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Varysburg, New York

Byrncliff Cross Country Ski Center

Varysburg skiing across golf grounds and woodland, with marked night-skiing segments, first-come rentals and lessons by appointment.

Ski styles
Classic tracks & skate
Lessons
By appointment; trail fee included
Rentals
First come, first served
Arrival
2357 Humphrey Road, Varysburg

Byrncliff’s Nordic outings start at the resort ski shop. Its shared conditions page separates skiing and snowmobiling; use the ski entry and winter map for your trip.

Trails & terrain

The winter map separates easier, more difficult and most-difficult routes, identifies numbered junctions and marks lighted segments. Swizzler has a one-way designation. A printed notice concerns work on the wooded east-side trails; confirm that area’s current access with the operator rather than assuming the notice has expired. Night skiing is limited to designated west-side routes.

Operator-linked winter map, lighting & east-side work notice ↗

Lessons & getting started

Reserve Nordic lessons with the office. The current ski page lists individual and small-group instruction with trail fees included. Its linked illustration is older; confirm the current package and equipment arrangements when booking. Rental inclusion is not established by that lesson listing.

Nordic lessons, rental inclusions, forms & child supervision ↗

Rentals & equipment

The ski shop lists Nordic skis, boots and poles, with an adult skate-ski option and snowshoe equipment. Rentals are first come, first served; the operator does not take equipment reservations. Check the required rental form and availability before relying on particular sizes or a large group’s equipment.

Nordic lessons, rental inclusions, forms & child supervision ↗ · Separate dated ski and snowmobile reports ↗

Arrival & parking

Use 2357 Humphrey Road in Varysburg. The operator’s approach directions use Route 20A and the resort’s flag-marked entrance. Begin at the ski shop for your pass and rental arrangements; the winter map marks the shop and restaurant separately from Maple Lodge. Confirm designated ski parking on arrival.

Humphrey Road visitor address & Route 20A approach ↗ · Operator-linked winter map, lighting & east-side work notice ↗ · Separate dated ski and snowmobile reports ↗

Passes & trail etiquette

A trail pass and the appropriate liability form are required, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Follow posted closures and direction signs. The conditions page has separate ski and snowmobile sections. Use the dated ski entry to confirm current access and ask the shop which night routes are available.

Nordic lessons, rental inclusions, forms & child supervision ↗ · Separate dated ski and snowmobile reports ↗ · Operator-linked winter map, lighting & east-side work notice ↗

Official planning resources

Reviewed . Confirm current passes, services and access rules with the operator before travel.

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