27 Awesome Hikes in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio to Make You Feel One With Nature
By Scene Staff on Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 7:29 am
One of the best parts of living in Northeast Ohio is enjoying all of the beautiful nature preserves around, from the Metroparks to state parks to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Whether you already take full advantage of all the outdoor trails we have to offer or have been putting it off, there are always new ones to discover. These are 27 of the our favorite hikes around town.
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Sagamore Hills Bike and Hike Trail
Gorge Parkway, Walton HillsWhere: Bedford Reservation
Distance: 13.1 Miles
One of the longest trails in the Metropark system can be found at the Bedford Reservation. These 13 miles of trails go through Brandywine Falls, the Tinker’s Creek lookout and many more awesome sites.
Cultural Gardens Trail
750 E. 88th St.., ClevelandWhere: Rockefeller Park
Distance: 4.9 Miles
If you’re close to the city, Rockefeller Park is a great city trail. You can see all of the Cultural Gardens and all of the historical sites in the park.
Lake to Lake Trail
Big Creek Trail, Middleburg HeightsWhere: Big Creek Reservation
Distance: 5 Miles
At Big Creek Reservation, there’s the Lake to Lake Trail, which goes from Lake Isaac to Fowles Marsh. It’s in Middleburg Heights and takes about an hour and a half.
Towpath: Frazee House to Brecksville Station
7733 Canal Rd., Valley ViewWhere: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Distance: 6.2 Miles
This hike, that goes through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, is just a part of the Towpath and takes around 2 hours to complete. Frazee House is an historic pioneer home and Brecksville Station is a railroad station and one of the stops on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
Brookside Loop
3900 John Nagy Blvd., ClevelandWhere: Brookside Reservation
Distance: 2 Miles
Brookside Reservation was purchased as a park in 1894 and was acquired by the Metroparks in 1993. There’s 132 acres at the Reservation and it connects to the Cleveland Zoo.
Canalway Center Loop
4524 East 49th St., Cuyahoga HeightsWhere: Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation
Distance: 1.6 Miles
In the Cuyahoga River Valley, you’ll find the Canalway Center and the Canalway Center Loop. At the Center, you can explore the history of the area and see a bird viewing room, live animal species and more.
Edgewater Beach Trail
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, ClevelandWhere: Edgewater Park
Distance: 1.4 Miles
This shorter hike runs through Edgewater Beach, right along Lake Erie. It’s also a popular trail for fishing and other lake activities.
Garfield Park Trail
11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield HeightsWhere: Garfield Park Reservation
Distance: 2 Miles
One of the oldest Metroparks, Garfield Park, originally called Newburgh Park, dates back to 1894. Close to the city, this Metropark contains a good amount of wildlife, picnic shelters and forest trails.
Hickory Fox Trail
3037 SOM Center Rd., Willoughby HillsWhere: North Chagrin Reservation
Distance: 1.6 Miles
Known mostly for Squires’ Castle, the North Chagrin Reservation also boasts hiking trails to go through the woods. Sunset Pond and Sanctuary Marsh are two other popular sites.
Woodpecker and Lake Trails Loop
26899 Cedar Rd., LyndhurstWhere: Acacia Reservation
Distance: 2.2 Miles
The beautiful Acacia Reservation and nature preserve was formerly a golf course and was turned into a reservation in 2012. It runs through Beachwood and Lyndhurst.
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