Great Winter Hikes

Lake Metroparks has nearly 50 miles of trails spanning Lake County. These trails provide countless opportunities to fight off cabin fever this winter.

Veterans Park

• Cardinal Loop Trail: Walk through some of the last remnants of original Ohio swamp forest and along the edge of Granger Pond.

 

Chagrin River Park

• Riverwood Trail: Meander along the river and enjoy scenic views of the water. Keep your eyes open near woodland edges for perching hawks and other raptors.

 

Pete’s Pond Preserve

• Carriage Lane Trail: The combination of forest, edge and fresh water has created an oasis for suburban wildlife.

 

Lakeshore Reservation

• All Peoples Trail: This is an easy trail suitable for all abilities. Check out the beach for icy snow dunes along Lake Erie.

 

The following parks have trails that are plowed in the winter when there is significant snowfall:

• Chagrin River Park 
• Concord Woods Nature Park
• Girdled Road Reservation—North (Surveyor’s Woods Loop Trail only)
• Greenway Corridor
• Hidden Lake
• Lakeshore Reservation
• Penitentiary Glen Reservation (Glen Meadow Loop Trail only)
• Pete’s Pond Preserve
• Veterans Park