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Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Todd H. Stroger
President


Board of
Forest Preserve
Commissioners


Steven M. Bylina, Jr.
General
Superintendent

Cook County
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Maple Lake Area 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.

The hilly terrain, combined with the mature forests in the area, makes this trail especially suited to the intermediate and expert skiers.

The Maple Lake area is located at 95th Street and Archer Avenue, approximately two (2) miles west of U.S. Highway 45.

Maple Lake Area 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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Ski Trail Maps:
Arie Crown Forest
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Swallow Cliff Area

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Approximately how many tons of garbage are disposed of annually by the Districts maintenance department?

a. 75 tons
b. 650 tons
c. 3,400 tons

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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

Approximately how many tons of garbage are disposed of annually by the Districts maintenance department?

a. 75 tons
b. 650 tons
c. 3,400 tons

Answer: 3,400 tons!