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    Ohiopyle State Park

    Winter Recreation

    Pennsylvania state parks are open 365 days a year, even in the winter. The Winter Report provides ice and snow depth information for state parks.

    Enjoy the Winter

    Ohiopyle State Park is exceptionally beautiful during the winter, and offers many winter activities. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and to follow all trail signs and markings to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

    Park trails are open for cross-country skiing. There are 33.9 miles of trails recommended for cross-country skiing. The Sproul Trails and a section of Kentuck Trail were created for cross-country skiing. With deep snowfall, the Great Allegheny Passage also is good for cross-country skiing. 

    Please check the trail difficulty rating before adventuring on the trails.

    A hill is maintained for sledding in the Sugarloaf Snowmobile and Mountain Bike Area, adjacent to the parking area. Ohiopyle State Park is exceptionally beautiful during the winter, and offers many winter activities. 

    The 15.9 miles of the Sugarloaf Trail System and Pressley Ridge Trail are open to snowmobiles. The Sugarloaf snowmobile area has a parking area with an unloading ramp.

    Snowmobiles may be operated on designated trails and roads from the day following the last deer season in December until April 1, weather permitting.

    All snowmobiles must be registered and follow all Pennsylvania snowmobile rules.

    Park trails are open for snowshoeing. Please check the trail difficulty rating before adventuring on the trails.