Cross Country Trail
A rolling dirt circuit near Kendall Lake designed for hiking and seasonal cross-country skiing.
Route overview
Cross Country Trail in Ohio.
Cross Country Trail winds over rolling ground in the Kendall Lake area. The 2.5-mile circuit provides a moderate forest workout with dirt surfaces and approximately 49 m of elevation change. Winter skiing is a separate condition-dependent use; hikers must not infer grooming, snow cover, or safe ice from the trail name.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Typical duration
- 90-90 minutes
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- 49 m change
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- official-named-trail
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No park entrance fee and no separate ordinary day-hike permit identified by NPS. Verify current closures, road access, area hours, and any special-use requirements.
Safety context
Dirt hills may be muddy, frozen, or slick. Confirm area access, weather, and winter surface conditions before use. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Dirt hills may be muddy, frozen, or slick. Confirm area access, weather, and winter surface conditions before use.
Highlights
rolling hills, forest, cross-country skiing, Kendall Lake, Ohio
Why find a buddy
Match companions who want a moderate rolling loop and are comfortable adapting pace to mud or winter conditions.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.