(1) = Easy
(2) = Moderate
(3) = Strenuous
August
15 • Wednesday
Brookside Reservation (2)
Hiking for the Young at Heart
Join CanalWay Center staff as we walk through Brookside reservation. we will meet at the Event Site shelterhouse and walk the all purpose trail along John Nagy Blvd. Enjoy the beauty of the park walking by wetlands and woodlands as we make our way to the overlook and work towards earning the 2007 Walking Works hiking shield.
9:30 a.m.
Event Site shelterhouse
Terrain: paved, steps, hill
2.5 miles
216-206-1000
25• Saturday
Brecksville Reservation (3)
Extreme Hiking
Not part of the Walking Works hikes, but you can still earn credit for the Brecksville hike. Be sure to pack a lunch, snacks and plenty of water to traverse the hills and valleys of Brecksville Reservation. Plan to get your blood flowing, your heart rate elevaed and explore this area for all its beauty. Call for location.
noon - 4 p.m.
Brecksville Nature Center
Terrain: hills, creek crossing
6 - 7 miles
September
8• Saturday
Garfield Park Reservation (1)
Hiking for the Young at Heart
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
South Quarry Picninc Area
Ages: Adults
Terrain: Moderate, 3 - 4 miles
440-526-1012
13 • Thursday
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation (2)
Walking Works - Signs of Fall
We will meet in the parking lot of bacci Park across from the Aqueduct Gateway. Traveling south in the trail, we will walk over the new pedestrian bridges looking for migrating birds, fall wildflowers and other signs of the autumn season as we work towards the hiking shield.
9 a.m. CWC
Terrain: paved trail, 2 bridge inclines, 2.5 miles
216-206-1000
15 • Saturday
Bedford Reservation (3)
Walking Works
Immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of Tinker's Creek Gorge for this Walking Works program. Be prepared to work up a sweat as you work your way towards your hiking shield.
2 - 3:15 p.m.
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area
2 miles
216-341-3152
16• Sunday
Brecksville Reservation (3)
Summer Beauties
Enjoy the beauty of the goldenrods and asters along the bridle trail. We'll admire these and other late summer flowers while hiking the hills and valleys of Brecksville Reservation while working towards your hiking shield.
2 - 4 p.m.
Brecksville Nature Center
Terrain: hills, creek crossing
2.5 miles
October
16• Tuesday
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation (2)
Walking Works Ohio & Erie Canal
Join Information specialist Jo ann Kubicki as we explore the designated Walking works trail on the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservatio. Learn about the natural and cultural features of the trail as we walk alon the canal on this crisp October morning and work towards your hiking shield.
9:30 a.m.
CanalWay Center
Terrain: paved trail, one hill
3 miles
18• Thursday
Brookside Reservation (2)
Walking Brookside
Join Seasonal Naturalist Joe Woyma as we walk the trails that are in Brookside Reservation. come and see what nature has in store for you in this park located right in the city of Cleveland as you work towards earning your hiking shield.
10 a.m.
Brookside Event Site
Terrain: paved trail, one hill
1.5 miles
20• Saturday
Brecksville Reservation (3)
Hiking For the Health Of It
Join us today to hike for the health of it and work your way towards earning your hiking shield. This 2.5 mile loop will take us along the Chippewa Creek Gorge through a canopy of wastern hemlocks.
9 - 11 a.m.
Brecksville Nature Center
Terrain: hills, creek crossing
2.5 miles
North Chagrin Reservation (2)
Autumn Forest Hike
Enjoy a hike along the Hemlock Trail with naturalist Mindy Murdock. we will enjoy the cool fall day and marvel at the forest's beautiful autumn colors while working towards earning your hiking shield.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center
Terrain: hills
2.5 miles
Bedford Reservation (3)
Walking Works - Walktober
Enjoy the beauty of Tinker's Creek on this Walktober Walking Works program. Be prepared to work up a sweat as you work your way towards your hiking shield.
2 - 3 p.m.
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area
Terrain: hills, creek crossing
2 miles
21• Sunday
Brecksville Reservation (3)
Red, Yellow and Green
Enjoy the autumn splendor as we hike along the Hemlock Loop trail. Admire the beauty of the Chippewa Creek Gorge through the brilliant fall leaves and contrasting hemlocks while working towards earning your hiking shield.
2 - 4 p.m.
Brecksville Nature Center
Terrain: hills, creek crossing
2.5 miles
27• Saturday
Hinckley Reservation (2)
Worden's Exploration
Join naturalist Jenny McClain as we explore the beauty of Worden's Ledges on the fall. We'll look for the unique carvings in the ledges and discover what wildlife inhabits the area while you work towards earning your hiking shield.
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Worden Homestead parking lot
Terrain:moderate
1.5 miles
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