60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland - Diane Stresing

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland

Including Akron and Canton

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
288 Seiten
2024 | 4th Revised edition
Menasha Ridge Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-1-63404-246-8 (ISBN)
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Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from Cleveland, Ohio, leading you to scenic beauty.


The best way to experience Cleveland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Diane Stresing. This full-color guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of CLE. The selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.


Immerse yourself in history at Fork Hill Earthworks, featuring American Indian ceremonial grounds and the remains of a prehistoric “monster.” Combine your hike with a lighthouse tour at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Enjoy the scenic hiking paths at Orchard Hills Park, a former golf course converted to a recreational park. Go birding at Bath Nature Preserve. With Diane as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of The Land’s best hikes!


Inside you’ll find:






A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems—all near home
Expert tips about where to hike and what to expect when you get there
Key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail
Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles
The author’s recommended hikes by category




Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within an hour or so from the city.

Diane Stresing grew up in Columbus, moved to the Cleveland area in 1989, and currently lives in Kent, Ohio. A genuine Buckeye, Stresing received a B.A. in journalism from Ohio State University. When she’s not hiking, biking, or spending time with her family, Stresing works as a commercial freelance writer, providing newsletter copy, Web content, and news and magazine features to a variety of clients.

Overview Map


Overview Map Key


Acknowledgments


Foreword


Preface


60 Hikes by Category


Introduction


Cuyahoga County






Acacia Reservation
Bedford Reservation: Bridal Veil Falls & Tinkers Creek Gorge
Bedford Reservation: Viaduct Park
Brecksville Reservation
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Cleveland West Side Wanderings
Downtown Cleveland Highlights
Euclid Creek Reservation
Frazee House to Linda Falls
Garfield Park Reservation & Mill Creek Falls
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center & Huntington Reservation
Lakefront Reservation: Edgewater Park
Lake View Cemetery & Little Italy
Lakewood Promenade & Solstice Steps
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
North Chagrin Reservation: Squire’s Castle
Ohio & Erie Canalway Reservation
Rocky River Reservation: Fort Hill Loop Trail
South Chagrin Reservation: Squaw Rock
West Creek Reservation: Skyline Overlook




Geauga and Lake Counties






Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Hach-Otis State Nature Preserve
Holbrook Hollow
Jordan Creek Park & Chair Factory Falls
Lake Erie Bluffs
Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
Orchard Hills Park




Lorain and Medina Counties






Allardale
Cascade Park
French Creek: Nature Center
French Creek: Pine Tree Area
Hinckley: Worden’s Ledges
Lake Medina
Rowland Nature Preserve




Portage and Stark Counties






Canal Fulton: Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath and Olde Muskingum Trails
Headwaters Trail
Herrick Fen SNP
Michael J. Kirwan Dam
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Paddock River Preserve
Quail Hollow State Park
Riveredge Trail and City of Kent
Seneca Ponds
Sunny Lake Park
Tinkers Creek SNP
Wingfoot Lake State Park




Summit County






Bath Nature Preserve
Cascade Valley Park: Oxbow and Overlook Trails
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Beaver Marsh & Indigo Lake
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Everett Covered Bridge/Furnace Run
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Haskell Run and Ledges
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Plateau Trail
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Stanford/Brandywine Gorge
Cuyahoga Valley National Park on the BT: Pine Lane to Boston Store
Hudson Springs Park
Liberty Park: Twinsburg Ledges
Nature Realm Exploration
Peninsula History, Quarry & Towpath
Richfield Heritage Park
Tallmadge Meadows and Munroe Falls Metro Park
Wildlife Woods




Appendix A: Outdoor Shops


Appendix B: Places to Buy Maps


Appendix C: Hiking Clubs and Events


Appendix D: Other Resources


Appendix E: Bibliography


Index


About the Author


Map Legend

Erscheint lt. Verlag 3.10.2024
Zusatzinfo Color maps and photos throughout
Verlagsort Birmingham
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 228 mm
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Sport Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
Reiseführer Nord- / Mittelamerika USA
ISBN-10 1-63404-246-8 / 1634042468
ISBN-13 978-1-63404-246-8 / 9781634042468
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