Notchview
Notchview
4.5
About
Renowned for its Nordic skiing, Notchview also entices year-round adventurers for hiking and birdwatching.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Attractions
3 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
18 reviews
Excellent
11
Very good
5
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
0
john D
Westfield, MA313 contributions
Feb 2020
Snow conditions here are good even when you may not have any snow out your window! which is the case this year (2020), grass at my house but 15" of snow here. Trails for all abilities and the grooming is top notch. They hold many high school races here.
Written February 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cyborgoddess
Concord, NH37 contributions
Jan 2011
I went to Notchview for the first time this past Saturday. I went because I read about a learn to cross-country ski for free event they sponsored. Everything I experienced, from the parking lot & lodge to the trails was excellent. Jim, my instructor, was knowledgeable, patient and very kind. I only did one trail -- the circuit -- which was a lovely way to break into the sport. I will be heading back again and trying a few more of the trails. The grooming was excellent, the trail was beautiful, the people were kind. A day like this would make me seriously give up downhill skiing.
Written January 24, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dave d
Bradford, MA322 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Visited in July on our quest to hike or run in EVERY Trustees reservation. I chose a 4+ mile loop up and over Judges Hill then back via Bates road and Shaw road. There were a few other cars in the lot (4 or 5 bike riders and a couple of dog walkers) otherwise it was very quiet. My loop was uneventful. No views on the hill but some cool ruins (big fireplace). The smaller trails were a bit grassy (and ferny) but easily run-able. The bigger roads were in great shape and the fields were recently mowed (mown?). A very pleasant visit. This is a great place for a run/hike/bike etc.
Written July 17, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
samantha
New Hampshire140 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
I have been wanting to try cross country skiing, as I've always been a downhill skier. I have been interested in adding this to my winter activities. A friend and I booked a lesson with rentals for $45. You are able to arrive early and try the trails. The lesson started at 1 o'clock, it was with Heather, at 3:30pm we were still out on the trails. It was such a great experience and we learned so much from Heather. I went back again a few weeks later for one more lesson, I wanted to be sure I had enough of a skill set to ski on my own. I am glad I did. Highly recommend the lesson if you are interested in trying cross country, as its not as easy as it looks.
Written March 27, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Carla N
Cummington, MA5 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
This is great place to cross country ski. They have snow when no one else has it. Fantastic views, well groomed trails. They now have a rental shop for skis and snow shoes and warm soup from the Old Creamery. Very friendly, nice little lodge.
My only complaint is on busy weekends the fact that the trails are two way can be a bit frustrating.
My only complaint is on busy weekends the fact that the trails are two way can be a bit frustrating.
Written February 18, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JRenfrew
Worthington, MA198 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
We cross country ski at Notchview Reservation in Windsor several times every winter. The trail system is well groomed for both skate skiing as well as traditional nordic skiing. There are two shelters out on the trails where you have take your snack and enjoy terrific views of the Berkshire hills. The staff at Notchview is always friendly and helpful and there is now a cafe and ski rentals in the lodge. Notchview is a property of The Trustees of Reservations, the oldest conservation organization in the country.
Written January 25, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
LookingForLowKeyLuxury
New York City, NY157 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Excellent conditions! Perfect place to cross country ski having lots of natural snow. Trails are easy to moderate and are groomed and gorgeous. Clubhouse has lots of places to warm up and have a coffee or snack. We were able to both use our own skis and also rent ones for our so .
Written December 28, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sarena N
Leverett, Massachusetts3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Best conditions are when trails have been tracked. Then, it's the best skiing around. Even when there's no snow in the Pioneer Valley, there'll be great skiing here.
Written January 19, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
amy c
Northampton, MA33 contributions
Dec 2019
I have gone to Notchview for the last 15 years.In the beginning, they allowed senior members to ski free on the weekdays and gave a discount to senior members on the weekends. Last year when they started to charge more and removed the free weekday skiing; the grooming fell off markedly. They took several days to groom after it snowed as compared to how quickly they opened all the trails like the day after a snow prior to then. They did not indicate which trails were groomed/tracked and when you asked bc it was not posted, you often got wrong info. Grooming used to be every day as opposed to every 2 or three days.
What got me after the last snow fall was that most of the trails, even major ones , were not done when I got there on Sunday , 6 days after the storm.
I do not think it is a winning formula to charge more and groom less. So if you are an intermediate skier, you may have to keep the the circuit trail or the roads.
I had bought a season pass, but next year I will not bc it isn't worth it if you can't start skiing the day after it snows.
What got me after the last snow fall was that most of the trails, even major ones , were not done when I got there on Sunday , 6 days after the storm.
I do not think it is a winning formula to charge more and groom less. So if you are an intermediate skier, you may have to keep the the circuit trail or the roads.
I had bought a season pass, but next year I will not bc it isn't worth it if you can't start skiing the day after it snows.
Written December 17, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gary R
6 contributions
Apr 2019
Winter and summer we've hiked the trails at Notchview. Well maintained X-country ski trails in the winter.
Written May 12, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I am looking to make a reservation for a XC skiing lesson on Saturday or Sunday, December 29th or 30th for myself and my husband as we are staying in the area over the weekend.
Can someone help me with that?
The website is a little confusing....
Written December 18, 2018
anyone know if they have instructors or a local trainer for ski jorring?
Written November 17, 2015
Showing results 1-2 of 2
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing