Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

Don't let a few inches of snow keep you from getting outdoors! Explore the woods in winter by snowshoe or cross-country ski.

Snowshoeing at Mass Audubon

Just about all of our wildlife sanctuaries welcome snowshoeing from December-March as long as there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. You can go it alone, or join a guided snowshoe walk!

NOTE: Snowshoeing is not permitted at Endicott, Joppa Flats, Nahant Thicket, Sampsons Island, or Sesachacha Heathlands.

Snowshoe Rentals

Don't have your own snowshoes? Not a problem! A few of our wildlife sanctuaries offer equipment to rent or borrow.

Ask about snowshoe rentals when visiting:

• Broad Meadow Brook, Worcester
• Wachusett Meadow, Princeton
• Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
• Pleasant Valley, Lenox

Cross-Country Skiing at Mass Audubon

Faster than walking, but not so fast that you miss details such as tracks or bird calls, cross-country skiing will envelop you in winter sounds and sights. You can rent skis at a ski shop or outdoor gear store and then head to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary that allows skiing. Please call ahead to confirm which trails are best.