60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland
Menasha Ridge Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-1-63404-246-8 (ISBN)
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 on the Fort Hill Loop Trail, featuring ancient Indigenous 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!
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.
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
Diane Stresing grew up in Columbus, moved to the Cleveland area in 1989, and currently lives in Kent. A genuine Buckeye, Stresing received a BA in journalism from The Ohio State University. When she’s not hiking or biking in northeast Ohio, Diane writes marketing content and features for a variety of clients.
Overview Map
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
Map Legend
Cuyahoga County
Bedford Reservation: Bridal Veil Falls & Tinkers Creek Gorge
Bedford Reservation: Viaduct Park
Brecksville Reservation: Chippewa Creek Gorge to My Mountain Trail
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Cleveland West Side Wanderings
Downtown Cleveland Highlights
Euclid Creek Reservation
Frazee House to Linda Falls on Sagamore Creek Loop
Garfield Park Reservation & Mill Creek Falls
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center & Huntington Reservation
Lakefront Reservation: Edgewater Park
Lake View Cemetery
Lakewood Park Promenade & Solstice Steps
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
North Chagrin Reservation: Squire’s Castle
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Rocky River Reservation: Fort Hill Loop Trail
South Chagrin Reservation: Henry Church Jr. Rock
West Creek Reservation
Geauga & Lake Counties
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Hach-Otis Sanctuary State Nature Preserve
Holbrook Hollows
Jordan Creek Park
Lake Erie Bluffs
Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
Orchard Hills Park
Lorain & Medina Counties
Allardale
Cascade Park: Riverside, Ledges & West Falls Trails
French Creek Reservation: Nature Center Trail
French Creek Reservation: Pine Tree Area & Big Woods Trail
Hinckley Reservation: Worden’s Ledges
Lake Medina
Rowland Nature Preserve
Portage & Stark Counties
Canal Fulton: Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath & Olde Muskingum Trails
Headwaters Trail
Herrick Fen State Nature Preserve
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Paddock River Preserve
Quail Hollow Park
Riveredge Trail & City of Kent
Seneca Ponds Park
Sunny Lake Park
Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
West Branch State Park: Michael J. Kirwan Dam
Wingfoot Lake State Park
Summit County
Bath Nature Preserve
Cascade Valley Metro Park: Oxbow Trail & Overlook
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Beaver Marsh Boardwalk & Indigo Lake
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Brandywine Falls & Gorge Loop
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Everett Covered Bridge & Furnace Run
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Haskell Run & Ledges Trails
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: On the Buckeye Trail from Pine Lane to Boston
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Plateau Trail
F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Hudson Springs Park
Liberty Park: Twinsburg Ledges
Munroe Falls Metro Park: Tallmadge Meadows & Lake Areas
Peninsula History: Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath & Quarry Trails
Richfield Heritage Preserve
Wildlife Woods
Appendix A: Outdoor Shops
Appendix B: Places to Buy Maps
Appendix C: Hiking Clubs and Events
Appendix D: Other Resources
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.09.2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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