Snowshoe in St. Lawrence County
Plan your next Cross-Country Skiing experience in St. Lawrence County with a range of trails to choose from. Check out some of our favorite trails below and get all of the details you need for trails across the county on the interactive trails website.
Easy & Adventurous Trail Hubs
Canton is a winter trail hub where snowshoeing feels both easy and adventurous. With a blend of groomed routes and quiet backcountry paths, there’s an experience for every pace whether you prefer wide, maintained loops or peaceful wooded trails after fresh snowfall.
The Indian Creek Nature Center offers scenic forested terrain and frozen wetlands, while SUNY Canton provides convenient access for a quick outing. The St. Lawrence Golf & Country Club transforms rolling fairways into expansive winter pathways. For a more natural escape, the Remington Recreation Center, Kip Trail, and Saddlemire Trail offer ungroomed routes where the only sounds are crunching snow and wind through the trees.
Snowshoeing around Potsdam blends collegiate energy with quiet forest escapes, offering a variety of winter landscapes within minutes of town. Trails at Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam provide easy-access wooded routes ideal for a quick outing between snowfalls.
Just beyond town, forests and park trails create longer, more immersive experiences. Routes near Brasher Falls and Parishville wind through peaceful state lands, while the Browns Bridge–Postwood Park system in Hannawa Falls offers scenic loops suited for all ability levels. At Southville State Forest, the River Hill trail follows stretches near the St. Regis River, where snow-covered banks and quiet woods define the journey.
Together, the Potsdam area delivers diverse, accessible winter terrain—perfect for both relaxed afternoon walks and steady-paced snowshoe adventures.
Immersive Backcountry Trails
Snowshoeing around Cranberry Lake delivers a classic Adirondack backcountry experience that is quiet, remote, and deeply immersive. In the Five Ponds Wilderness Area, miles of ungroomed trails wind through dense forests and along frozen waterways, offering true winter solitude after fresh snowfall.
Nearby trail systems around Peavine Swamp and Gilbert Tract feature wooded loops and gentle terrain that invite you to move at your own pace. Whether you’re following river corridors or breaking trail through untouched snow, the experience here is peaceful and unhurried with wide skies, quiet woods, and the stillness that defines a North Country winter. See the Cranberry Lake Complex website for more information.
Snowshoeing in the South Colton and Pierrepont area offers a scenic mix of open forest, rolling terrain, and quiet state lands perfect for winter exploration. At Higley Flow State Park, miles of trails wind through snow-covered woods, creating an easygoing yet immersive outdoor experience.
Nearby, Catamount Forest provides groomed public trails with peaceful mountain views, while High Flats State Forest blends forest paths and unplowed roads into longer looping routes ideal for steady-paced outings. In Pierrepont, Glenmeal State Forest offers shorter wooded trails perfect for a quiet afternoon snowshoe. Together, these forests deliver a peaceful North Country winter experience defined by fresh air, towering trees, and unspoiled snow.
Riverside Scenery
Snowshoeing in the Massena and Louisville area pairs riverside scenery with wide-open winter landscapes. At Nicandri Nature Center within Robert Moses State Park, visitors can explore easy, scenic trails overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Plus enjoy free cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals for both children and adults, making it an ideal starting point for families or first-timers.
Nearby in Louisville, Wilson Hill Wildlife Management Area offers a peaceful out-and-back trail through open fields and wooded stretches, with expansive views and a quiet, uncrowded feel.
Together, these trails provide a relaxed North Country winter experience that is accessible, scenic, and perfect for soaking in crisp air and riverfront beauty.
