Approximately six miles of terrain that will challenge every ability from Novice
to Intermediate. The ski center is opened and staffed when weather, snow accumulation, and conditions warrant opening (four inches of snow needed to ski on).
Before visiting the center, call the Winter Sports Hotline for daily ski conditions and snow accumulation reports and to confirm the center is open for the day at
(440) 954 4178
The trails at Chapin Forest Reservation are groomed regularly.
Approximately one mile of lighted trail will be lit nightly to accommodate the skiing public, weather permitting. The lights stay on until
9 pm when the when the ski conditions are good for skiing.
Snowshoes and cross-country skis are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. All rentals need to be returned by 8:00 pm when the ski center closes.
For more information, call the Pine Lodge Ski Center at (440) 256-3810.
Rental equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Equipment cannot be reserved.
Equipment may be taken off Chapin Forest Reservation property to ski-able areas within Lake Metroparks. A list of ski-able areas will be supplied daily at Chapin Forest Pine Lodge.
Equipment must be returned at the end of the day it is rented unless other arrangements have been made with the ski center staff.
A driver's license is required as a deposit with all rentals.No rentals will go
out one hour before closing.
Directions:
Take I-90 to Rt. 306 south for 3.5 miles to Chardon Road (Rt. 6) and turn right (west) for one mile to Hobart Road. Turn right (north) for almost l/2 mile to the park entrance located on the right (east) side of the road.
Approximately six miles of terrain that will challenge every ability from Novice 
