Cross Country Skiing

Are the Trails Open or Closed?

⚠️ When the trails are open updates will be posted on the Alerts page of the Rockford Park District website and the Rockford Park District Facebook page.

Please Note: Due to ongoing construction at Aldeen Golf Club, there will be no cross country skiing during the 2025-26 winter season.

When the conditions are right, the Rockford Park District offers cross-country skiing on specified trails. The Rockford Park District strives to make sure participants experience the very best ski conditions, and would like skiers to keep in mind the following:

  • A minimum of 4 inches of snow is required for trails to be groomed (tracking)

  • Grooming will not occur while it is snowing, raining, or in icy conditions. Grooming will occur within 24 hours of an adequate snowfall, provided the weather allows for safe grooming to occur.

  • Grooming will occur after staff has completed snow plowing duties.

  • For the safety of staff, grooming will not occur when the temperature is 0°F or below, or if the winds are more than 10 mph. This is based on the National Weather Service Wind Chill Index.

  • Trails will be inspected and groomed if necessary during the following days/times: (Monday through Friday - morning and afternoon) ; (Saturday and Sunday - morning)

  • Snowboards are NOT allowed on the trails.