01/01/19

9am – 2pm NE Ohio, Ashland / Richland County Mohican SP First Day Hike: Self-Guided. Starts from Nature Center located in Camp Area A; South of Loudonville off State Route 3. Trail is moderate. Hike up to 10 miles.

01/01/19

10am Central Ohio, Delaware County Deer Haven Preserve New Year’s Day Hike: Hike through the woods and prairies of Deer Haven Park and Havener Park. Afterward, warm up with a hot beverage & cookies by the fireplace in the visitor center.

01/01/19

1 – 3pm SE Ohio, Scioto County Shawnee SP First Day Hike: Hike the 1-mile Lampblack Trail through the oak hickory forest. Light refreshments served afterwards in the cozy, cheerfully decorated, timber-framed lodge.

01/01/19

1 – 3pm SW Ohio, Warren / Clinton County Caesar Creek First Day Hike: Meet the Park Naturalist at the Nature Center for a 1 mile guided hike around the Old Woods Trail. Stay for an additional 3 mile hike to Pioneer Village, the Swinging Bridge, Horseshoe Falls and Rock Gorge, if you choose!

01/02/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace. No registration required

01/03/19

6 – 7pm NW Ohio, Toledo area Secor Evening Hike Group: Invigorating evening hike through your parks with a naturalist at a time when the parks are usually closed. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended, dress for the weather. Friendly dogs welcome.

01/04/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace. No registration required

01/05/19

10am – 1pm Central Ohio, Columbus area Blacklick Woods 46th Annual Winter Hike Series: Take a 2 or 4-mile walk through the woods and meadows. Hot drinks and snacks provided. Meet at Ash Grove Picnic Area.

01/05/19

10 – 11:30am NE Ohio, Geauga County Punderson Winter Hike: Naturalist-led hike on the Iroquois and Boardwalk Trails. Meet at the lodge. Hiking sticks, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and water are recommended. Contact Naturalist Richelle Gatto 330-402-6919 for more info.

01/05/19

1 – 5pm SE Ohio, Scioto County Shawnee SP Section Hike: Put your feet to the test on a section of the 60 mile Shawnee Backpack trail. Wear sturdy hiking boots, pack snacks and water and be prepared to climb. Meet at the lodge lobby.

01/06/19

9am – noon NE Ohio, Cleveland / Akron area Cuyahoga Valley Winter Warm-ups Hike: This is part of a series of fast-paced, fitness hikes on CVNP’s most difficult, hilly trails. Meet at Everett Covered Bridge for 7-mile hike on the Perkins and Riding Run trails.

01/07/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace. No registration required

01/08/19

9:30 – 11am NE Ohio, Cleveland area North Chagrin Reservation Winter Hike Series: Hilly, 3-mile hike. Meet at North Chagrin Nature Center.

01/09/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace. No registration required

01/10/19

6 – 7pm NW Ohio, Toledo area Secor Evening Hike Group: Invigorating evening hike through your parks with a naturalist at a time when the parks are usually closed. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended, dress for the weather. Friendly dogs welcome.

01/11/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace. No registration required

01/12/19

10 – 11am Central Ohio, Columbus area Sharon Woods 46th Annual Winter Hike Series: 2- or 4-mile hike starting at Maple Grove Picnic Shelter. Hot soup and drinks provided afterwards. PLEASE CARPOOL!

01/12/19

10 – 11:30am NE Ohio, Ashtabula County Pymatuning Winter Hike: Moderate hike through Old Forest Wilderness. Meet at Poplar Grove Picnic Area. Hiking sticks, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and water are recommended. Contact Naturalist Richelle Gatto 330-402-6919 for more info.

01/12/19

1 – 5pm SE Ohio, Scioto County Shawnee SP Section Hike: Put your feet to the test on a section of the 60 mile Shawnee Backpack trail. Wear sturdy hiking boots, pack snacks and water and be prepared to climb. Meet at the lodge lobby.

01/13/19

10am – 2pm NE Ohio, Ashland / Richland County Mohican SP Winter Hike: Three hikes to choose from: a 5K, a 10K, and an interpretive hike led by a naturalist. Meet at the Camp Store located in Camp Area A (South of Loudonville off State Route 3). Soup and refreshments afterwards.

01/13/19

10am – noon NE Ohio, Portage County West Branch SP Winter Hike: Moderate hike on the Campground Trail. Meet at the Campground check-in station. Hiking sticks, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and water are recommended. Contact Naturalist Richelle Gatto 330-402-6919 for more info.

01/13/19

2 – 3pm Central Ohio, Columbus area Prairie Oaks 46th Annual Winter Hike Series: Enjoy a 1, 3, or 5-mile hike around the lakes, through the prairie and along the banks of the Big Darby Creek.

01/14/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace. No registration required

01/15/19

9:30 – 11am NE Ohio, Cleveland area North Chagrin Reservation Winter Hike Series: 3-mile hike, including steep hills that may be icy or muddy. Meet at Squire’s Castle parking lot.

01/16/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace.

01/17/19

6 – 7pm NW Ohio, Toledo area Secor Evening Hike Group: Invigorating evening hike through your parks with a naturalist at a time when the parks are usually closed. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended, dress for the weather. Friendly dogs welcome.

01/18/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace.

01/19/19

9am – 2pm SE Ohio, Hocking County Hocking Hills 54th Annual Winter Hike: Hike 6 miles from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave, then take a bus back to starting point. Wear layered clothing and good footwear. Refreshments are available at Cedar Falls for a donation.

01/19/19

10am – 1pm Central Ohio, Columbus area Scioto Audubon 46th Annual Winter Hike Series: Enjoy a 1 or 2-mile hike along the Greenway and park trails. Food and drink after. Meet at the climbing wall.

01/19/19

1 – 3pm NW Ohio, Shelby / Auglaize County Lake Loramie Winter Hike: Meet the Naturalist at the maintenance area in the campground for a winter hike on Lakeview Trail. Afterwards we will have refreshments and the kids can make a take-home craft.

01/20/19

9 – 11:30am NE Ohio, Cleveland / Akron area Cuyahoga Valley Winter Warm-ups Hike: Hike 7 fast-paced miles on the unpaved, hilly Buckeye and O’Neil Woods trails. Meet at the Ira Trailhead. For more information call 330-657-2752.

01/22/19

9:30 – 11am NE Ohio, Cleveland area North Chagrin Reservation Winter Hike Series: 3-mile hike on hilly trails that may be icy. Meet at Wilson Mills Trailhead.

01/23/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace.

01/24/19

6 – 7pm NW Ohio, Toledo area Secor Evening Hike Group: Invigorating evening hike through your parks with a naturalist at a time when the parks are usually closed. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended, dress for the weather. Friendly dogs welcome.

01/25/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace.

01/26/19

10am – noon NE Ohio, Jefferson County Jefferson Lake Winter Hike: Intermediate hike on the Lakeside Loop Trail. Meet at the parking lot below the dam. Hiking sticks, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and water are recommended. Contact Naturalist Richelle Gatto 330-402-6919 for more info.

01/26/19

10am – 2pm SE/C Ohio, Columbus area Clear Creek 46th Annual Winter Hike Series: Enjoy a 1 or 3-mile self-guided hike, or choose from one of two guided 5-mile hikes. Meet at Thomas Mathias Parking Lot

01/26/19

10am – 12:30pm SW Ohio, Clinton County Cowan Lake Cowan Lake Winter Hike: Meet at Commissary parking lot. Naturalist-lead hikes on the scenic Lake View Trail will leave every 30 minutes. Stop by Naturalist Cabin to see animals in hibernation. Afterwards hot beverages, soups & desserts are available for purchase at Commissary.

01/26/19

11am – 5pm SE Ohio, Scioto County Shawnee SP History Hike: Join historian Greg Anderson searching for old cisterns and Virginia military district markers in Vastine Hollow. Wear sturdy hiking boots for this 5-mile, off-trail adventure. Pack snacks and water, and be prepared to climb. Meet at the lodge lobby.

01/27/19

10am – noon NE Ohio, Portage County Wingfoot Lake SP Winter Hike: Easy short hike on Wildlife Trail. Meet at the Marina Parking Lot. Hiking sticks, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and water are recommended. Contact Naturalist Richelle Gatto 330-402-6919 for more info.

01/27/19

2 – 4pm Central Ohio, Columbus area Inniswood Metro Gardens 46th Annual Winter Hike Series: Join us for a guided 2-mile hike along the trails and garden paths. Meet at the entrance of the Gardens.

01/28/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace.

01/29/19

9:30 – 11am NE Ohio, Cleveland area North Chagrin Reservation Winter Hike Series: 3-mile on hilly trails that may be muddy or icy. Meet at Strawberry Pond Trailhead.

01/30/19

11am – noon NW Ohio, Toledo area Wildwood Preserve Good Health Walks: Take a brisk walk on park trails to increase your heart rate and get the blood flowing. This is a 50 min walk and covers over 2 miles at a quick walking pace.