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- Distance
- 0.33 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Descent
- 131 ft
- High Point
- 3,038 ft
Good For: Downhill Ski
About This Trail
Grouse Way is a 1,768 ft blue ski run (piste) trail located near McHenry, Maryland. This ski run is for downhill skiing and snowboarding in season, and it can be hiked in either direction in the off-season.
Ski Etiquette
Resort-groomed trail.
- Stay in control. Be able to stop or steer around people and objects.
- People below you have the right of way. It's your job to avoid them.
- Don't stop where you block a trail or can't be seen from above.
- Look uphill and yield when you start down or merge onto a trail.
- Use leashes or ski brakes so gear can't run away.
- Obey signs and closures. Stay off closed trails.
- Know how to load and ride the lifts before you get on.
Photos & Video
Footage Starts Here: Open Map Directions to the Start
Plan Your Visit
- Opening Day
- TBD
- Trailhead
- 296 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, MD 21541
- Fee
- Lift ticket required. See current prices.
- Hours & Season
- Ski season depends on snow and snowmaking. See resort hours.
- Restrooms
- In the resort lodge.
- Managed By
- Wisp Resort · 800-462-9477
- Emergency
- Call 911. Nearest hospital: Garrett Regional Medical Center, 251 N. 4th Street, Oakland (301-533-4000).
Know Before You Go
- New to skiing? Wisp offers Lift, Lesson and Rental packages for ages 8 and up, and booking online saves money.
- Check the mountain report before you drive. Open runs change daily.
- Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in, stay on the trail, and if you're leaving a track, turn back.
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Visitor details checked by Deep Creek Times in October 2026. Fees and hours can change; confirm with the managing agency.
