Miles of Scenic Hiking and Biking Trails Off the Beaten Path
Backcountry Trails
snowshoe backcountry trails
With 11,000 acres at our disposal, you better believe we've got some trails worth hiking. That's like 17 square miles of unspoiled wilderness complete with unique flora, scenic overlooks, and challenging rock scrambles. Much like our ski slopes, our hiking options range from easy to difficult, so whatever your ability level, grab a map from the Depot or Mountain Adventure Center (MAC) in the village, and explore Snowshoe's backcountry.
backcountry safety
The backcountry is awesome. But it can also be unpredictable. Be prepared and check out these safety tips before you go.
Trails are designated for mixed-use by hikers, cross-country mountain bikers, and other users and activities. Please be courteous to other trail users, yield when appropriate, and pass with care.
These trails lead into remote areas with no services. Cellular phones may not have coverage. Ride or hike with a partner, and let a responsible party know where you will be and when you plan to return.
You may encounter authorized and unauthorized vehicles, trail work crews, and construction areas. Always stay alert and use caution.
Trails and/or lifts may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, weather, special events, construction, or trail conditions. Please check the mountain report and obtain additional information at the Mountain Adventure Center (MAC) or the Depot.
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These trails lead into remote areas with no services. Cellular phones may not have coverage. Ride or hike with a partner, and let a responsible party know where you will be and when you plan to return.
You may encounter authorized and unauthorized vehicles, trail work crews, and construction areas. Always stay alert and use caution.
Trails and/or lifts may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, weather, special events, construction, or trail conditions. Please check the mountain report and obtain additional information at the Mountain Adventure Center (MAC) or the Depot.
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Weather conditions often change rapidly in the mountains. Finding sufficient shelter may not be possible. Be prepared. Bring enough water for your entire party. Potable water for drinking is not available in backcountry areas.
Never approach or feed wildlife. Do not get closer than 100 yards. Confrontations are best handled by staying calm and backing away slowly. Don't make wildlife feel threatened.
Take care of paradise...Leave only footprints, take nothing but pictures, and kill nothing but time.
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Never approach or feed wildlife. Do not get closer than 100 yards. Confrontations are best handled by staying calm and backing away slowly. Don't make wildlife feel threatened.
Take care of paradise...Leave only footprints, take nothing but pictures, and kill nothing but time.
The degree of difficulty rating and symbols are relative to Snowshoe Mountain only. rich-text, responsive-table
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