Winter in Ohio can be really beautiful. You don’t always have to stay cooped up, avoiding the cooler temperatures, fallen snow and sparkling icicles. Sometimes you need to get out and embrace the season for a bit. An easy, short hike is a great way to do so. The Hemlock Loop Trail at Bedford Reservation within the Cleveland Metroparks system makes the perfect winter adventure. It’s both easy and beautiful. Bundle up, grab your camera and check out this local favorite northeast Ohio hike that’s positively bewitching in the winter months.
Cleveland Metroparks is home to a popular hiking area with several gorgeous walkways and small waterfalls called Bedford Reservation.
Screen shot via clevelandmetroparks.com The Hemlock Loop Trail (circled in red) is a short, easy hike that’s particularly beautiful in the wintertime.
The 0.8-mile trail Hemlock Loop Trail features a flat, woodland area along the Tinker’s Creek floodplain.
tde1973/Flickr It’s the perfect easy, hike to take in the winter when you need a breath of fresh air.
You’ll see Hemlock Creek Falls along the way, which is gorgeous when it’s melting and when it’s frozen.
tde1973/Flickr Be sure to bring your camera for some winter wonderland shots.
To view a map of the park’s trail system, visit the Cleveland Metroparks website.
tde1973/Flickr There’s always something happening at the Cleveland Metroparks, even in the winter. Join the Christmas Bird Count at the nearby Big Creek Reservation on Saturday, December 28 at 7:30 a.m. Bring your camera, some binoculars and a sense of adventure to the Lake Abram Eastland Road Trailhead. For more information about this specific hike, you can call (440) 887-1968.
Tinker’s Creek Gorge Overlook and Bridal Veil Falls are other beautiful areas to explore within the Bedford Reservation’s trail system.
tde1973/Flickr However, these are more challenging areas to hike. Pictured is the Bridal Veil Falls walkway.
The Hemlock Creek Picnic Area and trailhead is located right off of Button Road in Bedford Reservation, just east of Dunham Road in Walton Hills. Have you ever hiked this trail in the winter before? If so, share your photos and experiences with us!
Screen shot via clevelandmetroparks.com
The Hemlock Loop Trail (circled in red) is a short, easy hike that’s particularly beautiful in the wintertime.
tde1973/Flickr
It’s the perfect easy, hike to take in the winter when you need a breath of fresh air.
Be sure to bring your camera for some winter wonderland shots.
There’s always something happening at the Cleveland Metroparks, even in the winter. Join the Christmas Bird Count at the nearby Big Creek Reservation on Saturday, December 28 at 7:30 a.m. Bring your camera, some binoculars and a sense of adventure to the Lake Abram Eastland Road Trailhead. For more information about this specific hike, you can call (440) 887-1968.
However, these are more challenging areas to hike. Pictured is the Bridal Veil Falls walkway.
For more winter hiking ideas in Ohio, check out our previous article: 10 Picturesque Trails In Ohio That Are Perfect For Winter Hiking.
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Address: 14800 Button Rd, Walton Hills, OH 44146, USA
