Cross-Country Ski Trails
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Once there is 3-4 inches of snow, outdoor enthusiasts can glide across over 40 miles of Cross-Country Ski Trails throughout McHenry County Conservation District sites.
Cross-Country Skiing is available at fourteen District sites including: Brookdale, Coral Woods, Exner Marsh, Fel-Pro RRR, Fox Bluff, Glacial Park*, Harrison Benwell, Hebron Trail, Hickory Grove*, The Hollows*, Marengo Ridge*, Pleasant Valley*, Prairieview Education Center*, Rush Creek*, Silver Creek, Stickney Run, Prairie Trail North and along south end of the Prairie Trail from the Kane County line to McHenry.
* - indicates those sites that are groomed when there is 4 inches of snow or more.
The Glacial Park ski patrol is an independent volunteer group that monitors the trails at Glacial Park and operates the District’s only warming center.
Cross-Country Ski Conditions
Ratings: Good, Fair and Poor
Glacial Park: Poor
Rush Creek: Poor
Marengo Ridge: Poor
Pleasant Valley: Poor
Hickory Grove Highlands: Poor
Lyons Prairie and Marsh: Poor
Prairieview Education Center: Poor
The Hollows: Poor
Last updated 3/2/2010. Note: conditions may change quickly depending on the weather. For more information contact the District's Main Office at (815) 338-6223.
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