Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50.

Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50.

Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50.

Led by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (NCSL). Register for a casual stroll along the Nature Center’s Stearn's Trail and Southerly Park to take in all the beauty of the outdoor features of NCSL. For this special hike, leashed pets are welcome on Nature Center trails! Approximate time: 45 minutes, includes some accessible areas, but dirt trails and stairs are to be expected. Approximately 1-2 miles. Difficulty: Easy

Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50.

In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club with Sherry Widdowson. Explore some of the lesser known trails in the area on this moderate hike around the rim of the Doan Brook Gorge. Look down and enjoy sweeping views of the gorge. A bit of history retained in some of the remains of past uses will be noted. Approximate time: 2-2.5 hours, varied terrain. 3-5 miles. Difficulty: moderate.

Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20.

Led by NCSL OR In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club. Challenge yourself with this difficult hike, which spans Doan Brook between the Nature Center and the Graffiti Dam just north and west of MLK Blvd. After going around Lower Lake and crossing Coventry Rd, we will follow the trails closest to Doan Brook, passing many historical points along the way. Hikers will climb small hills, negotiate tree roots, loose rocks, and low-hanging branches, so good hiking boots, hiking poles, and above all, good balance are recommended! Explore this beautiful trail, where you can hardly believe that heavily traveled roads are only a few dozen feet away. Approximate time: 2 1/2 – 3 hours, varied terrain. 4-6 miles. Difficulty: strenuous.

Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20.

In partnership with the Shaker Historical Society. Bust out your walking shoes and join the Shaker Historical Society for a history-focused hike around Lower Lake! Hikers will learn through stories, photographs, and historic sites how the landscape around Lower Lake has changed as land use and urban development evolved since the 19th century. This tour may include elevation changes with hills and stairs.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate with stops for interpretation. Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours.

Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20.

In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club. A vigorous Lakes-to-Lake hike from the Nature Center to Lake Erie. The hike is a 6-mile hike from the Nature Center to the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve and return to the Nature Center by shuttle after hiking six miles to the Gordon Boat Ramp. A beautiful hike through University Circle and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

Approximate time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. Terrain: mostly flat and hard surfaces. Difficulty: moderate, but the hike distance requires stamina.

Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20