Ski Areas

About Hilltop Orchards

hilltop1Awesome 20-Miles Views of the Berkshires! 

"...arguably the coziest place to cross country ski in the Berkshires..." Chris Newbound Berkshire Magazine

Hilltop Orchards – a 200 acre property which is home to one of the regions' largest apple orchards and the Berkshire's First Farm Winery -- has a Nordic Ski Center. Trails are groomed within the orchard for both classic and skating-style skiing and snowshoeing - great for beginners and intermediates. The 4 miles of wooded country trails will challenge more experienced skiers.

John Morton, pictured here with owner John Vittori at Hilltop Orchards, is a seven-time participant in the Winter Olympics as an athlete, coach and leader of the U.S. HTO_Olympian_John_MortonBiathlon Team.

Hilltop Orchards hired this awarded trail desinger to combine unique trails through the orchards and adjoining woods. The results 4 miles of groomed trails on 200 acres.

John Morton was chosen to design trails at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, Maine - the site of the upcoming Junior Olympics.

Hilltop Orchards welcomes skiers and non-skiers alike:

  • Ski on groomed and tracked trails including skating and snowshoe
  • Cross country ski and snowshoe rentalsHTO_Winebar
  • Warm up by the stone fireplace, relax on leather couches
  • FREE tasting of Furnace Brook Wine
  • The Farm Winery Store features hot cider/hot cocoa, fresh baked goods and cheeses
  • $15 trail fees, $12 for 12 and under, season passes $60
  • Open Daily 9am-5pm
  • Guests of the owner’s Garden Gables Inn in Lenox ski FREE throughout the season (not including any equipment rentals), see Getaway Packages at www.gardengablesinn.com for details.

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The scenic 20-mile views into the southern Berkshires are breathtaking and the woodlandtrails are a delight for more adventurous skiers. Call ahead and check this web site for daily updates of snow conditions.

Trails Fees: $15 for adults $12 children 12 and under. $1 off for seniors (no charge for guests of our Garden Gables Inn) - a season pass is $125 for adults and $75 for children 12 and under. Half days start at 2pm and are $12 for adults and $10 for children.

Guided Full Moon Snowshoe and bonfire: $10 for adults (these night time treks are for adults 21 and over please). Snowshoe rental package: $25.

Equipment: We have snowshoe rentals on-site for $20 and new Rossignol cross country skis available to rent for $20.

Seasons Pass: $125 for adults and $75 for children 12 and under.

Hilltop Orchards welcomes skiers and non-skiers alike, the Barrel Room has comfy leather couches, a huge natural stone fireplace and LCD/ TV. Warm up with some hot chocolate or cider after you ski or just relax by the fire with a glass of wine.

Directions:

Less than 10 miles from downtown Lenox and less than 5 miles from Hancock Shaker Village, 1 mile west on Rt 295 from the junction of MA-41.

From NYC:

  • Taconic Pkwy to Exit for Rt 295 in Chatham, turn right onto Rt 295 and follow east for 10.7 miles
  • NY Thruway, Exit 21A to I-90/Mass Pike East to Exit for B3/Rt 22 towards Austerlitz for 2.7 miles then right onto Rt 295 for about 2 miles

From Boston:

Mass Pike west Exit B3/Rt 22 (follow above)

For Further Information:

Phone: (800) 833-6274
Web site: www.HilltopOrchards.com
Postal Mail:
Hilltop Orchards
508 Canaan Rd / Rt 295
Richmond, MA 01254