Cross-Country Skiing

Many miles of cross-country trails in the park.

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Cross-Country Skiing Details

Cross-country ski rental, including a limited number of children's skis, is available at the Winter Sports Center for $15 per day or $7.50 for three hours (cash or check only) when snow depth is six inches or greater. A valid driver's license or credit card is required as a deposit. Ski instruction is available by advanced registration at (330) 657-2752. There are many miles of cross-country trails in the park suitable for all levels. Suggested areas and trails include: • Bike & Hike Trail. Follows the eastern border of the park for 10 miles and many miles beyond. Straight, flat, and maintained by Metro Parks, Serving Summit County. A favorite section is north from State Route 303. • Boston Run Trail. 3.5 miles. Access from Happy Days Lodge north parking lot, 501 Streetsboro Road, Peninsula 44264. Advanced intermediate route with steep terrain through mixed woodlands. • Cross Country Trail. 2.5 miles and designed for cross-country skiing. Access the trail from Kendall Lake, 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula 44264 or Little Meadow Parking Area, 5249 Quick Road, Peninsula 44264. This intermediate-to-most-difficult trail passes through mixed woods and old fields, and has several steep hills. • Ledges Field. Adjacent to the Ledges Shelter, 405 Kendall Park Road, 1 mile west of Akron Cleveland Road, Peninsula 44264. Large, flat open field. Excellent for beginners. • Oak Hill Trail. 1.5-mile loop. Trailhead is accessed at 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula 44264. Easy-to-moderate trail through mixed woods and beside a pond. • Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. 19.7 miles, with many access points. Easy multi-purpose trail. The Hunt Farm to Peninsula section is especially scenic. • Old Carriage Trail. 5.25 miles if reached from Red Lock Trailhead, 1175 Highland Road, Sagamore Hills 44067. 5.5 miles if reached from Station Road Bridge Trailhead, 13513 Station Road, Brecksville 44141. This intermediate 3.25-mile loop winds across and through wooded ravines starting and finishing at the Towpath Trail. There needs to be at least eight inches of snow to ski here. • Tree Farm Trail. 2.75 miles. Loop trail accessed at Horseshoe Pond, 2075 Major Road, Peninsula 44264. Easy-to-moderate trail through open fields, across gently rolling hills, and into coniferous tree stands. Source: NPS Website

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