Category: Mill Creek Metro Parks – Hiking

  • Hike to Cascade Gorge Natural Pool from Suspension Bridge – Mill Creek MetroParks

    Hike to Cascade Gorge Natural Pool from Suspension Bridge – Mill Creek MetroParks

    – Distance & Type: 0.8 Mile Out-and-Back Trail

    – Elevation Change: +/- 155 Feet

    – Hike Difficulty: Easy

  • Visiting Lanterman’s Mill and Falls at Mill Creek MetroParks

    Visiting Lanterman’s Mill and Falls at Mill Creek MetroParks

    Directions: Parking (Main) – 41.06757, -80.68379 Parking (Overflow) – 41.06896, -80.68461 Points of Interest: Lanterman’s Mill – 41.06682, -80.68212 Lanterman’s Falls – 41.06666, -80.68222 Covered Bridge – 41.06653, -80.68135 Gorge Trail trailhead – 41.06702, -80.68258 Know before you go Lanterman’s Fall and its namesake Lanterman’s Mill is located within Mill Creek Metroparks in Youngstown, Ohio. […]

  • Hike the Lake Cohasset Loop in Mill Creek MetroParks bc

    Hike the Lake Cohasset Loop in Mill Creek MetroParks bc

    Hemlock trees and moss covered sandstone formations wrap around the oldest lake in Mill Creek Park.  This hike will guide you past multiple historic structures from the early 1800s.  Trailhead Location:  (41.072944, -80.688548)  – Suspension Bridge Parking Lot Distance & Type: 2.4 miles (3.9 km) Loop Elevation change: +/- 70 feet Difficulty: Easy hike on […]

  • Birdwatching at Lake Newport Wetlands – Mill Creek MetroParks, Ohio

    Birdwatching at Lake Newport Wetlands – Mill Creek MetroParks, Ohio

    The 40-acre Lake Newport Wetlands is a bird watcher’s playground.   Parking & Trailhead Location: Parking – (41.051420, -80.677695) Trailhead – (41.051453, -80.677411) Distance & Type: 0.5 miles (0.8km) Out and Back trail Elevation change: little to none Difficulty: Easy – Paved trail and boardwalk  Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash Hike features: Wildlife / birds – […]

  • Hike the Mill Creek Gorge at Mill Creek MetroParks

    Hike the Mill Creek Gorge at Mill Creek MetroParks

    Trailhead Location:  (41.072944, -80.688548)   Distance: 1.8-mile loop hike Elevation change: +/- 105 feet Difficulty: Easy Hike features: Large, colorful sandstone rock formations Overhang cave Lanterman’s Mill The Covered Bridge The Suspension Bridge Note: Trail conditions change over time.  If you discover any inaccuracies with this post during your visit, please post a comment below […]

  • Hiking the Lake Newport Loop in Mill Creek MetroParks, Ohio

    Hiking the Lake Newport Loop in Mill Creek MetroParks, Ohio

    Trailhead Location: Parking / Trailhead Distance & Type: 4.5 Mile Loop trail (mostly on trails, small portion follows the side of a road) Elevation Gain: +/- 40 ft. Difficulty: Easy – Moderate (main factor – distance) Wheelchairs and Strollers – No Dog Friendly – Yes Hike Highlights: • Plenty of birds and wildlife near the […]