Four Lakes

Location

Lisle
United States
41° 46' 59.214" N, 88° 5' 6.3204" W
US
General info: 

Closest ski area to metro Chicago, the Four Lakes Ski and Snowboard Area is an ideal place to bring the family. It's all located within a cozy 20 acres of terrain. Although the vertical is a relatively short 100 feet, it's ideal for learning the skiing or snowboarding or honing your skills in between weekend trips.

BASE: 400ft
SUMMIT: 500ft
VERTICAL DROP: 100ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 7
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 7

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$25.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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