The family split up this time to complete our tenth (and final) hikes of the Cuyahoga Challenge (pdf). This entry tells of the girls' trip, starting at Everett Road Covered Bridge and then heading into the Summit County Metroparks and taking the Furnace Run trail.
As expected, the weather was excellent. This 2.3 mile trip takes hikers from the bridge into the woods where many different species can be found.
No horses or bicycles are allowed and if you attempt to ride on certain days, you might be reminded of that fact by certain hikers nearby.
There are some extremely steep parts and the rest is fairly gradual slopes.
It's not a long hike, but water and snacks are essential.
All of the Cuyahoga Challenge hikes are loops, including this one. A portion of the trail is done retracing one's steps.
Depending on the time of day, the season and how loud you are (or how small your children are), you may get to see various wildlife along the way. No doubt there will be some chipmunks who are unhappy to see you.
This marks the final hike of our Cuyahoga Challenge for 2010.
This trailhead can be accessed from the Everett Covered Bridge on Everett Road, west of Riverview Road in Peninsula. It is in the southern part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (pdf). This trail is considered a moderate trail.
