Winter Activities Hike or Ski on Glacial Park Solar Lit Trails Snowshoe Rental November 5 – March 10 Get out and hike in the winter wonderland. Once there is 5" of snow or more stop in the Trails close at 9 p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center to rent a pair of snowshoes for just $10 for the entire day! We have men’s, women’s and Pleasant Valley children's sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis. 13315 Pleasant Valley Rd., Woodstock Snowshoe rental hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Note: last This half-mile looped trail located on the rental is at 2:30 p.m. You will be required to leave a drivers’ Cash, check or credit accepted for payment.) east side of the entrance drive is fairly flat license. ( terrain, perfect for beginners or shorter outings. Use the first parking area. Hickory Grove Highlands Sledding at Glacial Park (Note: Closed Nov. 10-12 ) Open when there is 4" or more of snow 500 Hickory Nut Grove Lane, Cary Take a ride down the sled hill at The 0.79 mile looped trail travels through a Glacial Park. restored savanna, offering a longer scenic route suitable for intermediate skiers. The unsupervised hill is located east of the amphitheater Winter Trail Etiquette: by the Wiedrich Barn and is perfect for some great old-fashioned, outdoor wintry fun with family or friends. When there is snow, hikers and leashed dogs are asked to walk on the Afterwards, warm up in the Lost Valley Visitor Center and OUTSIDE of the ski tracks. explore the exhibits, or use the binoculars, puzzles, story books and activity pages available. Snowmobile Winter Camping The Conservation District has over 17 miles of snowmobile trails in Glacial Park and along the Prairie Trail that connect November 1–March 31 Daily with numerous County trails. Snowmobile trails are open Thomas Woods in Marengo Ridge, Marengo in the winter after Dec. 10 and when there Take in the sights and sounds of the quiet, peaceful is at least 4" of snowfall winter woods and sleep under crisp, star-昀椀lled skies. on frozen ground; 6" snow Hike the trails, follow animal tracks, bring your cross on unfrozen ground. country skis or snowshoes and stoke the camp昀椀re as you enjoy a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Call the Snowmobile Hotline for county snowmobile Reserve online at MCCD.me/Reservations. trail updates and classes: 815-334-SNOW. Ice Fishing Winter Ice Fishing on Lake Atwood at The Hollows in Cary is 昀椀sh at your own risk. Open/Closed Signs are not posted. Stay o昀昀 ice that is less than 4" thick. Skate Ski Trail Silver Creek 1200 Block of Rawson Bridge Road, Cary A skate ski trail di昀昀ers from a traditional cross country ski trail by being packed, but not tracked. The trail at Silver Creek is a 1½ mile, relatively 昀氀at, trail loop. No pets please. 9