Peninsula, Ohio
Top Spots in and near Peninsula
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Novelty, Ohio
Hike to Ansel's Cave
1.5 mi / 100 ft gainThe beginning of the hike to Ansel's Cave starts at The West Woods parking lot next to the visitor center. From there, follow the signs noting the Ansel Cave Trail. About 1/4 mile along, the trail splits into two directions; one takes you on the more direct route to Ansel's Cave along a well main...Read more -
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Snowshoe North Chagrin Reservation
4 miTake advantage of the abundance of snow in Northeast Ohio with snowshoeing! Only 30 minutes outside of Cleveland, the North Chagrin Reservation has snowshoe and pole rentals for use on any of its trails when there is more than 4 inches of snow on the ground. It is a beautiful hike through the sno...Read more -
Grafton, Ohio
Indian Hollow Reservation
3.05 mi / 105 ft gainIndian Hollow Reservation is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Grafton, Ohio.Read more -
Alliance, Ohio
Hike Nelson Kennedy Ledges
5.01.5 mi / 40 ft gainStarting at the the parking lot off of OH SR 282, cross the road and you'll arrive at the base of the conglomerate cliffs that give the park its name. From there, follow the blue blazed trail to get the best views and overall experience of the park. The blue blazed trail follows the base of the c...Read more -
Massillon, Ohio
Sippo Valley Trail
9.64 mi / 361 ft gainSippo Valley Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Massillon, Ohio.Read more -
Thompson, Ohio
Hike into Hell Hollow
4.01 mi / 200 ft gainFrom the trailhead, follow the Beech Ridge Loop Trail to the stairs for a 1/4 mile to the stairs that descend down into Hell Hollow. The views back up the gorge of Paine Creek are beautiful, especially with the shale cliffside in view. The stairway down into the hollow proper is steep, so be prep...Read more -
Mentor, Ohio
Hike the Headland Dunes
1 miFrom the parking lots at the far eastern end of Headlands Beach State Park, head to the sign for the Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve, and follow the trail marked with white painted T-posts. The trail is completely on sand, so it's a bit more strenuous than a normal hike due to the sand shift...Read more -
Perry, Ohio
Hike the Shoreline-Lakeview Loop
1.2 mi / 80 ft gainStarting at the parking lot next to Lake Erie Bluffs brand new 50-foot tall lakefront observation tower, follow the yellow signs noting the Shoreline Trail, a 0.6 mile long trail that follows the beach of Lake Erie. The trail is relatively easy, although sections of it require climbing over drift...Read more -
Madison, Ohio
Hemlock Ridge Loop Trail
4.00.74 mi / 98 ft gainHemlock Ridge Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Madison, Ohio.Read more -
Youngstown, Ohio
Lanterman's Mill Trail
4.52 mi / 266 ft gainLanterman's Mill Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Youngstown, Ohio.Read more -
Youngstown, Ohio
Hike the Gorge Trail Loop
5.02 miThis is a lovely 2 mile hike along Mill Creek. We parked by Lake Newport and started off on the West Gorge Trail toward the Mill. The trail itself was decent, with some rough spots, but still hike able. Make sure you go down to the Creek before you head across the covered bridge to the East Gorge...Read more -
Salem, Ohio
Explore the Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge
3.03 miHistory behind Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge: Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge was built in 1876. It was in use until 1992 and then later restored in 2003. There are over 125 historic wooden covered bridges in Ohio, and Teegarden Covered Bridge was proudly added to the National Register ...Read more