Akron, Ohio
Top Spots in and near Akron
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Alliance, Ohio
Hike Nelson Kennedy Ledges
5.01.5 mi / 40 ft gainStarting at the the parking lot off of OH SR 282, cross the road and you'll arrive at the base of the conglomerate cliffs that give the park its name. From there, follow the blue blazed trail to get the best views and overall experience of the park. The blue blazed trail follows the base of the c...Read more -
Cleveland, Ohio
Kayak on the Cuyahoga River
See Cleveland from a new perspective by kayaking the Cuyahoga River through the Flats neighborhood of Cleveland. You can rent the kayaks or bring your own and depart from a boat launch in the area. It is a very scenic and picturesque paddle, although there are lots of motorized boats to look out ...Read more -
Cleveland, Ohio
Photograph Lake Erie at Edgewater Park
3.5Lake Erie off of Cleveland has one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Midwest! Bring your camera to Edgewater Park to capture the sun setting from land (free and easy parking), or kayak on the lake and get an encompassing view of the City at sunset.Read more -
Grafton, Ohio
Indian Hollow Reservation
3.05 mi / 105 ft gainIndian Hollow Reservation is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Grafton, Ohio.Read more -
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Snowshoe North Chagrin Reservation
4 miTake advantage of the abundance of snow in Northeast Ohio with snowshoeing! Only 30 minutes outside of Cleveland, the North Chagrin Reservation has snowshoe and pole rentals for use on any of its trails when there is more than 4 inches of snow on the ground. It is a beautiful hike through the sno...Read more -
Salem, Ohio
Explore the Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge
3.03 miHistory behind Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge: Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge was built in 1876. It was in use until 1992 and then later restored in 2003. There are over 125 historic wooden covered bridges in Ohio, and Teegarden Covered Bridge was proudly added to the National Register ...Read more -
Youngstown, Ohio
Lanterman's Mill Trail
4.52 mi / 266 ft gainLanterman's Mill Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Youngstown, Ohio.Read more -
Youngstown, Ohio
Hike the Gorge Trail Loop
5.02 miThis is a lovely 2 mile hike along Mill Creek. We parked by Lake Newport and started off on the West Gorge Trail toward the Mill. The trail itself was decent, with some rough spots, but still hike able. Make sure you go down to the Creek before you head across the covered bridge to the East Gorge...Read more -
Thompson, Ohio
Hike into Hell Hollow
4.01 mi / 200 ft gainFrom the trailhead, follow the Beech Ridge Loop Trail to the stairs for a 1/4 mile to the stairs that descend down into Hell Hollow. The views back up the gorge of Paine Creek are beautiful, especially with the shale cliffside in view. The stairway down into the hollow proper is steep, so be prep...Read more -
Mentor, Ohio
Hike the Headland Dunes
1 miFrom the parking lots at the far eastern end of Headlands Beach State Park, head to the sign for the Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve, and follow the trail marked with white painted T-posts. The trail is completely on sand, so it's a bit more strenuous than a normal hike due to the sand shift...Read more