Metroparks Bike Outings
Cleveland Metroparks invites everyone to enjoy some beautiful scenery by bike.
Enjoy a bike outing in August led by experienced staff members or volunteers. The four bike outings in August include:
Biking the Back Roads: Hinckley Hills and Hollers
Saturday, August 11 · 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hinckley Lake Spillway · Hinckley Reservation
Starting at the Hinckley Lake Spillway parking lot, ride through the countryside learning fascinating stories of those who came before us. A hike to Worden's Ledges is included. This ride is challenging, but the beauty of the landscape is well worth it! Registration is required. Hinckley Lake Spillway Picnic Area is located off West Drive in Hinckley Reservation, off Bellus Road in Hinckley Township.For registration and more information, call 440-786-8530.
Bike the Canal
Wednesday, August 15 · 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CanalWay Center · Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Join Cultural Historian Doug Kusak and Naturalist Jill Hauger for a bicycle adventure from CanalWay Center to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Canal Center. There will be stops along the way to discuss the history of the canal and the wildlife that calls it home. Registration, beginning August 1, is required. CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For registration and more information, call 216-206-1000.
Tour de Necklace Ride: Garfield Park/ Washington Reservations
Sunday, August 19 · 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center · Garfield Park Reservation
This ride starts at Garfield Park Nature Center and takes riders to beautiful Mill Creek Falls, on Morgana Run Trail, to Washington Reservation and back again. Registration is required. Garfield Park Nature Center is located off Mill Creek Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights. For registration and more information, call 440-786-8530.
Bike to Bacci from Bacci
Sunday, August 26 · 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cuyahoga Heights Bacci Park· Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Doug Kusak leads a moderately-paced bike ride from Bacci Park, through Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, up to and through the Morgana Run Trail, over to Mill Creek Falls, and back to Bacci. This ride is for ages 12 and over. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration, beginning August 1, and a $5 fee is required. CuyahogaHeights Bacci Park is located off Canal Road, adjacent to Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between E.71 Street and Warner Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For registration and more information, call 216-206-1000.