Once part of an extensive wetland network that included nearby Lake Abram and Lake Isaac, Fowles Marsh was historically drained for onion and celery farming. Today, it has been restored to a large open marshland with mudflats that are inviting to several species of waterfowl.
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Big Creek Reservation
Middleburg Heights, OH
- Driving Directions
Fowles Marsh is located along the Lake to Lake Trail between Bagley and Fowles Roads. Fowles Marsh is most easily accessible by trail via Lake Isaac Waterfowl Sanctuary. No parking is available to Fowles Marsh.
Activities
Nearby Attractions
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Lake-to-Lake Trailhead at Fowles Marsh
Access the All Purpose Trail with easy proximity to Fowles Marsh along the Lake to Lake Trail in Big Creek Reservation. -
Engle Road Connector
This all purpose trail improves access to the Lake-to-Lake Trail and connects the sledding recreation area and Engle Road. -
Engle Road Sled Riding Hill
Engle Road Sled Riding Hill is the best kept secret for winter fun in Cleveland Metroparks. The sled riding hill is a less-than 0.25 mile hike from the parking lot. When sledding isn’t in season, visi...