9 Free Cross Country Ski Trails near You
first prev 1 next lastShowing Cross Country Ski Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of Columbus, OH, USA City, Zip, or Address
Blacklick Woods
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
10.1 miles EA 643-acre park with trails winding through a swamp forest of white oak, pin oak, red maple, and shagbark hickory — the oldest and one of the busiest Metro Parks in central Ohio.
Cross-country Ski
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Westerville, Ohio
10.2 miles NESpectacular stream-cut ravines in a beech-maple forest, a 118-acre waterfowl refuge with spotting scopes, 220 bird species sighted, and over 5 miles of trails to explore.
Cross-country Ski, Hike
Battelle Darby Creek
Grove City, Ohio
12.4 miles SWThe largest Columbus Metro Park at over 7,000 acres — 20-plus miles of riparian forest along the nationally noted Big and Little Darby Creeks, rich in aquatic and terrestrial diversity.
Cross-country Ski, Hike
Heritage Trail Park
Hilliard, Ohio
12.5 miles NWA 4-acre off-leash dog park with tunnels, hills, agility features, and a dog sprinkle area, plus 7 miles of heritage rail trail through Franklin and Madison Counties.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Hilliard, Ohio
12.8 miles WNearly 500 acres of lush prairies bursting with ashy sunflower, royal catchfly, and purple coneflower, set against the scenic Big Darby State and National Scenic River.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback
Highbanks Metro Park
Lewis Center, Ohio
13.3 miles NA 100-foot shale bluff towering over the Olentangy Scenic River, with deep ravines, exposed fossils, large concretions, and a National Natural Landmark designation.
Cross-country Ski, Hike
Chestnut Ridge
Carroll, Ohio
16.7 miles SEA 486-acre park atop a dramatic 150-ft ridge of ancient Black Hand sandstone, with views of Columbus 19 miles away and slopes draped in black oak and American beech.
Cross-country Ski
Alum Creek State Park
Delaware, Ohio
19.6 miles NA 3,000-foot swimming beach, 286 electric campsites with Wi-Fi, and a 3,300-acre lake open to all watercraft — Alum Creek delivers a full-featured outdoor day or weekend.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Mountain Bike
Delaware State Park
Delaware, Ohio
29.5 miles NDense woodlands, expansive meadows, and a shimmering 1,300-acre reservoir combine in this 1,686-acre park that offers camping, swimming, boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike
