FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
HOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253
National Trails Day� is the American Hiking Society's trail
awareness program. Each year, events are held to help promote
awareness of the wide variety of benefits that trails provide, to
encourage people to discover their local trails, to raise awareness
of trail issues, and to instill excitement for the outdoors. This
year, June 2, marks the 20th anniversary of the
program.
Join Cleveland Metroparks in celebrating National Trails Day and
go for a free hike on Saturday, June 2. Explore one of the many
trails on your own or participate in one of the six organized hikes
in Cleveland Metroparks that include:
National Trails Day: More Walk Than Talk Hike
Saturday, June 2 � 9 a.m. - noon
The Shelterhouse Picnic Area � South Chagrin
Reservation
Celebrate National Trails Day with an energizing 4-mile hike
around South Chagrin Reservation. A picnic lunch is provided at the
end of the hike. Registration by May 30 is required. The
Shelterhouse Picnic Area is located off Hawthorn Parkway in South
Chagrin Reservation, east of SOM Center Road/Route 91 in
Bentleyville. For registration and more information, call
440-247-7075.
National Trails Day: More Talk Than Walk Hike
Saturday, June 2 � 10 a.m. -
noon
Squaw Rock Picnic Area � South Chagrin Reservation
Honor National Trails Day with a �stop and smell the
wildflowers� 1.5-mile walk in South Chagrin Reservation. Enjoy a
picnic lunch provided at the end of the hike. Registration by May
30 is required. Squaw Rock Picnic Area is located off Hawthorn
Parkway in South Chagrin Reservation, east of SOM Center Road/Route
91 in Bentleyville. For registration and more information, call
440-247-7075.
National Trails Day: Family Fun Hike
Saturday, June 2 � 10:15 a.m. -
noon
Squaw Rock Picnic Area � South Chagrin Reservation
Join in the celebration of National Trails Day with a fun,
family half-mile hike that includes an opportunity to get your feet
wet. A delicious picnic is provided at the end of the hike.
Registration by May 30 is required. Squaw Rock Picnic Area is
located off Hawthorn Parkway in South Chagrin Reservation, east of
SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Bentleyville. For registration and more
information, call 440-247-7075.
Carousel Hike
Saturday, June 2 � 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
North Chagrin NatureCenter � North Chagrin
Reservation
Travel the ups and downs of North Chagrin Reservation trails
with a full afternoon of hiking (5 miles). No agenda or
expectations, just spending time discovering what nature has to
reveal. North Chagrin Nature Center is located off Buttermilk Falls
Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation,
off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield Village. For more
information, call 440-473-3370.
The Beauty of Bradley
Saturday, June 2 � 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Codrington Picnic Area � Bradley Woods Reservation
Come explore the beauty of Bradley Woods Reservation. Although
small in size, this reservation is packed full of diversity just
waiting to be discovered. Wear footwear for wet conditions and long
pants. Codrington Picnic Area is located off White Oak Lane in
Bradley Woods Reservation, off Bradley Road in Westlake. For more
information, call 440-734-6660.
Strawberry Moonlight Hike
Saturday, June 2 � 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
Take an evening 2.5-mile hike and look for nesting birds along
the ravine above Buttermilk Creek. As darkness descends, hike past
moonlit meadows looking for white-tailed deer. Strawberry Picnic
Area is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Strawberry
Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center
Road/Route 91 in Willoughby Hills. For more information, call
440-473-3370.
Re-sole the hiking boots and come celebrate National Trails Day
in Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
naturally!
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