Now that we’re firmly in winter’s icy grasp, it gets a little harder to get out of the house as often. No one wants to spend the day outside where the air hurts your face for no good reason. That said, there is a certain elegant, pure beauty to Cleveland in the wintertime. This is most apparent in the city’s gorgeous parks, where the natural wonders of the Forest City take on a unique, strikingly minimal look with a healthy dusting of powdery snow.
Perhaps the best way to experience just how incredible Cleveland winter can be is through a quick walk in the woods. So lace up your boots (or snowshoes, depending on the day) and be sure to check out this outstanding hiking trail in Cleveland.
The Brecksville Reservation in Cleveland is home to many trails, but none are as amazing as the Buckeye Trail.
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The Buckeye Trail is a massive, winding 1,100-mile trail that loops around the entirety of Ohio, and a portion of it snakes through Cleveland at the Brecksville Reservation.
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The Cleveland portion of the Buckeye Trail is a pretty easy hike, all things considered, and the view in wintertime is simply unbeatable.
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The trail is a little hilly in some spots, but it’s nothing a good pair of snowshoes can’t traverse in the winter months.
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You could easily take a breezy afternoon walk and experience the crux of what the trail has to offer in just a mile of walking…
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The storybook aura and natural mystique of the great outdoors is brought to life in Cleveland’s slice of the Buckeye Trail, and the magic is only increased each winter.
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If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can delve a little deeper into the woods and see some truly breathtaking winter scenes the further into the reservation you go.
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Have you ever been on this unforgettable Cleveland adventure? Do you have any stories to share of your winter hiking experiences in the Forest City? Be sure to tell us in the comments below.
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