streets or Hubbard Park Drive. Limited parking can be found within the park at the shelters.
- Dogs must be under control at all times. If your dog is not under clear voice control then dog owners must use a leash to help protect other park users’ experience.
- Please pack out all trash and animal waste.
- Map of Hubbard Park and North Branch Park
PARKING FOR HUBBARD PARK
- Approximately 1 km of flat, wide, skiing.
- Suitable for beginners or early season skiing.
PARKING FOR MONPTELIER HIGH SCHOOL
- 3 to 7 km of skiing groomed by Mark Chaplin and the U32 Ski Team on playing fields and XC running trails. Parking available at the school.
- Please avoid skiing when students are using trails. Non student skiers should avoid using these trails from 3-5 PM on weekdays, and 2-4pm on Wednesdays.
- Dogs are not allowed at the U32 campus.