Weston Ski Track (Officially known as the Leo J. Martin Ski Track) is a

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and

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area located in

Weston, Massachusetts Weston is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 15 miles west of Boston. At the time of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Weston was 11,851. Weston was incorporated in 1713, and protectio ...

. The facility is managed by the

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. The DCR's mission is ...

and is situated along the

Charles River The Charles River ( Massachusett: ''Quinobequin)'' (sometimes called the River Charles or simply the Charles) is an river in eastern Massachusetts. It flows northeast from Hopkinton to Boston along a highly meandering route, that doubles b ...

, approximately 13 miles west of downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The ski track, open seasonally (typically December through March), provides a 2 kilometer lit ski loop with

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, along with an additional 13 kilometers of groomed trails which are dependent on natural snowfall. In the warmer months, the land is used as the Leo J. Martin Golf Course. Trails at Weston Ski Track are groomed for both skate and classic techniques. The facility also serves as the home of the Eastern Massachusetts Bill Koch League junior Nordic ski program, in addition to a number of local high school, collegiate, and masters nordic ski teams in the surrounding region. Races geared towards disabled skiers and veterans have been hosted at the center, as a hub for adaptive skiing in the area. Skiers can walk across a bridge to access additional groomed trails within the town of Newton, MA. Lessons and equipment rentals are available on-site, including an indoor ski center with locker room facilities. Trails are maintained by a PistenBulley 100 groomer and LED lighting provides the opportunity for night skiing.

Management

Weston Ski Track was founded in 1974 and has continually operated at the same location. In 2015, the ski track underwent a shift from private to public management, as the Massachusetts DCR took over responsibility for facility operations and maintenance from Charles River Recreation, the previous operator. Retail operations including a ski shop and equipment rentals are remain under the purview of Charles River Recreation.

External links

Department of Conservation and RecreationWeston Ski TrackTrail MapNewton Conservators

References

{{reflist Ski areas and resorts in Massachusetts Sports venues completed in 1974 1974 establishments in Massachusetts Weston, Massachusetts