The Kenai Peninsula is a haven for cross-country skiers. Trails throughout the Kenai Peninsula offer unlimited possibilities for skiing adventures!

• The Kenai Nordic Trails, with two trail heads, one at the Kenai Golf Course and one behind the Peninsula Oilers Baseball Field, are an exciting combination of winter fun and accessibility. These two trails, for day use only, are "suitable for a beginner, yet challenging even for an experienced skier," (Kenai Parks & Recreation Department) (907) 283-3855.
  
  
• Tsalteshi Trails, located behind Skyview High School, offer 15 kilometers of trails, varying in difficulty, for day use only. Difficult sections include dips, valleys, and hills that will challenge experienced skiers, while the flat soccer field is available for beginners. These are maintained by the Tsalteshi Trail Association (907) 262-6257.
  
  
• The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has maintained ski trails since the 1960's. Today, four loops are available for day use only, the longest of which is six miles. When the Headquarters Lake freezes, there is also a 1.5 mile trail that follows the Lake's perimeter.

In addition to snow maching and skiing, the Kenai Peninsula offers a variety of winter pastimes. Residents and visitors alike, fill the snowy days with old favorites like ice-skating and sledding, and snow ball fights. For a unique twist on cross-country skiing, try skijoring!

Skijoring is just like cross-country skiing with two small additions…an inexpensive harness unit and the family dog.

The same areas that are open to snow machines and skiers are available for skijoring, sledding, or even a family snowman building contest!