Hiking Trails in Northeast Ohio

Beartown Lakes Reservation offers lakes, forest, nature playground, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Bedford Reservation offers Tinker's Creek, waterfalls, trails, overlooks — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Wooded loop along Tinkers Creek with gorge overlooks — easy for little legs.

Big Creek Park offers woods, creek, trails, playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Shale cliffs, shallow creek bed exploration with smooth skipping stones, paved tree-lined trails, and scenic benches overlooking Big Creek in Cleveland Metroparks.

Black River Reservation offers Bridgeway Trail, river, waterfall, biking — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Boston Mill Visitor Center / Towpath Access offers visitor center, Towpath, Blue Hen Falls access — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Historic stone arch bridges, Chippewa Creek, scenic picnic pavilions, paved all-purpose trails, and wooded gorge paths with blooming wildflowers and nature bridges.

Brunswick Lake Park & Plum Creek Greenway offers paved family trail, lake, nature center, nearby amenities — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Buckeye Woods Park offers lake, trails, playground, wetlands — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Carlisle Reservation offers nature center, dinosaur play, trails, raptor center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Dramatic river valley overlooks along the Cuyahoga River, timber staircase hike down the gorge, Oxbow Trail picnic area, and peaceful riverside bench views.

Chapin Forest Reservation offers forest hiking, scenic overlook, winter sports — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Gorge loop along Chippewa Creek with cascading waters and rock scrambles.

Chippewa Lake Park offers swimming, kayaking, fishing, canoeing — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Claridon Woodlands offers trails, major playground, adventure area, ropes course — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve offers birding, Lake Erie, trails, skyline views — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers Towpath, waterfalls, ledges, river — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Deer Lick Cave Trail - Brecksville Reservation offers rock formations, creek, family hiking, cave-like overhang — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Euclid Creek Reservation offers creek, trails, beach access — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Tuscarawas River wetlands, Little Turtle Pond, mature woods, paved walking trails, and scenic nature paths perfect for strollers and young kids.

Scenic Cuyahoga Riverwalk with observation decks over Main Street Falls and steps down to the riverbank.

Garfield Park Reservation offers Mill Creek, waterfall access, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Girdled Road Reservation offers creek valley, bridges, wooded trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hell Hollow Wilderness Area offers deep ravine, stairs, creek, rugged hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Henry Church Rock / Squaw Rock Trail offers Chagrin River, rock carving, creekside hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hinckley Reservation offers Whipp's Ledges, lake, hiking, buzzards — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Hubbard Valley Park offers lake, trails, fishing pier, playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Kopf Family Reservation offers stream-side woods, trails, close to library — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Liberty Park offers large natural area with trails, ledges, family nature programs, caves — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Liberty Park / Ledges Area offers ledges, cave, boardwalk, nature center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Mill Creek Park offers historic park with trails, lakes, gardens, playgrounds — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Historic stone mill dam waterfall with driftwood, East Branch Rocky River sandbar, scenic overlook bench, blooming forget-me-nots, and lush river valley trails.

Mohican State Park offers state park, hiking, river scenery, family recreation — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Munroe Falls Metro Park offers lake, paved loop, wooded trails, family recreation — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Dramatic Sharon Conglomerate sandstone cliffs, mossy crevices, boardwalk paths through deep ravines, scenic waterfalls, and family rock scrambling adventures.

North Chagrin Reservation offers woods, Sanctuary Marsh, trails, nature center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

North Chagrin Reservation & Squire's Castle offers trails, castle ruins, Squire's Castle, picnic areas — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

O'Neil Woods Metro Park offers wooded trails, river views, barn, family hikes — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation offers Towpath, wetlands, Canalway Center, bike park — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Orchard Hills Park offers orchard landscape, trails, playground — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation offers nature center, wildlife center, trails, nature play — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Quail Hollow Park offers woodlands, wetlands, manor, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Historic multi-arch concrete and stone bridges, scenic cascades and waterfalls, massive sandstone rock overhangs, mature hardwood forests, and paved trails along the Rocky River.

Sand Run Metro Park offers creek, ravines, hiking, jogging trail — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Sandy Ridge Reservation offers wetlands, birding, flat trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Sippo Lake Park offers lake, trails, Wildlife Conservation Center — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Chagrin River waterfall shelves and wading cascades, historic Henry Church Rock carvings, stone arch bridge, scenic timber cliff stairs, and shaded forest river trail.

The Ledges - CVNP offers sandstone ledges, caves, overlook, family hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

The Rookery offers wetlands, Great Blue Heron rookery, trails — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Tinker's Creek State Park offers wetlands, hiking, paddling access, wildlife viewing — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve offers wetlands, boardwalk, wildlife, quiet hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Iconic Cuyahoga Valley National Park destination featuring the historic stone Kendall Lake shelter, towering sandstone ledges, mossy rock stairways, and wooded trails.

Wingfoot Lake State Park offers lake, trails, playground, Goodyear Blimp views — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.

Worden's Ledges offers carved rock faces, family hike — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.