Hidden among the rolling hills of Stark County, Pike Ridge Park blends sweeping prairie, quiet wetlands, forgotten history, and remarkable wildlife into one of northeast Ohio’s most unexpectedly rewarding hikes. After nearly five miles on its trails, I couldn’t believe I’d spent more than a decade without ever knowing it existed.
Continue readingHiking Mohican State Park
This memorable Ohio hike drops nearly 400 feet into a scenic gorge, crosses the Mohican River by suspension bridge, follows the water past Big and Little Lyons Falls, and finishes with Pleasant Hill Dam and a steady climb back to the trailhead.
Continue readingThe Wetmore Trail
Sometimes the most memorable hikes aren’t the ones with the biggest waterfalls or the grandest overlooks. Sometimes they’re the ones that leave you thinking long after you’ve left the trail.
Continue readingHiking to Brandywine Falls
How a 5.32-mile hike from the Boston Mill Visitor Center transforms one of Ohio’s busiest destinations into a peaceful journey through forests, rivers, and one of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s hidden gems.
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