Summerstown Trails.
Non-profit trail network near Williamstown, Ontario with groomed XC skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and lessons
The brief.
Summerstown Trails is operated by the Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST), a non-profit founded around 1970 that maintains a recreational trail network at 6150 County Road 27 in Williamstown, Ontario. Winter brings over 20 km of groomed trails for classic and skate cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, plus over 10 km of machine-groomed fat-biking trails. Spring and fall open the trails to hiking and mountain biking, with a Trillium bloom in early May and fall foliage. FOTST runs Learn-to-Ski programs through its Jackrabbit-style kids streams and adult classic and skate lessons, and holds affiliations with Nordiq Canada, Cross Country Ski Ontario, and the National Coaching Certification Program. On-site rentals cover skis, snowshoes, and fat bikes.
8. ways in.
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Cross-Country Skiing
For: All levelsWhen: WinterOver 20 km of groomed trails for both skate and classic cross-country skiing across the Summerstown trail network. Trail access is supported through FOTST membership.
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Snowshoeing
For: All levelsWhen: WinterOver 20 km of snowshoeing trails suitable for all ability levels, separate from the groomed ski tracks.
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Fat Biking
For: Beginners to expertsWhen: Winter (weather dependent)Over 10 km of machine-groomed trails for fat biking, with terrain suited to both beginners and experienced riders.
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Hiking & Mountain Biking
For: All levelsWhen: Spring & FallIn the non-winter seasons the trails open to hiking and mountain biking, with seasonal highlights including the early-May Trillium bloom and fall foliage.
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Equipment Rentals
For: Adult and child sizesWhen: Winter (fat bikes year-round, weather dependent)On-site rentals of snowshoes, classic waxless skis, skate skis, and fat bikes including boots, poles, or helmets. Open Saturday-Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM, last rental 2:30 PM. No reservations; cash or e-transfer.
Snowshoes $6/4hr; classic skis $12/4hr; skate skis $15/4hr; fat bikes $15/hr; 25% off groups of 4+
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Kids Learn-to-Ski (Bunny Rabbits / Jackrabbits / Track Attack)
For: Ages 4–12When: January–FebruaryEight Sunday 1:00 PM sessions starting January 11, grouped by skill into Bunny Rabbits (4–5), Jackrabbits Level 1 (6–8), and Track Attack (8–12) to build skiing technique and fitness.
$67 for 8 sessions; seasonal rental package $60
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Adult Learn-to-Ski Lessons
For: Youth and adultsWhen: JanuaryFour January sessions, 2:00–3:00 PM, covering classic technique (diagonal stride, double pole, hills) or skate technique (one skate, two skate, offset, free skate).
$60 for 4 sessions; seasonal rental $100
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FOTST Membership
For: Individuals, couples, familiesMembership supports trail maintenance and includes trail-condition updates, members-only events, a ski-lesson discount, and a discount at Total Cyclery in Cornwall. Patron contributions also accepted.
Individual CA$40; Couple CA$70; Family CA$100
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Worth knowing.
- 01Over 20 km of groomed trails for skate and classic skiing, plus over 10 km of machine-groomed fat-biking trailsSource ↗
- 02Operated by the Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST), a non-profit that marked 50 years in 2020Source ↗
- 03Affiliated with Nordiq Canada, Cross Country Ski Ontario, and the National Coaching Certification ProgramSource ↗
- 04Rentals open Saturday-Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM (last rental 2:30 PM); cash or e-transfer onlySource ↗
Outside the door.
27° with 13 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.
Get in
touch.
- Website
- summerstowntrails.com
- Address
- 6150 County Road 27, Williamstown, ON, K0C 2J0