Best Crosscountry Skiing in Ohio

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1

Ohio, Portage County

00 :55 hrs
2.2 mi
8.68692 ft
Moderate

Towner's Woods Park is home to lots of wildlife and an ancient Native American mound. There are a network of connecting trails. This trail makes a nice loop through forests, wetlands and has good views of Lake Pippen. This area is a popular destination for sledding and during the summer a excellent place for hiking/biking.

2

Ohio, Kirtland

00 :44 hrs
1.5 mi
21.358795 ft
Hard

Chapin Forest Reservation protects a mature woodland of beech, maple, tulip, hemlock and oak trees. It is known for its old trees, distinctive rock formations, history and is open year round for activities in each season. Lucky Stone Loop is one of the more difficult trails in the park. Expect some uphill climbs and fast downhill speeds.

3

Ohio, Geauga County

00 :30 hrs
1.1 mi
11.905945 ft
Easy

Punderson State Park is a quiet resort that has a variety of activities. The aquatic environment of the lake combined with surrounding woodlands provides a unique habitat for wildlife and birds. There is a sledding hill and other winter recreation here during the winter. The Huron Trail is one of 2 trails here. It is groomed trail and suitable for all levels.

4

Ohio, Kirtland

00 :22 hrs
0.8 mi
17.042511 ft
Easy

Chapin Forest Reservation protects a mature woodland of beech, maple, tulip, hemlock and oak trees. It is known for its old trees, distinctive rock formations, history and is open year round for activities in each season. Arbor Lane Loop begins next to Twin Ponds Shelter, it is mostly flat with a few small hills.

5

Ohio, Kirtland

00 :25 hrs
0.9 mi
14.009216 ft
Moderate

Chapin Forest Reservation protects a mature woodland of beech, maple, tulip, hemlock and oak trees. It is known for its old trees, distinctive rock formations, history and is open year round for activities in each season. Beech Woods Loop is easy and for all levels. It takes you uphill where you can enjoy a view of the famous Chapin Ledges. It ends with a long downhill run to the parking lot.

6

Ohio, Kirtland

00 :39 hrs
1.3 mi
38.779816 ft
Easy

Chapin Forest Reservation protects a mature woodland of beech, maple, tulip, hemlock and oak trees. It is known for its old trees, distinctive rock formations, history and is open year round for activities in each season. This is the parks only designated snowshoe trail. It begins and ends at Twin Ponds Shelter.

7

Ohio, Kirtland

00 :26 hrs
1 mi
15.089813 ft
Easy

Chapin Forest Reservation protects a mature woodland of beech, maple, tulip, hemlock and oak trees. It is known for its old trees, distinctive rock formations, history and is open year round for activities in each season. The Quarry Loop Trail begins at Quarry Shelter and ends at the Forest Shelter. This is an easy trail suited for beginners.

8

Ohio, Summit County

01 :14 hrs
3.3 mi
58.55075 ft
Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers many miles of hiking trails. There is a variety of levels from easy family strolls to more challenging hikes. Salt Run Trail is a little more challenging than most of the other trail in the park. It travels through rugged hills, meadows and forest. There is good chance to see wildlife and birds.

9

West Virginia, Wheeling

01 :42 hrs
8.5 mi
7.8094482 ft
Easy

The Wheeling Heritage Trails travels along the former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Traveling along the Ohio river the trail is relatively flat and paved. This trail passes some industrial areas and does not offer a lot of shade. This trail has sections where it travels along roads with fast moving traffic. There is a huge variety of wildlife along this trail including, deer, squirrels, chipmunks and birds. This trail is wheelchair accessible.

10

Ohio, Leetonia

01 :59 hrs
10 mi
38.172638 ft
Hard

The Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail is an excellent rail to trail. It offers a pleasant ride through mature wetlands and old industrial areas. You will ride under a covered bridge as the trail parallels the Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek. Enjoy wildflife and interseting glacial outwashes.

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