The Dartmouth Cross Country Ski Center maintains over twenty-five kilometers of groomed cross country ski trails on Oak Hill and Garipay Field in Hanover, New Hampshire, as well as the ice on Occom Pond for ice skating. The Cross Country Ski Center has two facilities. One is based out of the DOC House on Occom Pond, which provides equipment rentals for skiing, skating, and other winter activities, as well as group and private instruction. The other facility is at Oak Hill, located in the north-east corner of Hanover. To get there, go north on Route 10 past the Golf Course, turn right at the Co-op Market, then take a sharp left after the road turns to dirt — park in the first lot on the right.
Our hours at both locations are from 10-5 on weekdays and 9-5 on weekends. We are closed on Mondays.
The Oak Hill is closed for the season, thanks for a great winter!
Hours may depend on snow conditions so please call ahead: (603) 643-6534 (DOC House) , 603-643-7426 (Oak Hill), email dartmouthcrosscountryski@gmail.com
Download a trail map (PDF, 2.1 MB).
Passes required! Download a season trail pass application (Word, 22KB, 2018-2019 season), or stop by the basement of Robinson Hall, or buy a day pass at DXC on Occom Pond or at Oak Hill for $14, half day for $8 after 2 PM.
For downhill/alpine skiing and snowboarding, visit the Dartmouth Skiway.
| XC Ski Package | Full Day | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Children up to 12 | $9 | $55 |
| Dartmouth Students | $15 | $75 |
| General | $20 | $105 |
| Snowshoes or Ice Skates | Day | Week |
| Children up to 12 | $7 | $30 |
| Dartmouth Students | $10 | $50 |
| General | $15 | $60 |
| Hockey Sticks | ||
| $2 | N/A |
| Season Trail Pass | Before 12/15 | Starting 12/15 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $135 | $160 |
| Dartmouth Employee/Ski Club | $125 | $150 |
| Dartmouth Students | $60 | $60 |
| Juniors (6-18)/Seniors (65 and over) | $75 | $105 |
| Family/Household Max | $320 | $355 |
| Day Trail Pass | ||
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Child (0-5) |
FREE |
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Junior (6-18), Seniors (Garipay only) |
$5 |
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| Adult |
$14 before 2 PM $8 after 2 PM
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Seniors are 65 years and older.
*Passholders must show their Oak Hill season pass and Oak Hill MUST be open to be eligible for reciprocal*
Showing your DXC Season Trail Pass gets you one day of skiing at each area for the 18-19 season.
50% off all season with no black out dates at the following areas with DXC Season Pass:
50% off one time with no blackouts:
XC Ski Lessons
Clinics
CALL OAK HILL TOURING CENTER at 603-643-7426 to reserve a spot!!!!
Every Saturday a classical ski group class is offered in the morning, 9:30 - 11:00; a skate group lesson is offered in the afternoon, 1:30 - 3:00. On Sunday, skate clinics in the morning; classic clinics in the afternoon; conditions permitting. Several levels, no experience necessary. $25/person, does not include rental or trail pass.
Private Lessons
By appointment, $40 per hour, $50 with rental.
Oak Hill Ski Touring Center Trail User Guideline
Oak Hill Fat Bike policy
1) All fat bikes must have a trail pass.
Just so you know Due to the logging project in Pine Park, that was unavoidable, between Jan. 28 – Feb. 15, there is no parking along Hilton Field Lane or in the College-owned parking lot across from the DOC House, and the sledding hill and several Pine Park trails are closed. Please park a Maynard Street Lot and walk, limited parking at the DOC House. https://campus-services.dartmouth.edu/projects/weekly-project-updates/removal-trees-pine-park
Bring the whole family for cross country skiing, skating and sledding. • Skates, snowshoes, and skis are available for rent. Skates sharpened while you wait.
Other Services
Winter Equipment
Available for rent: mountain snowshoes, backcountry ski packages, lanterns, mountaineering boots, clothing (mittens, jackets, etc.), tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and more!
Perfect Weekend Activities! • With an open fire to keep warm and great fun for everyone, the Cross Country Ski Center is the perfect place for families or groups of friends to come spend their Saturdays. We offer a social atmosphere and friendly staff.
Sections of Golf Course off-limits • Please stay off roped areas of the golf course!
Groomed Trails Off-limits to Dogs • Please remember, no dogs are allowed on or near groomed trails. Please keep your dogs twenty-five feet away from all groomed ski trails.
