Hiking Gorge Metropark | Summit Metroparks | Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Gorge Metropark, situated between the border of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, is jam-packed with awesome features, history and incredible scenery. Despite being surrounded by urban development, the Gorge can make its visitors feel as if they're miles from the city.
The park's 1.8 mile Gorge Trail takes hikers along the Cuyahoga River, to an overlook of the Gorge Dam, through two caves, beside towering ledges, and through several slot formations.
The dam, constructed in the early 1900's as a means of generating power, is slated for removal in the coming years. The removal of the dam is intended to improve the health of the Cuyahoga river. Moreover, its removal will expose the Cuyahoga Falls, which have been under water since the construction of the dam.
The Gorge is also home to Mary Campbell Cave, also known as Old Maid's Kitchen. In the mid-1700's, a young girl named Mary Campbell was captured by members of the Delaware tribe. Legend has it that she was first brought to the cave, and lived with in a Native American settlement nearby, until being released several years later, after the French and Indian War.
Several of the rock formations have dates carved into them dating back to the late 1800's, when the Gorge was a tourist destination for people all over.
The Gorge Trail hits most of the noteworthy features of the park. Do note expect an easy hike, however. With the exception of the trail leading to the boardwalk for the dam overlook, the terrain is root and rock-filled, often uneven, and has steep climbs and descents.
For more information about the Gorge Metropark, visit Summit Metroparks page:
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Hiking Tour (and drone footage) of Gorge Metro Park and Ohio Edison Dam, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
This is a hiking tour of Gorge Metro Park, the Cuyahoga River, the Ohio Edison Dam, and Mary Campbell's Cave near Akron,Ohio and my attempt (albeit hurried) at imitating Nat Geo or Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. With a buddy of mine, I filmed this with Canon 80Ds as well as a Manfrotto Monopod and a Zhiyun Crane 3 gimbal.
To be honest, I didn't have a real driving purpose for shooting the video—it gave me some good practice at storytelling, sound, and using the Zhiyun Crane 3.
A big thanks to James and Robert at Ohio Drone for their impressive aerial footage of the Gorge. Check out their work over at OhioDroneLLC.com (tell them you found them on this video).
I am visiting the Gorge Metro Park today in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. I’ve heard the sight and the sound of falling water in this valley is something you will always remember. So on a lazy Sunday morning in July, I make my way to the park to visit the Ohio Edison Dam before it’s gone...but more on that later.
I am starting on the Gorge Trail—the lower trail—and I am heading northwest. As I make my way into the forest, I am mindful of the Cuyahoga River running silently beside me—only showing glimpses of itself through the trees that are rising up around me like a canopy.
Here, the river is sleepy—almost like she’s content with me getting my bearings before showing off her might and majesty. If there’s raging water on this river, I don’t hear it yet.
My first stop is a weathered wooden dock that juts into the northeast side of the river. Wooden ramps escort me down onto a floating platform over water. The dock creaks and groans with every step I take, but I suspect it’s seaworthy enough and not likely to sink anytime soon.
Further down the river, something catches my eye: the Cuyahoga abruptly disappears. It’s like a sheet of blue glass, then suddenly, it’s gone. The Ohio Edison Dam and the reason why I’ve made this trek, must lay beyond.
But right now I am not headed down river to the rushing waters of the dam and reservoir—not yet. The trail I am taking goes upward toward Mary Campbell Cave, so I bid the Cuyahoga farewell—for now.
On my way up to the cave, I discover a handful of surprises just off trail. This chatty brook, for example, actually caught my ear before it caught my eye. There are loads of these hidden treasures on and just off the trails in this valley--if you just take the time to look.
What’s intriguing about this cave is that there is no conclusive evidence Mary Campbell was ever there. The cliff and cave roof are sandstone, while the cave wall is shale. The 40 meter wide cavity and I can stand up straight through most of it. Though it hasn’t rained in days, water trickles from holes and crevices that are too dark for my eyes to see into. Other than water, I wonder what else this cave is hiding.
Having my fill of dripping water and dark places I take my leave Mary Campbell’s Cave and its secrets. I am heading down to the river, and hopefully the roaring sound of falling water.
I picked a great day to hike the Gorge. There is no none on the trails today. It feels like I have the entire forest to myself.
The weather has been kind during my journey so far---I am as grateful as I am surprised. I am familiar with the weather here in NE Ohio, and while I don't see any rain clouds, I am keeping a look out. But for now, I enjoy the sun darting in and out of the leaves and branches of the roof of the forest.
I hear the river now. Not loud—not yet anyway. It sounds like a distant but steady jet engine, but with each step its presence gets louder.
Around a bend or two in the path, and peeking out between two limestone boulders, I catch my first glimpse of the river flexing its muscle. It’s an impressive sight…and sound, even this far down the river.
The last stage of my journey takes me to a massive wooden structure of steps that promises to take me to the foot of the Ohio Edison Dam, and to what got me out of bed this morning.
Making my way down each flight of steps, the water’s roar gets louder and my pulse goes just a little quicker. It won’t be long now. I can see the river in the distance now, and it’s no longer lazy and sleepy. It’s a force of nature.
Having traversed the final steps to the viewing platform, I’ve made it, and as a reward the Ohio Edison Dam stretches out before me. And yes, the sight and the sound of the Cuyahoga River falling 68 feet onto the rock floor below was worth the wait.
This landmark that’s over 100 years old is rumored to be removed, so I probably won’t see it again as I have today. But thanks to this video, it will live in my memory...and hopefully yours too.
Gorge Metro Park, Akron, Ohio
After a lot of snow melting, days and nights of hard rain, damn! A lot of damn water going over the dam. Recorded 12/23/2013
Gorge Metro Park Trail Run
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Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls - Cuyahoga Falls Hotels, OHIO
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls 4 Stars Hotel in Cuyahoga Falls ,OHIO Within US Travel Directory Overlooking the gorge of the Cuyahoga river, this hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant and is located in Cuyahoga Falls.
Akron Zoological Park is 11 km away from the hotel.
Free WiFi access is available.
Cable TV, a seating area, and a coffee machine are featured in every suite at Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls.
There is a microwave and mini-refrigerator included as well.
Beau's on the River Restaurant offers classic comfort food with a twist for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Featured items include breakfast sandwiches in the morning to grilled salmon at night.
At the Cuyahoga Falls Sheraton Suites Akron you will find a fitness centre.
Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
The property offers free parking.
The hotel is 6 km from Akron Art Museum and 6.
1 km from Akron Art Museum.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is 25 minutes' drive away from the hotel.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 43 km away.
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Gorge at Metro Parks Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (SOUND ALERT)
The Gorge Metro Dam rushing with water after a spring rain.
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Creek Hiking at Sheepskin Hollow State Nature Preserve | Columbiana County, OH
Sheepskin Hollow State Nature Preserve is situated on the Ohio side of the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in Columbiana, OH, about 13 miles north of East Liverpool, OH, and 10 miles Southwest of Darlington, PA. Unlike many other State Nature Preserves in Ohio, Sheepskin Hollow has no official or marked trails. It is akin to a wilderness area more than it is a park. Its 468 acres are open to the public to explore. The highlights of the Preserve are the North Fork Little Beaver Creek and the deep hollows containing creek tributaries and surrounded by steep Appalachian Foothills on either side. The hollows are filled with rocky, wet, wild terrain, and pristine forests filled with an abundance of hemlocks.
The various hollows are accessible as offshoots from a now defunct railroad line. Getting to the hollows requires a steep climb from the railroad. After this, the hikes will consist of rock scrambles/and or creek hiking. The hike depicted in this video consists of a visit to a remote waterfall approximately 1 mile from the railroad, as detailed by Natural Ohio Adventures:
For more information about Sheepskin Hollow State Nature Preserve, visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources site:
Since there are no marked trails, there is no proper trailhead for the hike depicted in this video. However, the approximate location of the railroad can be found here, via Google Maps:
Also see the description of the hike to the waterfalls in Sheepskin Hollow provided by Natural Ohio Adventures in the linked page, above.
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Gorge Dam & Waterfall - Cuyahoga Falls - Summit Metro Parks - Phantom 3 Professional Drone
The Gorge Dam sits in Summit County's Gorge MetroPark. The park is located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and offers an abundance of nautral beauty, and outdoor activities. The dam itself is slated for removal in 2019, as part of the overall rehabilitation of the health of the entire Cuyahoga River.
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Brandywine Gorge waterfall hike - Cuyahoga Valley National Park trail
Here are five highlights of the Brandywine Gorge Loop Trail, which includes the very scenic Brandywine Falls. This is one of the most popular areas inside Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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1) Brandywine Falls
2) Upper bench
3) Lower bench
4) Creekside path
5) Stanford Trail overlap
Details about the trail:
I started at the Brandywine Falls trailhead, 8176 Brandywine Road in Sagamore Hills Township.
You can also access this trail by starting at the Stanford House (6093 Stanford Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264) and hiking the Stanford Trail.
Trail mileage: 1.5 miles round trip
Time it took me: 1 hour
Elevation change: 160 feet
NPS rating: Moderate
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Have a great time on this scenic waterfall hike! - John
Best Tourist Attractions you MUST SEE in Akron, United States | 2019
Akron () is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland.
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1: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
2: Akron Zoo
3: Portage Lakes State Park
4: Hinckley Reservation
5: Gorge Metro Park
6: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
7: Goodyear Heights Metro Park
8: Fun 'n' Stuff
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10: Sand Run Metro Park
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Hiking The West Woods | Geauga County Parks, OH
The West Woods, Home to Ansel's Cave and Affelder Falls, is located in Geauga County, OH. It is part of the Geauga County Parks system, and has 4.2 miles of trails that wind through approximately 900 acres of woodland.
Ansel's Cave is closed to the public. However, it can be viewed from a boardwalk that runs adjacent to the cave on the appropriately named Ansel's Cave Trail. Geauga County Parks sometimes offer a guided tour of the cave.
Affelder Falls is accessible by a short 1/4 mile hike. The waterfall has low flow, so it's best to visit after a heavy rainfall if you're looking to see the falls in action.
For more information regarding West Woods, visit Geauga County Parks:
For a map (PDF) of the West Woods trails courtesy of Geauga County Parks, visit:
The Ansel's Cave Trailhead is located next to the Turkey Ridge Shelter, which is just south of the West Woods Nature Center:
The Falls Trail, which leaded to Affelder Falls, is located next to the Affelder House:
Waterfall at Gorge Metro Park, Ohio Edison dam.
Waterfall at Gorge Metro Park - Ohio Edison Dam. Summit County Metro Park Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Cuyahoga Falls - Cuyahoga Falls Hotels, OHIO
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Cuyahoga Falls 3 Stars Hotel in Cuyahoga Falls ,OHIO Within US Travel Directory This Cuyahoga Falls hotel is located just off Route 8 and is 16.
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Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a hot tub, and an indoor pool.
A flat-screen cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator are included in every room at the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Cuyahoga Falls.
They have an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer.
A fitness centre is on site for guests to use.
The Cuyahoga Falls Country Inn & Suites has a meeting space, business centre, and laundry facilities.
Gorge Metro Park is 1.
6 km from the hotel.
The Akron Art Museum is 10 minutes’ drive away.
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