Winter Recreation

In the winter, trails are tracked for diagonal skiers and groomed for skate skiers. Most are easy to moderate in difficulty. A few trails have hills with difficult turns. Hiking is not allowed when snow conditions are favorable to cross-country skiing.

Snowshoeing trail

Morningside trail

This 2.4-mile trail loops through restored prairies in the northern portion of the park. In winter it is a multi-use trail open to skiers and snowshoers and to pets on a leash.

Cross-country skiing trails

Morningside trail

This 2.4-mile trail loops through restored prairies in the northern portion of the park. In winter it is a multi-use trail open to skiers and snowshoers and to pets on a leash.

Oak Savanna trail

This 1.8-mile trail begins near the park office and travels through prairie and savanna to the scenic overlook.

Redtail Hawk trail

This 1-mile trail is in the middle of the park and connects to the Oak Savanna and Woodland trails.

Woodland trail

This 1-mile trail is in the southern portion, forested portion of the park. A 358-foot panther effigy mound and several conical mounds are near the Woodland trail.