Saratoga Springs Winter Activities Guide

Discover the wealth of winter activities in Saratoga NY! Skiing, snow sports, ice skating, sightseeing... the Saratoga area has it all! Enjoy these great winter activities in Warren, Washington and Saratoga County.

Cross Country Skiing

Snowshoeing In Saratoga

Do you love nature? Slow things down a bit with a scenic cross country skiing or snowshoeing trip. These are wonderful ways to explore the beauty of nature while getting great exercise!

Where to go cross country skiing & snowshoeing in Saratoga:

  • Saratoga Spa State Park is our top pick for scenic cross country skiing & snowshoeing because of its timeless beauty and open terrain. You can also find a wide variety of winter expeditions at the park, offered at no cost or minimal cost. You'll find these listed each winter in our Saratoga events calendar.
  • Coles Woods Ski Trails in Glens Falls offer day and night skiing with trails lit until 10:30 pm.
  • Gore Mountain in the Adirondacks offers over 80 groomed nordic ski trails.
  • Garnet Hill Lodge offers guided cross country skiing adventures and challenging cross country skiing over miles of back country ski trails.
  • Killington offers many great groomed and ungroomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing.

Downhill Skiing

Downhill Skiing

Looking for a downhill skiing adventure near Saratoga NY? Skiing down the slopes of the Adirondacks offers a one-of-a-kind experience, and Saratoga is just a short drive from many of the area’s exceptional ski resorts!

Where to go downhill skiing near Saratoga:

  • Gore Mountain - North Creek NY
  • Whiteface Mountain - Lake Placid NY
  • Oak Mountain Ski Resort - Speculator NY
  • West Mountain - Glens Falls NY
  • Titus Mountain - Malone NY
  • Snow Ridge Ski Area - Turin NY
  • McCauley Mountain - Old Forge NY
  • Willard Mountain - Greenwich NY
  • Jiminy Peak - Hancock MA
  • Bromley Mountain - Peru VT
  • Killington Resort - Killington VT
  • Prospect Mountain Ski Area - Bennington VT
  • Stratton Mountain - Bondville VT

Snowmobiling

Snowmobile Trails

When you see those snowflakes falling, you know what to do – bundle up and head outdoors! There's nothing like gliding over miles of freshly fallen snow on a speedy snowmobile. What a thrill! Snowmobiling is one of the most popular winter sports in Saratoga because the area is full of great trails and plenty of snow.

Where to go snowmobiling near Saratoga:

  • Head north where you'll find miles and miles of Adirondack snowmobile trails!
  • Old Forge & Inlet region – known as "The Snowmobile Capital Of The East" because of its abundant groomed snowmobile trails
  • Moose River Plains Wilderness
  • Cranberry Lake
  • Long Lake region
  • Northern Franklin County – all the way to the Canadian border
  • Hamilton County & Speculator – over 750 miles of groomed trails and frequent snowmobile races

Ice Skating

Ice Skates

When was the last time you went ice skating? Discover how much fun it can be to spend a couple of hours practicing your skating skills and having a few laughs with family and friends!
Ice skating is one of the many winter activities in Saratoga NY that's great for children and adults alike.

Where to go ice skating in Saratoga:

  • The Saratoga Springs Ice Rink on Weibel Avenue – year round indoor skating arena
  • Saratoga's many streams and lakes – frozen solid for most of the winter season
Nearby ice skating in Glens Falls NY
  • Crandall Park – outdoor lighted rink
  • Glens Falls Civic Center – indoor rink
  • Glens Falls Rec Dept Ice Rink – indoor
  • East Field – outdoor skating rink

During the chilly months, America's favorite summer hangout becomes America’s most breathtaking winter wonderland. Abounding in spectacular beauty and winter activities, Saratoga, NY offers plenty of shimmering snow for a winter season full of fun, sightseeing and outdoor adventure. Luckily, the spas in Saratoga are open year round, so be sure to treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment after an eventful day in the snow!

Looking for more winter fun? Check out these great winter events in Saratoga...
Victorian Streetwalk
First Night Saratoga
Winterfest
Chowderfest

Discover more winter events on our Saratoga events calendar.

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