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Gooseberry Cross-Country Ski Trailhead
The Summit Ranger District offers 25.5 miles of marked cross-country ski trails. The trails are of varying difficulty: from fairly level beginners trails, to steeper and narrow trails for advanced skiers.
The Gooseberry trail crosses several downhill ski runs at Dodge Ridge Ski Area. Use caution when on the Gooseberry Trail between the downhill ski runs. Numerous skiers and snowboarders go through the trees and may be unaware of the Gooseberry cross-country ski trail.
Trail difficulties can change as weather conditions change, or as temperature changes occur during the day. As trails that were once in sun get shaded, they can become icy. The reverse is also true. Trail #5 , Aspen Meadow, can ice up in the afternoon and return trips from the Aspen Meadow area to Crabtree Trailhead can be more difficult.
Cross-country ski maps are available from the Summit Ranger District office. The Gooseberry and Crabtree trailheads are located on forest road 4N35 (Dodge Ridge Road) near the Dodge Ridge Ski area. Parking is available at both trailheads and a vault toilet is at Crabtree.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) January 15, 2025: The snow is very thin at each of the trailheads, expect ice, and dirt first one mile of this trail. Snowshoes aren't needed within a mile of the trailhead, traction devices on boots are recommended. |
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| Open Season: | December |
| Water: | No Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet at Crabtree Winter TH |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Click here to download the Cross-country ski trail map. Cross-country ski trail maps are available at the trailhead, the Summit Ranger Station, and at the Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol website. The Pinecrest Nordic Ski Patrol patrol every weekend during the winter season and some days mid-week during school vacations. Its mission is to serve the winter recreation user by providing:
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