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Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Todd H. Stroger
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Steven M. Bylina, Jr.
General
Superintendent

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Arie Crown Forest Cross-Country Ski Trail

Persons may Cross Country Ski in all areas of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (except in Special Use Areas) from sunrise to sunset, seven (7) days a week.

Arie Crown Forest is especially suited to the beginner and the intermediate skier. The majority of the trail is wooded, with gentle sloping to flat terrain.

For access to the Arie Crown Cross Country Ski Trail, you may use the Sundown Meadow parking lot located on the west Side of Mannheim Road (Route 45) North of 67th Street. Lake Ida, located north of the Sundown Meadow parking lot is open for Ice Skating as soon as safe ice conditions exist.

Arie Crown Forest Cross-Country Ski Trail Map

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Rules of the Trail

Following these rules for cross-country conduct will make your skiing safer and more fun.

  1. RESPECT OTHERS: Ski so that you don’t endanger or offend others.
  2. SKI RIGHT: Ski the right-hand track. Groups should ski single file on the right side of the trail.
  3. MEETING: Keep to the right when meeting. On hills, downhill skiers have the right of way.
  4. POLES IN: Keep your poles close to your body when near other skiers.
  5. KEEP TRAILS CLEAR: If you stop, get out of the track. If you fall, get up and out of the track quickly.
  6. WATCH YOUR SPEED: Suit your skiing speed to your personal ability, the terrain, visibility especially on hills. Keep a safe distance from skiers ahead. As a last resort, fall intention-ally to avoid a collision.
  7. DON’T LITTER: Don’t carry in what you cannot carry out. Carrying litter is easy — it’s light.

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How many lakes were created for the construction of the Tri-State Tollway?

a. 6
b. 1
c. 15
d. 2

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Download our
Ski Trail Maps:
Arie Crown Forest
Bemis Woods
Beverly Lake
Camp Sagawau
Deer Grove
Maple Lake Area
Swallow Cliff Area

Or go to Maps for more information...


Trivia Quiz

How many lakes were created for the construction of the Tri-State Tollway?

a. 6
b. 1
c. 15
d. 2

Answer: Six lakes were created.

For more info, visit Lakes and Ecosystems.