Cleveland Hiking, Backpacking and Camping Trips

Cleveland, OH: Hemlock Gorge Ridge Loop

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On this 12-mile loop in Mohican State Park, stride past waterfalls, up ridgetops, and along streams to a water-carved gorge with 300-foot walls.

Cleveland, OH: Slippery Rock Gorge Trail

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Cross rushing creek, natural rock bridges, and a rugged gorge on this challenging 11.4-mile daytrip in McConnell's Mill State Park.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Ledges and Pine Grove Loops

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Enjoy a quick escape from the urban jungle any time of year on this 4.1-mile figure eight with calming views of the park's rolling meadows and hills.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Ledges and Pine Grove Loops

BACKPACKER Review
Enjoy a quick escape from the urban jungle any time of year on this 4.1-mile figure eight with calming views of the park's rolling meadows and hills.

Cleveland, OH: Slippery Rock Gorge Trail

BACKPACKER Review
Cross rushing creek, natural rock bridges, and a rugged gorge on this challenging 11.4-mile daytrip in McConnell's Mill State Park.

Cleveland Natl Forest.

Cleveland National Forest is comprised of 3 segments administered as ranger districts. The Forest extends from within 5 miles of the border with Mexico and northward approximately 130 miles to Orange and Riverside counties.

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