Inlet, New York
Fern Park Ski Trails
Inlet’s town ski setting with a lighted near-base loop, mapped winter-groomed routes and hillier outer terrain that extends well beyond the maintained core.
- Arrival
- Loomis Road off South Shore Road
- Near-base option
- Lighted winter loop
- Map key
- Difficulty plus separate grooming symbols
- Winter facilities
- Pavilion warming rooms and restrooms
Start at the Loomis Road park entrance. The town’s two-sided map separates difficulty, winter grooming and bike singletrack; the wider trail system crosses public and private land and needs careful route selection.
Trails & terrain
The current map marks easy, moderate and difficult terrain separately from its snowflake symbol for winter grooming and its bicycle symbol for singletrack. The Lighted Loop and Fifth Lake routes are close to the base; mapped groomed connections also extend through pasture and woodland. The reverse side shows more remote FX Matt and Outer Perimeter routes. Some outer paths are unmaintained and hard to follow, so do not turn a summer network total into groomed ski mileage.
Town current two-sided map: winter grooming, difficulty, outer routes and restrictions ↗ · Official Inlet winter use, Loomis Road directions and pavilion facilities ↗
Lessons & getting started
For a shorter first outing, locate the near-base Lighted Loop and the return to the pavilion before going farther. Difficulty is rated within Fern’s system and is not directly comparable with another resort’s grades. The reviewed town resources do not establish a daily ski school or instruction included with free park access. A lit loop helps with orientation but does not make every route suitable for a beginner.
Town current two-sided map: winter grooming, difficulty, outer routes and restrictions ↗ · Official Inlet winter use, Loomis Road directions and pavilion facilities ↗
Rentals & equipment
Bring skis or arrange rentals before arriving; the reviewed park page does not establish an onsite Nordic rental shop. The town identifies public restrooms and winter warming rooms in the pavilion, alongside a separate indoor skating rink. Confirm which facilities are available for your visit. Those winter amenities do not establish an included ski lesson or access to all summer sports facilities.
Official Inlet winter use, Loomis Road directions and pavilion facilities ↗ · Town current two-sided map: winter grooming, difficulty, outer routes and restrictions ↗
Arrival & parking
From Inlet’s Route 28, turn onto South Shore Road, then left onto Loomis Road and continue to the park parking area. The town places the lot about a short block beyond that turn, and the map marks parking and restrooms at the base. Its footer address at Arrowhead Park is the town contact location, not Fern’s ski trailhead. Check current parking and lighting arrangements before relying on an evening visit.
Official Inlet winter use, Loomis Road directions and pavilion facilities ↗ · Town current two-sided map: winter grooming, difficulty, outer routes and restrictions ↗
Passes & trail etiquette
Fern is a free town recreation park, but the trails cross both public and private property. Stay on marked routes and carry out what you bring in. The map prohibits hunting, firearms, camping, snowmobiles and motor vehicles on the trail system. Overflow trailer parking at the base does not permit snowmobile trail travel. Follow current signs and keep remote connections separate from the maintained winter core.
Official Inlet winter use, Loomis Road directions and pavilion facilities ↗ · Town current two-sided map: winter grooming, difficulty, outer routes and restrictions ↗
Official planning resources
Reviewed . Confirm current passes, services and access rules with the operator before travel.
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