Snowshoeing in Ohio – 11 Cool Locations (including FREE Rentals) - Northeast Ohio Family Fun
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Enjoying the outdoors during the winter can be as easy as stepping into a pair of snowshoes and going on a hike after a fresh snowfall. If you own a pair of snowshoes you can simply pack up your gear and head out to your favorite park or trail. No snowshoes? No problem! There are also places across Ohio that offer snowshoe rentals as well as dedicated snowshoe trails. To avoid disappointment, please check the websites listed to confirm hours, pricing and equipment availability before planning your trip.
Chapin Forest Reservation – Lake County Metroparks
Part of the Lake Country Metroparks, Chapin Forest Reservation offers six miles of trails for snowshoeing. There is even an easy 1-mile trail that is lit at night. Visitors can bring their own equipment or rent snowshoes at the Chapin Forest Reservation Pine Lodge Ski Center. Remember to bring a driver’s license as it is required as a deposit with all rentals. Before visiting them, call the ski center to check snow conditions and to confirm the center is open for the day. {Find Out More}
Chapin Forest Reservation
Pine Lodge Cross-Country Ski Center: 10381 Hobart Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cleveland Metroparks
In the Cleveland Metroparks, there is a variety of places where you can go snowshoeing. As long as there is a 4-inch snow base on the ground, all hiking, bridle, and all-purpose trails are up for use. In addition, the fairways and rough areas of golf courses in and around the area can be used. Be sure to follow proper etiquette and yield to horses and cross-country skiers, and not to walk on ski tracks. During the snowshoe season, shoes can be rented at Big Met Golf Course, Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store, and the North Chagrin Nature Center. {Find Out More}
Big Met Golf Course
4811 Valley Pkwy., Fairview Park, OH 44126
Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store
1 Metropolitan Park W, Hinckley, OH 44233
North Chagrin Nature Center
401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., Willoughby, OH 44094
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