Northeast Ohio Ski Resorts

Northeast Ohio isn't Vermont or Colorado, but the Buckeye State does have a nice selection of accessible, friendly, and somewhat challenging ski areas. On the average, Northeast Ohio has a 93-day ski season. Learn more about where to ski in and around Cleveland.

Boston Mills/Brandywine - The 79-acre Boston Mills, with adjacent Brandywine Ski Resort, is located in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and easily accessible to Cleveland and the surrounding area. Boston Mills also features the steepest ski slope in Ohio. Boston Mills offers a large clubhouse with food service, restrooms, and a large wood-burning fireplace.

Boston Mills Ski Area
PO Box 175
Peninsula, OH 44264
800 875-4241


Alpine Valley - Located due east of Cleveland in Chesterland, this ski area has 11 trails and 72 acres of skiable terrain. Alpine also boasts an extreme park for snowboarding. Facilities include a ski school, a lounge and clubhouse, and a ski shop.

Alpine Valley Ski Area
10620 Mayfield Rd.
Chesterland, OH
440 285-2211
Snowline: 440 729-9775


Clear Fork Ski Area - Located about 16 miles from Mansfield, in Butler Ohio, Clear Fork has 60 acres of skiable terrain, nine trails, and five lifts, with a vertical drop of 300 feet.

Clear Fork Ski Area
341 Resort Drive
Butler, OH
419 883-2000
Snow Line: 800 237-5673


Snow Trails Ski Area - Mansfield's Snow Trails Ski Area, located about 1 1/2 hours south of downtown Cleveland has 50 acres of skiable terrain, all of which is lighted. The ski area boasts 13 trails, 7 lifts, and a 300 foot vertical drop. Facilities include a snowsports learning center, a tubing park, children's programs seven days a week, a ski shop, and two restaurants.

Snow Trails Ski Area
3100 Possum Run Rd.
Mansfield, OH
800 OHIO-Ski
419 774-9818

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