Cleveland, OH: Hemlock Gorge Ridge Loop
On this 11.9-mile loop in Mohican State Park, stride past waterfalls, up ridgetops, and along streams to a water-carved gorge with 300-foot walls.
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 19.1
Waypoints
HGR001
Location: 40.622835, -82.325607
Climb hill S from dam on Lyons Falls Trail; in .5 mi., straight @ 3-way (still Lyons Falls) skirting Little and Big Lyons Falls
HGR002
Location: 40.616219, -82.326073
R @ Y; in .3 mi., turn R and follow signs to covered bridge
HGR003
Location: 40.61339, -82.317123
Turn R @ Lyons Falls trailhead; head N on Hog Hollow Trail up creeklet
HGR004
Location: 40.603409, -82.318191
Ascend, connecting trail markers to ridgetop; pass youth camp
HGR005
Location: 40.605019, -82.30484
Climb fire tower for long views over bumpy, green canopy of Mohican State Forest; to continue, head NE on snowmobile trail
HGR006
Location: 40.60191, -82.287918
L @ top of hill, descend into streambed
HGR007
Location: 40.607941, -82.285927
Cross S entrance road
HGR008
Location: 40.605949, -82.279953
Turn L, descend into gully then climb out; continue E past cabins and cross bridge over Mohican River
HGR009
Location: 40.61248, -82.272141
Head W along banks of the Clear Fork Mohican River
HGR010
Location: 40.614269, -82.282677
Photo op: Lofty hemlocks and white pines guard 300-foot-tall gorge walls. Anglers fish eddies from wooded banks
HGR011
Location: 40.610802, -82.303146
End Hemlock Gorge Trail. Hike 1.8 mi. W and cross covered bridge to close loop @ WPT 3; backtrack to car