Cleveland Metroparks offers guided winter hikes, challenges

With more than 300 miles of trails, the Cleveland Metroparks’ Emerald Necklace has many gems to explore. Join expert naturalists on a variety of hikes for all ages this winter, including birding, history and night hikes.  

Reservations are required and can be made at clevelandmetroparks.com/oe.  Trail Challenge is a free program presented by Cigna that serves not only as a guide to park exploration, but as an individual challenge for health and wellness. Offering 35 routes and trails that range in distance from a half-mile to 10 miles, the challenge offers guests suggestions for their next adventure, as well as rewards for completing them.