High Point Cross Country Ski Area

High Point XC Ski Center
1480, Rt. 23
Sussex, NJ  07461
973-702-1222

They offer more than 15 km of trails for cross country skiing, including beginner to expert trails, as well special trails for children, handicapped, and visually impaired skiers. There is a 8 km trail for snowshoeing.

This ski area is for cross country skiers and snowshoeing. There are no lifts, no downhill skiing, and no snowboarding.

For those without equipment, they have cross country ski and snowshoe half day and full day rentals.

They also offer group and private lesson for children five years and older, adults, and seniors.

The trails are groomed for skate and classic skiing with a Prinoth T2 groomer, the same machine used in the '94 Lillehammer Winter Olympics or a Skidoo Scandic wide track snowmobile pulling a roller or track setter.

The ski season is from December 1st to March 31st, depending on weather and snow conditions. Call ahead for snow conditions and operation.

For the 2011/12 ski season, their snow making equipment has been upgraded to cover three loops. At over 1600 feet in elevation, High Point gets the most natural snow of all the areas in Northern NJ and the NYC Metropolitan area.

Their Hours of Operation are: Monday -Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday-Sunday & holidays 8:00am-4:00pm
High Point State Park office 8:00am-4:30pm,
Phone (973) 702-1222 (December 1 - April 1)
E-mail: hpk@warwick.net

They are operated under contract with the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks and Forestry.