This is approx a 3.8 mile hike - moderately paced at Englewood MetroPark.

Englewood MetroPark is one of five natural areas created by the construction of earthen flood control dams. The Stillwater River, lakes, woods and wetlands serve as focal points of this 1,900-acre MetroPark. The natural areas of the park contain floodplain forests, large areas of former farmland in natural succession, second growth upland hardwood forest, significant remnants of mature and old growth forest, a large shallow lake/wetland, several managed grasslands, and the scenic Stillwater River. The Englewood MetroPark web site: http://www.metroparks...

The Park provides the setting for fishing, birdwatching and picnicking with many beautiful woodlands, meadows and three waterfalls. Englewood MetroPark also offers fossil collecting, and kayaking. Each season highlights different wonders of nature including spring wildflowers blanketing the forest floor, plants and trees dressed in full foliage in summer, the warm colors of fall leaves and frozen waterfalls in winter.

We will hike the GREEN trail, 3.8 miles. We will have some very nice scenery. We will likely see the one or more waterfalls, the Pumpkin Ash area and the "Swamp Forest" - it is an area tucked away in Englewood MetroPark that is a unique woodland area, a remnant swamp forest. There is a boardwalk into this wet area that supports an unusual population of trees including black ash, swamp white oak and pumpkin ash. This wetland has been dedicated as a State Natural Landmark in recognition of the occurrence of pumpkin ash, a tree rarely found in Ohio.

Meet at the Patty Shelter - in the EAST park.
Use the entrance at 4361 National Road (US 40) across the Dam.

For more info, see the park website :
http://www.metroparks...

for a Map of the park:
http://www.metroparks...

Any questions?
Contact me

Michelle

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  Michelle O. ("veggie")

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  Posted Jun 20, 2010 4:01 PM