Bristol Mountain has a Nordic snowsports experience unlike any other in the region. Snowmaking, lighting, and grooming on 1.2 km of gentle rolling hills equates to fun for the whole family. Plus there’s an additional 1.8 km loop that when open, weather permitting, provides a total of 3 km of exciting outdoor Nordic fun.
The Nordic Center is scheduled to operate from December 9, 2011, through March 11, 2012, Monday through Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm. The operating schedule is weather dependent and may change based on snow conditions, special events, or race events. Call 585-374-1114 or email nordiccenter@bristolmt.com for actual hours of operation or additional information.
2011-12 Nordic Center Rates
| Trail Ticket, Age 8+ |
$10 |
| Trail Ticket, Age 7 & Younger |
Free |
| Equipment Rental, Skis-Boots-Poles |
$17 + tax |
| Class Lesson, One Hour, Weekends at 11am |
$22 |
| Trail Package, Ticket-Rental-Lesson |
$35 |
| 1-Hour Private Lesson |
$60 |
| 1-Hour Private Lesson, Each Additional Person |
$40 |
| 2-Hour Private Lesson |
$100 |
| 2-Hour Private Lesson, Each Additional Person |
$70 |
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| Snowshoe Trail Ticket |
$10 |
| Snowshoe Rental |
$14 + tax |
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| Season Pass, Age 8+ |
$65 |
| Season Pass, Age 7 & Younger with Adult Purchase |
Free |
Photo ID and credit card is required to rent equipment.
Location and Directions
The Nordic Center is located at the summit of Bristol Mountain at 5589 South Hill Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424. GPS Coordinates – N 42° 74.198’, W 077° 42.615’
From the South
Traveling on I-86, take I-390 North to Exit 2 toward Cohocton. Take Route 371 North to Route 21 North, and pass through the Village of Naples. Continue on Route 21 North to Route 64 North. Travel eight miles to Bristol Center. Turn left on to County Road 32 traveling 1.5 miles. Turn left on to South Hill Road (portions unpaved). Travel 4.5 miles to the Bristol Mountain Nordic Center. Turn left into the parking and skier drop off area.
From the West
Traveling eastbound on the NYS Thruway, take Exit 45 toward Victor. Turn left on to Route 96 South and travel into the Town of Victor. Turn right on to Maple Avenue/County Road 3. County Road 3 becomes Route 20C/Route 444. Continue through the Town of Bloomfield. Turn left on to Route 5 & 20 East. Turn right onto Route 64 South/Bristol Valley Road. Travel six miles to Bristol Center. Turn right on to County Road 32 traveling 1.5 miles. Turn left on to South Hill Road (portions unpaved). Travel 4.5 miles to the Bristol Mountain Nordic Center. Turn left into the parking and skier drop off area.
From the East
Traveling westbound on the NYS Thruway, take Exit 43 toward Manchester. Turn right on to Main Street/Route 21 South and travel into the Town of Canandaigua. Turn left on to Route 332 South/North Main Street. Turn slight right onto Route 5 & 20 West/Western Boulevard. Turn left on to Route 21 S/Bristol Road. Bristol Road becomes County Road 32. Pass through Bristol Center and travel 1.5 miles. Turn left on to South Hill Road (portions unpaved). Travel 4.5 miles to the Bristol Mountain Nordic Center. Turn left into the parking and skier drop off area.
Cross Country Skiers’ Responsibility Code
• Always stay in control.
• Observe all signs and posted warnings.
• Keep off all closed trails.
• Always ski to the right when passing on-coming skiers and when skiing a double track.
• On a two-way trail, descending skiers always have the right-of-way.
• Don’t litter. If you pack it in, pack it out.
• Respect private property.
• Yield the track to faster skiers or skiers saying “Track”.
• Stay clear of snow grooming equipment and personnel.
• Report all accidents.
Download Winter Guide
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