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Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski Trails ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski Trails is a ski area in Riverwoods, Illinois, United States, between 193 m and 202 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
202 m
Vertical drop
9 m
Cross-country
9.6 km
Nearest airport
ORD · 22 km

Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski Trails is a ski area in Riverwoods, Illinois, the United States.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 193 m up to 202 m, a vertical drop of 9 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 9.6 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski Trails

The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 22 km away in a straight line — roughly 29 minutes by car; Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 46 km away. Nearby ski areas include Old School Forest Preserve Cross-Country Ski Trails, Lake Bluff Golf Club, Lakewood Forest Preserve Cross-Country Ski Trails and Villa Olivia (0.9 km), which together add 6 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski Trails

  1. 1
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ORD22 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MDW46 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States Airports in United States
    GYY75 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MKE86 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski Trails?

The lifts and runs reach 202 m (663 ft); the lowest point is 193 m, a vertical drop of 9 m.

What is the nearest airport to Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski Trails?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 22 km away in a straight line; Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 46 km away.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.