by davidfearn on Feb 23, 2010 - 12:15pm
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Date and Time:
May 16, 2010 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Geauga Park District
on the Maple Highlands Trail, in Claridon and Huntsburg Townships
Phone:
216.556.4832
See map: Google Maps
Cleveland Out and About is a nonprofit outdoor organization for the GLBT community in Northeast Ohio. There are a wide range of events scheduled throughout the year, including several bicycle rides. There is no cost to participate in COA events, but optional $10 membership supports small expenses and some park/naturalist fees for group activities. Though primarily a gay and lesbian group, all are welcome.
Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 1:00PM
Bike the Maple Highlands Trail Central, Geauga Park District
Leader: Becky Thompson
The Geauga Park District Maple Highlands Trail Central is an all purpose trial utilizes sections of the abandoned Baltimore & Ohio Railroad corridor. The Maple Highlands Trail runs through a rich variety of natural areas, such as forest, wetlands, farm fields, and shrub lands. These habitats attract a diversity of wildlife that can be seen from the trail, or migrating casually across. We will start the bike ride at Headwaters Park and move north to Chardon passing through 3 covered bridges. Roundtrip approximately 16 miles. Please meet at Headwaters Park parking area off of Route 608.
Directions:
Headwaters Park
13365 Old State Road (Route 608),
Claridon & Huntsburg townships
From Erie and points north: Travel Old State Road (Route 608) approximately 2.2 miles south of Route 322 (Mayfield Road). Park entrance is on the east side of the road.
From Akron and points south: Travel Route 608 approximately 3.3 miles north of Kinsman Road (Route 87). Park entrance is on the east side of the road.
From Cleveland and points west: Travel I-90 E to I-271 S. Exit US-322 E toward Mayfield Hts. Right on Old State Rd. / OH- 608. Park entrance is on east side of road.