Cleveland, OH: Tappan Lake Loop
Walk among beech and pine on this easy 3.6-mile hike to views of the 2,350-acre reservoir. Bring your swimsuit.
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Cincinnati: Caesar Creek LoopString together two loops on this 8.3-miler along the streams and young woodlands near Caesar Creek Lake--a 2,830-acre reservoir. Columbus, OH: North Zaleski LoopDare to hike here: On his 18.4-mile overnight, you'll pass vacant mines and farms to enter land allegedly guarded by a ghostly brakeman. Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Ledges and Pine Grove LoopsEnjoy 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. |
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East Fork State Park Steve Newman Perimeter Trail32 Mile Steve Newman Perimeter Trail is a loop around William H. Harsha Lake. The trail taken is a mix of the backpack trail and horseback trail. |
From the Field: BACKPACKER trail scouts' top Central local hikesTry a 9-mile out-and-back in Ohio's Hemlock Gorge or hike through history in Per Marquette State Park or on the Saddle Rock Trail in Nebraska. Rip & Go: Zaleski Backpack Trail, Zaleski State Forest, OHEscape into tranquil, rolling woods in the foothills of the Appalachians. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Your Neck of the Woods - Midwest HikesClimb dunes, find instant solitude, camp atop riverside bluffs, ascend to surprising above-treeline views, and hike along the St. Croix River. Local Hikes: MidwestHike these long trails in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Kansas, and Oklahoma, and head south to Texas to see Horned Lizards. Rip & Go: Twin Valley Trail - Five Rivers MetroParks, OHRamble along a wide river to quiet, old-growth hollows. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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Courtesy of Ohio Division of Travel & Tourism
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