Winter Activities

Snow Shoeing

Snowshoeing is permitted on hiking, bridle, and all purpose trails (that have not been plowed), as well as the fairways and rough areas of Big Met, Little Met, Shawnee Hills, Seneca, Mastick Woods and Sleepy Hollow golf courses with a four-inch snow base.

Snowshoers are asked not to walk on the groomed cross-country marked courses at Big Met and Seneca golf courses. It is also proper etiquette to refrain from walking on cross-country ski tracks as well as to yield to horses.

Snowshoe Rental

Snowshoes can be rented from the following locations when there is at least a four-inch snow base. Please call for pricing and availability:

Big Met Golf Course: 440.331.1070
North Chagrin Nature Center: 440.473.3370
Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store 330.278.2160

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is permitted on hiking, bridle, and all purpose trails (that have not been plowed) as well as the fairways and rough areas of Big Met, Little Met, Shawnee Hills, Seneca, Mastick Woods and Sleepy Hollow golf courses with a four-inch snow base.

For cross-country ski conditions call 216-635-3270, 24-hours-a-day, 7 days a week.

Big Met Ski Rental Rates

Cross-country ski rentals are available at Big Met Golf Course in Rocky River Reservation when there is a four-inch snow base. For hours call, 440-331-1070.

Skis	Weekday $10/first hour Weekend $12/first hour $5/extra hour
Junior Skis (12 and under)	Weekday $7/first hour Weekend $8/first hour $3/extra hour
Snowshoes	Weekday $8/first hour Weekend $10/first hour $3/extra hour
Junior Snowshoes (12 & under)	Weekday $5/first hour Weekend $6/first hour $2/extra hour

Skiers are reminded to practice these common sense rules:

Before skiing, check the equipment for cracks or other faults that could weaken skis, poles or boots
Ski within ability and skill, in terms of distance and speed
Ski on the right side of the trail and pass other skiers with caution
Keep poles close to body
Downhill skiers always have the right of way
Please step off the track or leave the trail when stopping or if it is busy
Obey all Park District regulations and trail markings
Skiers are asked not to ski on the tees or greens and to use the groomed and marked courses on the golf courses.

Impromptu Program Notification

	Weather in Cleveland is ever-changing. While we hope to have at least 4” of snow for our currently scheduled snowshoe and cross-country ski programs, Mother Nature doesn’t always like the dates we have chosen. In hopes of taking full advantage of the snow this winter, when snow and staff schedules align, we will schedule additional programs. Sign up below to be notified via e-mail about impromptu snowshoe and cross-country ski programs. The emails will include when and where the programs will be held, and where to register online. Snowshoe or cross-country ski equipment will be provided with the cost of the program.
First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Phone:	( ) - Second three digits Last four digits
Interest:	Snowshoe Programs Cross-Country Ski Programs