Cross-Country Skiing In Ohio

There are plenty of wonderful places in Ohio where one can go cross-country skiing. As we all know, in Ohio we are blessed with very cold winters and these conditions give visitors the opportunity to get out and about. Below are 20+ places to enjoy Cross Country Skiing in Ohio.

Handy jump-to regions: Northeast Ohio | Northwest Ohio | Central Ohio | Southeast Ohio | Southwest Ohio

NORTHEAST OHIO

CLEVELAND METROPARKS (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Cuyahoga County, skiing is allowed on the hiking, bridle, and unplowed all-purpose trails. This country park also has 6 golf courses. Ski rentals are available on an hourly basis.

Cleveland Metroparks is located at: 4101 Fulton Pkwy., Cleveland, OH 44144. Website | Facebook

FINDLEY STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Lorain County, there are over 5 miles of trails available for people to use. These trails are available when the ground is frozen solid and is covered with an abundance of snow. Visitors who come here must provide their own equipment.

Findley State Park is located at: 25381 State Route 58, Wellington, OH 44090. Website | Facebook

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Geauga County, Skiing is permitted at 17 of the parks that are located in this district. On the website, there are different classes and programs available for visitors to take part in.

Geauga Park District is located at: 9160 Robinson Rd., Chardon, OH 44024. Website | Facebook

GENEVA STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Ashtabula County, there are 2 miles of trails that are available when the ground is frozen solid and there are snowfields. In this county, visitors must provide their own ski equipment.

Geneva State Park is located at: 4499 Padanarum Rd., Geneva, OH 44041. Website | Facebook

LAKE METROPARKS (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Lake County, Skiing is available at the Chapin Forest Reservation and Girdled Road Reservation. Ski equipment can be rented here and the equipment is rented at Pine Lodge Ski Center. It should also be noted that Chapin Forest Trails are floodlit at night.

Lake Metroparks is located at: 11211 Spear Rd., Painesville, OH 44077. Website | Facebook

LAKE MILTON STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Mahoning County, there are over 1.25 miles of trails. These trails are available for skiing when the ground is frozen solid and covered with snow. In this county, visitors must provide their own Ski equipment.

Lake Milton State Park is located at: 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton, OH 44429. Website | Facebook

LORAIN COUNTY PARKS (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Lorain County, Skiing is permitted in all of the parks. Skiing is also permitted at Forest Hills Golf Course and Schoepfle Garden providing there are at least 3 inches of snow on the ground.

Lorain County Parks is located at: 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050. Website | Facebook

MILL CREEK METROPARKS (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Mahoning County, skiing is permitted on 7 trails within the Metropark. Skiing is also available on the Par 3 golf course and Mill Creek. Skiing equipment must be provided by visitors.

Mill Creek Metroparks is located at: 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406. Website | Facebook

PORTAGE LAKES STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Summit County there are 5.5 miles of trails available when the conditions are correct. The ground must be frozen solid with snow cover. It must also be noted that visitors must bring their own ski equipment.

Portage Lakes State Park is located at: 5031 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319. Website | Facebook

MOSQUITO LAKE STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

There are over 15 miles of trail available in Trumbull County. These trails are available to people when the ground is frozen solid and has copious amounts of snow cover. Visitors will have to bring their own Ski equipment.

Mosquito Lake State Park is located at: 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Rd, Cortland, OH 44410. Website | Facebook

PUNDERSON STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

There are two trails available in this park and it is advised that these trails are for people who have moderate skiing skills. Visitors will have to bring their own Ski equipment.

Punderson State Park is located at: 11755 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065. Website | Facebook

PORTAGE PARK DISTRICT (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Portage County, skiing is permitted on 8 of the trails that are within the park. These trails are varied in length, from 1.9 miles to over 7 miles long. Visitors must bring their own ski equipment.

Portage Park District is located at: 705 Oakwood St. – Suite 4, Ravenna, OH 44266. Website | Facebook

QUAIL HOLLOW PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Stark County, Cross Country skiing is permitted on the bridle paths. A condition of this use is that the paths are covered with a minimum of 4 inches of snow. In this location, equipment is available for rent. Classes are also available for people who choose to take up this option. Classes are available in January and February.

Quail Hollow Park is located at: 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville, OH 44632. Website | Facebook

SUMMIT METROPARKS (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Summit County, skiing is permitted in 8 of the Metroparks. Skiing is also permitted at:

• The Bike and Hike trail
• Freedom Trail 
• Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

For these trails to be open, there must be a minimum of two inches of snow on the ground.

Summit Metroparks is located at: 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 44313. Website | Facebook

STARK PARKS (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Stark County, skiing is permitted in all areas of the County. Three recommendations for Skiing are:

• Towpath Trail
• Nickel Plate Trail
• Iron Horse Trail

Stark Parks is located at: 5300 Tyner Street NW, Canton, OH 44708. Website | Facebook

PYMATUNING STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In this park, Skiing is allowed on the 1 mile Beaver Dam Trail. It must be noted that visitors will have to bring their own Ski equipment.

Pymatuning State Park is located at: 6100 Pymatuning Lake Rd., Andover, OH 44003. Website | Facebook

MEDINA COUNTY PARK DISTRICT (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Medina County, Skiing is permitted at 14 different locations, providing that is snow on the ground and the ground is ice packed. Visitors will need to bring their own ski equipment to Medina County.

Medina County Park District is located at: 6364 Deerview Ln., Medina, OH 44256. Website | Facebook

HOLDEN ARBORETUM (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Lake County, the trails are not groomed and looked after by the authorities. Having said that, visitors are allowed to bring their own equipment and use the trails. It is important and part of the rules that visitors must be registered before they are allowed to use the trails

Holden Arboretum is located at: 9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094. Website | Facebook

HEADLANDS BEACH STATE PARK (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO)

In Lake County, there are over a mile of trails available for visitors to use. The ground must be ice packed and covered with snow. Visitors will also need to bring their own equipment with them when they visit Lake County.

Headlands Beach State Park is located at: 9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor, OH 44060. Website | Facebook

Paint Creek State Park: 280 Taylor Road, Bainbridge, NorthEast Ohio 45612. Website

NORTHWEST OHIO

OAK OPENINGS SKI TRAILS (CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN OHIO) 

Ski with the animals! At Evergreen Park you can follow rabbit, mink, and deer tracks!

Oak Openings Ski Trails is located at: Evergreen Lake Trail, Whitehouse, OH 43571. Website | Facebook 

Mt. Gilead State Park: 4119 State Route 95, Mt. Gilead, NorthWest Ohio 43338. Website

CENTRAL OHIO

Alum Creek State Park: 3615 S Old State Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Website

Aspen Ski And Board Ski Shop is located at: 1170 E Powell Road on Polaris Parkway, Lewis Center, Columbus, Ohio. Website | Facebook

Glacier Ridge Metro Park is located at: 9801 Hyland-Croy Road, Plain City, Ohio 43064. Website | Facebook

SOUTHEAST OHIO

Lake Hope State Park: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur, Ohio 45651. Website

Strouds Run State Park: 11661 State Park Road, Athens, Ohio 45701. Website

SOUTHWEST OHIO

Cowan Lake State Park: 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. Website

FAVORITE OHIO SKI RESORTS

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