Fall Hiking Spree

South from Fairview to Robinson and back

2.4 miles – Rating: 1 (Easy)
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5 Fairview Ave., Barberton 44203

Earn spree credit in the southern section of the Towpath Trail in Summit County, where you’ll enjoy a variety of wetland scenes.

Celebration Trail

1.6 miles – Rating: 1 (Easy)
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1212 Cuyahoga St., Akron 44313

Visit the park district’s newest area to earn spree credit while exploring the newly restored Cuyahoga River. A lot of growth and change has already taken place at the Valley View Area with more to come!

Redwing Trail

1.1 miles – Rating: 1 (Easy)
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2620 Harrington Rd., Akron 44319

This loop off of Willow Trail shares peaceful views of the Tuscarawas River and travels over a wetland on a wooden boardwalk.

Rock Creek Trail

1.3 miles – Rating: 1 (Easy)
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4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield 44286

Earn spree credit along Rock Creek, lined with sycamores, crossing bridges through scenic beech-maple woods.

Piney Woods

2.0 miles - Rating: 2 (Moderate)
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550 Frazier Ave., Akron 44305

Although this trail is named for the many pines once planted in the park, they are giving way to a variety of other species, including black cherries, oaks, and tulip trees, through natural succession.

Glens Trail

1.8 miles – Rating: 2 (Moderate)
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1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 44223

Springs flow from the ledges along this trail, providing water needed for liverworts. Take in seasonal views from the edge of the Cuyahoga River on this stunning rock-wall-lined hike.

Spring Hollow Trail

1.9 miles – Rating: 3 (Strenuous)
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2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron 44313

One of the park district's most demanding hikes, this smaller loop trail crosses several seasonal streams at times, making the crossing difficult not to get your feet wet. Erosion has caused the trail to change over time, revealing some interesting new areas to investigate.

Coyote Run Trail

1.2 miles – Rating: 1 (Easy)
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9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg 44087

This paved loop trail utilizes an existing neighborhood connector and a service drive which takes you around the Liberty Park Nature Center. Keep an eye open for red-tailed hawks and other predatory birds looking for their next meal.

Indian Spring Trail

2.2 miles – Rating: 2 (Moderate)
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521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls 44262

Inside the Lake Area near the sled hill, Indian Spring Trail passes its namesake spring before looping back through two types of forests. On its way, the trail also passes by wetlands, ponds and a stream.

Deer Run Trail

2.3 miles – Rating: 3 (Strenuous)
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2550 Martin Rd., Bath 44333

The newly re-routed 2.3-mile trail follows a path worn by white-tailed deer and provides scenic views of the Cuyahoga River Valley. It travels along Yellow Creek, one of the Cuyahoga River’s healthiest tributaries.

Dogwood Trail

1.9 miles – Rating: 3 (Strenuous)
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1400 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron 44313

Explore shady valley and ridge-top terrain along the wooded and challenging Dogwood Trail. Climb the hill to the North Hawkins Area sled hill before descending back to the Sand Run valley.

Pheasant Run Trail

1.2 miles – Rating: 1 (Easy)
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5000 Hametown Rd., Norton 44203

Hike through different types of habitats on a fairly flat trail to earn spree credit. You'll pass through an old field, young woods, old forests, and pines. You will also see two quiet ponds on this short loop.

Prairie Trail

1.6 miles – Rating: 1 (Easy)
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1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. 44312

This easy trail leads visitors through a now-thriving prairie. During early fall, a variety of wild sunflowers, asters and grasses make for a kaleidoscope of color. There are two observation platforms: one to look over Young’s Bog and the other to look out on the manmade “baby bog.”

Any Summit Metro Parks Trail

Hike any Summit Metro Parks trail to earn spree credit. Only one Hiker's Choice trail hike will count.