# Sagawau Nordic: Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails & Lessons in Lemont > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 19 – Mar 7 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL 60439 - Ages: Ages 5+; only machine-tracked classic cross-country ski center in Cook County; PSIA certified instructors on site - Price: Free trail access if bringing own classic cross-country skis; 2-hour complete ski rental package $20; PSIA group beginner lesson $30 - Organizer: Forest Preserves of Cook County - Official page: https://fpdcc.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/sagawau-nordic-groomed-cross-country-ski-trails-and-lessons-in-lemont--listing-d6f693b71b2fc9176aef253c ## About Tucked away in the scenic Palos and Sag Valley hills of Lemont, Sagawau Nordic is the only full-service, machine-tracked classic cross-country ski center in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The center maintains 2.6 miles of groomed classic tracks looping through limestone canyons, oak woodlands, and restored prairies. Sagawau operates a full-service rental lodge offering classic skis, boots, and poles for skiers of all skill levels ($20 for a 2-hour rental). PSIA-certified ski instructors teach beginner and intermediate classic Nordic techniques ($30 lesson fee). 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