Jasper Mountain Reserve cross-country skiing trails are open

Columbia County - With fresh snow, it is a great time for a trip to the Jasper Mountain Reserve. The privately owned, nonprofit reserve has 330 square miles of diverse terrain and offers year-round outdoor recreational options. The cross-country ski trails are groomed for classic and skate skiing.

JMR President Hartmut Stecher shared the following visitor's information:

Road Conditions: Payne Hollow Road, the road to the reserve may be plowed, though Columbia County usually clears it. In the meantime, all-wheel-drive and winter traction tires are required.

Weather: The forecast calls for clear skies, sunshine, and cold temperatures this week – perfect conditions for a ski outing.

Hiking trails are closed: Please do not walk or snow shoe on the freshly groomed cross country skiing trails.

Parking: Parking on the side of Payne Hollow Road is recommended. The groomed cross country skiing trails start at the trail head gate.

For more information about the reserve and the recreational, conservation, and teaching opportunities it offers, go to https://jaspermountainreserve.org.