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Adirondack Forest Preserve
Capital District
Schoharie and Eastern Columbia Counties
Catskill Forest Preserve and Lower Hudson Valley
Oneonta, Utica, Cortland, Oswego and the Finger Lakes
Southwestern NY, Tug Hill Plateau and St. Lawrence

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Nordic Skiing Trails in New York State

Anyone who has read Mark Helprin's Winter's Tale senses the shroud of snow that can bury upstate New York. Helprin paints a mythical world where a flying white horse guides his sleigh through an icy universe.

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Hudson River Valley: Outdoor Adventures between the Big Apple and Albany
For cross-country ski buffs, the frosty New York winter should conjure up images of skiing Nirvana. From the wilderness of the Adirondacks in the far north to the Catskills a short trip from the Big Apple, New York has trails for every taste and skill level.

The trails below will tell you where to head in each part of the state. But remember, there is nothing like first-hand, up-to-date reports before you strap on your skis. So, be sure to check locally for the latest routes and conditions.

 * Adirondak Forest Preserve

* Capital District

* Schoharie and Eastern Columbia Counties

* Catskill Forest Preserve and Lower Hudson Valley

* Oneonta, Utica, Cortland, Oswego and the Finger Lakes

* Southwestern NY, Tug Hill Plateau and St. Lawrence

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