There is almost nothing as soothing as a ride through the forest on horseback. While that might be an activity traditionally held for the summer season, experiencing the incredible beauty of an Ohio winter firsthand is something you should consider saddling up for.
The Hinckley Reservation is a piece of the interconnecting Cleveland Metroparks system.
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It offers year-round entertainment and endless natural beauty.
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But come winter, it turns into a truly magical place.
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The Hinckley Reservation Bridle Trail takes you through most of the park on a breathtaking horseback journey.
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The views are truly one-of-a-kind and spectacular.
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Plus, you can watch the massive Hinckley Lake go from this…
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… to this.
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The trail shows you some of the best natural scenes in Northeast Ohio.
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But the decades-old carvings that you’ll see on the trail at Worden’s Ledges offer a more unnatural (and sometimes creepy) distraction.
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All in all, the Hinckley Reserve Bridle Trail offers a winter horseback riding experience that’s unlike anything else you’ve ever seen.
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With all the Hinckley Reservation Bridle Trail has to offer, why wait until spring to mount up? Visit the Cleveland Metroparks official website for more details on the reservation, and be sure to tell us all about your winter riding adventure in the comments below.
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