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Hiking the Trails | Trail Safety Tips | National Trails Day | Hiking Seniority

The #1 reason that visitors use our parks is for hiking on our trails.  (According to an extensive attitude/opinion survey conducted in 2009)


Hiking the Trails of Lake Metroparks

Lake Metroparks maintains currently more than 43 miles of trails through-out Lake County, including a 4.8 bike/hike trail.  Explore hemlock ravines, open meadows, mature forests, the Lake Erie shoreline. Discover fascinating clues to our past.

Most trails are gravel-surfaced; some are hard-surfaced and suitable for strollers and wheelchairs; and some include steps and inclines that challenge any hiker.

Horses and bicycles are permitted on specially designated trails, and your dog on a leash is welcome at most parks. Hiking trails are open every day of the year and specific hours are posted.

Click here for complete list of trail maps available to download.

Trail Safety Tips
by Brandy Hanusosky
Hiking in the great outdoors provides exercise and interest for people of any age. Just getting out and walking around is a wonderful way to exercise and see nature. Since unexpected things happen, however, the best way to help guarantee a good time for all is to plan ahead carefully and Get Adobefollow safety precautions. Read more...

National Trails Day

National Trails DayJune 2, 2012

The first Saturday in June each year is celebrated as
National Trails Day.

The theme for National Trails Day 2012, Made With All Natural Ingredients, encourages all Americans to get outside, connect with local outdoor clubs, businesses, community groups, and parks and recreation departments as well as federal land managing agencies to experience, appreciate and celebrate the natural places where we can find a spread of scenery, a plateful of peace, and a heap of happiness and health.

Why not join a hike at Lake Metroparks to commemorate this day?

Click the date June 2 on our website calendar for a list of hikes available that day.

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Hiking Seniority

Join us year-round every Tuesday when we meet at nearby parks for nature appreciation, exercise, and camaraderie. Schedule and maps are distributed at the first session. We are out in all weather so please dress appropriately.

Call 440-256-1404 for details.

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