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Cross Country Skiing

Ski passes area now available
Season Pass
Single - $40
Family - $100
Day Passes $5
Mon - Fri at Park Office
Sat. & Sun. at Ski Hut
Contact the park office (814-676-5915)for information

Board Members

President:
Kirby Neubert
Vice-President:
Peg Sims
Secretary:
Jean Snyder
Treasurer:
Joe Smith
Board:
Arthur Cubbon
Keith Cubbon
John Kolojejchick
Carl Meinstereifel
Michelle Melhburger
Libby Culbertson
Bob McCall
Jeff Albright

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 Latest News  from the Park

                               

Cross Country Skiing Update Jan. 23, 2012

Due to the warm temperatures and rain, the snow is melting fast on the ski trails. We will update again when next the conditions become conducive for skiing.

Think Snow!

Ticket boot and Ski hut

Ski hut inside


Trying out the trail

Winter in the Park

Some might think that the winter season is one of inactivity in the Park. Actually the opposite is true. There are many things to do at this time of year. With the recent heavy snow the 11.2 miles of trails at the Cross Country Ski Area were groomed and track set. Cross Country Skiing Brochure with trail map pdf file

Ski passes are available at the park office Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. On Weekends passes can be purchased at the Cross Country Ski Area.

The Friends group has several free night skis planned. (see below)


In addition to skiing, the Gerard Hiking Trail is open year round and many consider winter hiking to be the best of the year. Snowshoeing on the Gerard trail adds another facet to enjoying the park in winter. The Adirondack shelters at Cow Run and Wolfkiel are available for overnight camping. Be sure to get your camping permit at the park office before heading out on the trail.

In areas where the Gerard Trail and Ski Trail overlap please hike or snowshoe to the side of the groomed trail.

If you'r showshoeing off trail and you find an unmarked oil well, please record the GPS location and report it to the park office. The Orpah Wells Project will appreciate your help.

The bike trail is also open for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. The bike trail is not groomed and no pass is required for cross country skiing use.

Free Night Cross Country Skiing

January 7 and 21 and February 4 and 18

Come out and enjoy Night Skiing in Oil Creek State Park

The Friends of Oil Creek State Park are sponsoring four night time cross country skiing events at the park this winter.

Participants must supply their own skis and are encouraged to bring a headlamp or flashlight.

The Friends will supply special food for a social time after the ski and participants are encouraged to bring drinks and snacks to share.

All night skis are scheduled for Saturday at 7:00PM and participants should meet at the ski hut at the cross country ski area along Plumer-Petrolium Centre Road.

We will break up into groups based on ability or desired distance.

For more information or ski conditions, contact the park office at 814-676-5915.


 

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Activities
  • Picnicking - Day use
    • Petroleum Center
    • Blood Farm
  • Canoeing and Kayaking
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Historical interpretation
  • Train Station Visitors Center

Click on the Activities page for additional information

 Volunteer Projects
  • Over the Hill Gang
  • Orphan Wells Project
  • Small group trail upkeep
  • Bluebird Monitors
  • Landscaping
  • Office work
  • Fish stocking
  • Train Station Visitors Center
  • EE&I volunteer
  • Maple sugaring

Click on the Vounteers page for additional information

 



 
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