Winter Recreation

In winter, the Redtail Hawk, Oak Savanna and Woodland trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. A few trail sections have hills with some turns. Hiking, snowshoeing and pets are not allowed on cross-country ski trails when the trails are snow-covered.

Cross-country ski trails

Redtail Hawk trail

This 1-mile trail is in the middle of the park and connects to the Oak Savanna and Woodland trails. Groomed for traditional cross-country skiing.

Oak Savanna trail

This 1.2-mile trail travels through prairie and savanna to high points in the western part of the park. Users can connect to this trail by traveling about 0.3 miles on the Redtail Hawk Trail from parking lots. Groomed for traditional cross-country skiing in winter.

Woodland trail

This 1.2-mile trail is in the southern, forested portion of the park. A 358-foot panther effigy mound and several conical mounds are nearby. Groomed for traditional cross-country skiing in winter.

Winter Hiking and Snowshoe trails

Morningside trail

This 1.6-mile trail loops through restored prairies in the northern portion of the park. During winter, this trail is open to hiker, snowshoers and pets. At the north end of the loop, a short walk on North Shore Bay Dr. connects users to the Creekside Trail.

Creekside trail

This 0.5-mile trail is in the northern part of the park and goes through prairie and savanna with views of Sixmile Creek. During winter, this trail is open to hiker, snowshoers and pets.