Cross Country Skiing in Chicago, IL
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This peninsula in Lake Michigan offers stunning views of the city and a unique winter landscape to enjoy snowshoeing and skiing.
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For cross-country skiing in the Chicago area, this golf course connected to trails in the DuPage County Forest Preserve is tough to beat.
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These trails in the state park on the banks of Lake Geneva offers some good classic skiing.
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This popular trail system in the northern suburbs is a good spot for cross-country skiing.
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The Morton Arboretum is a beautiful, hilly place to explore on snowshoes or skis.
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The Lakewood Forest Preserve offers cross-country skiing and other winter activities in a very accessible way.
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One of the most popular destinations in the state, Starved Rock State Park is a great place to snowshoe or ski when the white stuff comes.
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This state park near Rockford offers the best cross-country skiing in north central Illinois, with groomed trails for both classic and skate skiers.
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