Hiking Schedule

Watch your email for additional spur-of-the-moment activities, especially in winter.

Thursday Evenings

Bike, Hike, or ski (in season) with the Akron Bicycle Club on Thursday evenings. Activities take place on the Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath and local roads in the CVNP. Everything goes whether rain or dry. Dinner afterward about 8:15 pm.

We always meet at 6:30 pm. From October through March, meet at Lock 29 in Peninsula. From April through September, meet at Deep Lock Quarry, ¾ miles south on Riverview Road.

Look for last minute announcements on the Why Not Adventure e-mail list.

Saturday Mornings

Hike with the Akron Bicycle Club: click on the Ride Calendar button. Hikes are generally not posted until Friday.

Sunday Morning Hikes

Fall 2009—Spring 2010

Particulars:

Hikes leave at 9:00 am
They last 2–3 hours
Dress according to the weather: We hike in all types of weather. Trails can be muddy with creek crossings.
There is lunch after the hikes at local restaurants; sometimes we have pot-luck picnics. Check back here for changes.
This is a friendly group which enjoys meeting new people. If you're new, just show up and introduce yourself to others.
Children and dogs are welcome. Dogs on leashes, please.
Most hikes have two levels: A faster pace and a social pace. Trails or bushwhacking when able.
If you are a hike leader:
- Notify Tony Z, Don May, or Lois N if you wish to make changes to your hike.
- Changes to the starting point or date must be made at least two weeks before a scheduled hike.
- Hike leader changes may be made at any time
- If you cannot lead your scheduled hike, please find a substitute, or at least contact one of the persons above.
Thanks

January 3: Carriage Trail (CVNP)

Meet at the Station Road Bridge. From I-77 take exit 149A (SR-82 east). Follow SR-82 through Brecksville to just past the shopping center. Turn right at the park entrance on Chippewa Creek Drive. Take Chippewa Creek Drive through the park, cross Riverview Road into the Station Road Bridge parking area. From I-271 take exit 19 (SR-82) and turn right. Drive SR-82 to just past the Cuyahoga River Bridge (about 4.3 miles) and turn left onto Riverview Road. At the bottom of Riverview Road turn left into the Station Road Bridge parking area.

January 10: Schumacher Trail in Cascade Valley MetroPark

New Hike! Start at Parkwood Plaza, Akron, OH 44313. From I-271 to I-77 take the Wheatley Road (SR-176) exit. Go east (left) on Wheatley into CVNP, then right on Riverview Rd. Riverview becomes Merriman in a shopping area. Turn left into Parkwood Plaza, near corner of Merriman and Portage Path and park near the car wash. Gary leading.

January 17: North Chagrin Reservation (Cuyahoga Co.)

Meet at the Sanctuary Marsh parking area. From I-271, take Exit 36 (Wilson Mills Rd.). Follow Wilson Mills east to S.O.M. Center Rd. and turn left. Turn right at the park entrance on Sunset Ln. At the stop sign turn right on the Buttermilk Falls Pkwy. Parking area entrance is past Ox Lane on the right.

January 24: Brecksville Reservation (Cuyahoga Co.)

Meet at Starbucks at 8869 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, north side of SR-82. Parking is in the back.

January 31: Buckeye Sports

Possible XC ski! Meet at Buckeye Sports 4610 State Road. From I-77 south take exit 143 (Wheatley Road) and turn left. Turn left again re-entering I-77 north. Turn right onto I-271 north. Follow I-271 to exit 12 for SR-303 and turn right. Drive east on SR-303 about 5 miles to Akron-Cleveland Road, (BP gas station on the corner) and turn right. Follow Akron-Cleveland Road south about 2.5 miles to Buckeye Sports on the right. From I-271 north take exit 18 for SR-8 south. Follow SR-8 to exit 12 for SR-303. Cross over SR-303 and follow Akron-Cleveland Road south about 2.5 miles to Buckeye Sports on the right.

February 7: Riding Run/ Perkins Trail (CVNP)

Meet at the Everett Road Covered Bridge. From I-77 south take Exit 143 (Wheatley Road) and turn left. Drive about 1.8 miles on Wheatley Road to the parking area entrance on the right just beyond the sharp left turn. From I-271, take exit 12 for SR-303. Drive east on SR-303 about 2 miles to Riverview Road and turn right. Follow Riverview Road 2.7 miles to Everett Road and turn right. The parking lot entrance is on the left.

February 14: Tinkers Creek (Cuyahoga Co.)

Egbert Picnic Area parking, Bedford Reservation. (Does anybody remember where we met last year?) From Cuyahoga Co. West or North, take I-480 east to I-271 south where they merge. Exit at Forbes Rd., and turn right (west). From the South, take I-271 north to the Forbes Rd. exit, turn left (west). For both, head west on Forbes to Northfield Rd. (SR-8) and turn right (north). Go for ½ mi and turn left to Union St., then left (SW) on Egbert Rd. Turn right onto Cleveland Metro Pkwy and go 0.4 mi to the Egbert Picnic Area. For more parking go back to Egbert and turn right, park at the golf course and carpool to the picnic area. From the picnic area you can access the Buckeye Trail. MAP

February 21: Towner Woods, (Portage Co.)

Soup Party after the Hike! Also, if snow bring XC skis, sleds, tubes, etc. for the sled hill after the hike. From the north use I-480 to SR-14 or SR-303 to Streetsboro intersection of (SR-303, 14, and 43). Go south (right) on SR-43. Go about 4 miles to Ravenna Rd. and turn east (left). Go about 2 miles on Ravenna to Towners Woods. From the west use I-77 to I-80 east (turnpike) and exit at SR-14 Streetsboro and follow directions from north above. From the south use I-76 East to SR-43. Turn north (left) and travel 3 miles to Kent and follow SR-43 signs thru Kent. In about 2 miles north of Kent is Ravenna Rd. Turn east (right) on Ravenna and go 2 more miles to Towners Woods. Christine and Bob leading.

February 28: Penitentiary Glen (Lake Co.)

From I-90 take Exit 193 (SR-306). Follow SR 306 south to Kirtland-Chardon Road (at the foot of the hill) and turn left (southeast). Continue southeast on Kirtland-Chardon for two miles. The entrance for Penitentiary Glen Reservation is on the right.

March 7: Brecksville Reservation (Cuyahoga Co.)

March 14: Whipp's Ledges (Medina Co.) Daylight Savings Time

Buzzard Sunday!! Meet at Top O’ Ledges picnic area. From I-271 south-bound, take the I-77 south-bound exit. From I-77 north or south take the Wheatley Road exit and head west (uphill). Cross Brecksville Road at the light onto Broadview Road which curves to the right. Go around the curve and turn left onto Hawkins and drive 2 miles (becomes Bellus Road). Turn left into Top O’ Ledges. Parking lot is way in the back.

March 21: Mentor Lagoon, (Lake Co.)

Meet in the parking lot. From Cleveland take either I-90 or SR-2 east to the SR-615/Center exit and head north. Follow Center which will turn into Hopkins. Continue north to SR-283 and jog right and go a short distance north and turn right on Harbor Drive. Follow Harbor to the parking lot. Check Directions

March 28: Ledges Hike (CVNP)

Potluck Game Day! Meet at the Ledges Shelter. From I-77 south take exit 143 (Wheatley Road) and turn left. Turn left again reentering I-77 north. Turn right onto I-271 north. Follow I-271 to exit 12 for SR-303. Turn right and follow SR-303 to Akron-Peninsula Road and turn right. Drive Akron-Peninsula Road to Truxell Road and turn left. Follow Truxell Road about 1.5 miles to the drive on the left. From I-271, take exit 12 for SR-303. Turn right and follow SR-303 to Akron-Peninsula Road and turn right. Drive Akron-Peninsula Road to Truxell Road and turn left. Follow Truxell Road about 1.5 miles to the drive on the left.

April 4: Easter, No Hike

April 11: Lang's Run (CVNP)

Meet at the Wetmore trailhead. From I-77 south take exit 143 (Wheatley Road) and turn left. Follow Wheatley Road till it dead ends into Riverview Road and turn right. Turn left at the next street (Bolanz Road) and follow it to Akron-Peninsula Road. Turn left and follow A-P to Wetmore Road and turn right. Follow Wetmore Road to the parking area entrance on the left. From I-271, take exit 12 for SR-303. Turn right and follow SR 303 to Akron-Peninsula Road and turn right. Drive A-P 1.7 miles to Wetmore Road and turn left. Follow Wetmore Road to the parking area entrance on the left

April 18: Huntington Beach (Cuyahoga Co.)

Picnic after hike (weather permitting). Google maps with Lake Erie Nature and Science Ctr, 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, OH, 44140. Take I-90 west to exit 159 (Columbia Rd/SR-252); north on Columbia to Wolf Rd; west on Wolf to sign (on right) for LENSC/ Huntington Reservation. Enter via Porter Creek Dr. Parking at LENSC, alternate parking and restrooms at Wolf Picnic Area, east of the center. Holly or Linda W. leading.

April 25: Hampton Hills (CVNP)

Poetry Hike. From I-271 South take exit SR-8 and head south. Exit at Steels Corners Rd. Go west on Steels Corners Rd. about 5 miles to Akron-Peninsula Rd. Turn south on Akron-Peninsula Rd. and go ¼ mile to the main park entrance on the left. Coming south on I-77, take exit 143 (Wheatley Rd.). Turn left on Wheatley Rd. and go down the hill into the Valley. The road turns into Everett Rd. Turn right at Riverview road. Turn left on Ira road. Turn right on Akron-Peninsula Road. The main park entrance is on the left. Gary leading.

May 1: Hog's Back Ridge (Lake Co.) Saturday, start at 10:00am

Lunch will be at local wineries. Meet at the Hog’s Back Ridge parking area. From Cleveland take I-90 east to SR-528 (exit 212), head south on SR-528 to Griswold Road turning left. Take Griswold to Emerson Road and turn left. Entrance is at the end of Emerson. xx leading.

May 9: The Gorge Park (Summit Co.)

(Mother's Day.) Take I-271 South to Route 8 exit. Go south on SR-8 to Broad Ave exit and turn right. At the first light turn left. This will be Front Street. Go past one traffic light. About a half mile past the light, the Gorge Metro Park entrance will be on the right.

May 16: Three Waterfalls Hike (CVNP)

Picnic after the hike, weather permitting. Start at Boston Store. Directions needed. Dana leading.

May 23: Holden Arboretum Hike (Lake Co.)

End of hiking season—picnic after hike! From Cleveland take I-90 east to Mentor (Kirtland Exit 193) and turn right on SR-306. Continue on SR-306 to the bottom of the hill and turn left on SR-615. At the first traffic light, turn right on Kirtland-Chardon Road. Travel 3.6 miles to Sperry Road and turn left. Travel 1.4 miles and turn left on the main drive to reach the Warren H. Corning Visitor Center. Cloyce leading.

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