Here are places to go skiing, snowboarding and tubing in the region

Snow Trails Resort in Mansfield. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS FROM SNOW TRAILS

Credit: Nate Wolleson

Credit: Nate Wolleson

Snow Trails Resort in Mansfield. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS FROM SNOW TRAILS

Snowfall in the area brings an opportunity to try a number of snow-based activities, such as skiing, snowboarding or tubing. For those looking to take part in these hobbies, here are ideal nearby places to go:

🏔️ Mad River Mountain

Mad River Mountain making snow

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Hours: Resort is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Tubing is offered 5-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Tubing is not available Monday through Wednesday.

Location: 1000 Snow Valley Road, Zanesfield

More info: The largest ski resort in Ohio, Mad River Mountain features 16 trails more than 144 acres of snow. With a peak elevation of 1,460 feet, guests can traverse the mountain with the resort’s nine lifts. Mad River Mountain also has the largest tubing park in the state, with a lane more than 1,000 feet long.

🏔️ Snow Trails

The Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield, Ohio. Photo by Nate Wolleson.

Credit: Nate Wolleson

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Credit: Nate Wolleson

Hours: Resort is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tubing is available 5-9 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Tubing is not offered Monday through Wednesday.

Location: 3100 Possum Road, Mansfield

More info: The Snow Trails resort is famous for being home to Ohio’s longest ski trail, the Timberline Trail. However, the park also features a variety of activities for guests of all skill levels, including the tubing lanes. Tickets for this resort must be purchased in advance.

🏔️ Perfect North Slopes

Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, features skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. The popular regional attraction opened in 1980. CONTRIBUTED

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Hours: Resort is open 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Tubing is available 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday, 1-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday.

Location: 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

More info: Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind. contains 23 different trails. The resort also features two terrain parks, each with a variety of jumps and rails. Tubing is also offered at the park, with 25 lanes available.

🏔️ Valley’s Edge Snow Tubing

Hours: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Park is closed Monday through Wednesday.

Location: 8295 Ohio 121, New Paris

More info: Focused only on snow tubing, Valley’s Edge features a variety of lanes and two cable lifts. While not a ski resort, the park also has a lodge on property, where guests can warm up with refreshments.

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