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University of Wisconsin–Parkside Ski Trail ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

University of Wisconsin–Parkside Ski Trail is a ski area in Somers, Wisconsin, United States, between 194 m and 217 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
217 m
Vertical drop
23 m
Cross-country
9.4 km
Nearest airport
MKE · 34 km

University of Wisconsin–Parkside Ski Trail is a ski area in Somers, Wisconsin, the United States.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 194 m up to 217 m, a vertical drop of 23 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 9.4 km of nordic trails.

Getting to University of Wisconsin–Parkside Ski Trail

The nearest airport is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), about 34 km away in a straight line — roughly 44 minutes by car; Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 74 km away. Nearby ski areas include Wilmot Mountain (5.3 km), Crystal Ridge (Rock Snowpark) (1.3 km), Whitnall Park Ski Trails and Lake Bluff Golf Club, which together add 9 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to University of Wisconsin–Parkside Ski Trail

  1. 1
    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MKE34 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ORD74 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MDW96 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States Airports in United States
    RFD112 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is University of Wisconsin–Parkside Ski Trail?

The lifts and runs reach 217 m (712 ft); the lowest point is 194 m, a vertical drop of 23 m.

What is the nearest airport to University of Wisconsin–Parkside Ski Trail?

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), about 34 km away in a straight line; Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 74 km away.

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