Ski Center Status

All the snow we last received, (22") have resulted in super skiing for at least another week. The wind has slowed down.  Sunday's high temperature is forecasted to be around 33 F with sunny skies. Over night the temperatures are dropping down in the low 20s leaving the surface snow hard and fast before it softens as the temperatures rise. Stay tuned for updates. See below for more details. Remember Wednesday nights we are open for night skiing until 8 pm. Ski service and an opportunity to purchase new and used ski equipment will be available when we are open for business. Rental fees will be deducted when purchasing equipment after skiing. (Please email  <hans@xcskihighpoint.com> for more details.)

9:00 pm, Saturday, 14 February 2026:

On a scale from 0-10 skiing will be around 9. There is no need to travel north to NY, VT, NH, ME or across to Canada. Check back for updates on this website since it's difficult to keep up with emails and phone calls.   

GOOMING FACTS:  Most of our grooming is done with a four wheeler with tracks and a drag-behind-unit with two track setters and a scarifier to break up hard packed snow.  Our large snow groomer has a tiller and track setters.  The large groomer does a better job, but needs more snow depth. Correct timing for grooming takes many variables into consideration like temperature, wind, sun exposure, new snow, old snow, ice, amount of traffic, freezing rain, etc.  Usually 12"+ of snow is needed to use the larger/heavier "grooming machines",  and 6"+ is needed to use the lighter "4-wheeler groomer".  When there is less snow cover (4-5"), but skiers are desperate to get out we will pack snow with a roller.  

Keep in mind usually your local weather may be warmer with no snow on the ground.  High Point temperatures at higher elevations average 10 F colder than i.e. New York City, and 5 F colder than the local towns.  Click on the Rutgers' weather station link above or below to see current temperatures right by the highest point in New Jersey.    

We cannot take reservations for our services in the State park due to limited parking (about 240 cars).  On busy weekends we can run out of parking by 10 am.  All our services are "first come first serve" in the ski lodge. All credit cards are accepted with the transaction fee of 3.99% charged to the customer.  The parking lot closest to the lodge is for 80 cars, and parking for handicapped skiers ONLY (i.e. wheelchair) is right outside the lodge.  You may opt to drop off before going to the overflow p-lot you passed on your way into the park, located by the old ski lodge with room for an additional 160 cars. A good idea is to ski during the week, or on Wednesday nights with smaller crowds.

The operation is now based out of the new ski lodge, (Interpretive/Nature Center).  Park and walk up the driveway to the lodge for trail passes, rentals, lessons, cafeteria, resale and ski services. Operational floor space has increased compared to the old ski lodge we used for the first 22 years since 1995.  Please read all signs and follow directions. Bring backpacks to enjoy snacks and drinks while on the trails.

Season passes are good from last season due to lack of snow, and we will always honor those passes if the previous season  falls short of 30 days of operation.  (We were open for 46 days and 31 days two and three seasons ago on natural snow).  With new snowmaking we count on increasing our days of operation during winters to come.  We will be open for night skiing on Wednesdays again, and would be interested in working with local ski teams to host a night race. Bring your headlamp or rent one in the lodge. Ski packages with NNN or Prolink are for sale including skis, bindings, boots, and poles. Email us with interest in purchases of ski equipment:  <hans@xcskihighpoint.com>. It's a mix of Whitewoods, Salomon, Fischer, Madshus, and Swix equipment.

Thank you for making High Point Cross Country Ski Center your ski destination, and feel free to share any of your favorite photos by emailing <hans@xcskihighpoint.com>. Best, Hans

Ski Center Hours 

Normal Operating Hours

Monday                                    9am – 4pm

Tuesday                                   9am – 4pm

Wednesday                              9am – 8pm   Night Skiing!

Thursday                                  9am – 4pm

Friday                                       9am – 4pm

Weekends and Holidays          8am – 4pm