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Celebrating 100 Years

Fall Hiking Spree

Photo: Nature Realm

17th annual Spree For All

Join us for this award-winning activity for people of all abilities!

About Spree For All

First-year hikers earn a neck lanyard and commemorative pin. Veteran hikers earn the commemorative pin. Hikes are FREE for all participants. Out-of-county residents pay to receive their rewards ($10 for first-year hikers, $5 for veteran hikers).

To Participate

1. Sign up below

2. Download your participant form

3. Complete five hikes in the designated timeframe — on five different trails, the same trail or any combination of trails — to receive a reward. This year only, you may choose to view your hikes online rather than completing them in person.

4. Update your form as you hike or view your chosen trails

5. When you've completed a minimum of five hikes, mail the form to receive your rewards (see below for details)

Spree For All Trails

Enjoy your Metro Parks on flat, easy trails — good for strollers, wheelchairs, walkers and canes.

Bike & Hike Trail

BARLOW ROAD TRAILHEAD

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331 Barlow Rd., Hudson 44236

Trail surface is asphalt and the grade is flat. There is a slight grade after 1/4 mile, where participants have to cross a very quiet residential street to continue on the trail. There is one bench at the trailhead near the kiosk, but no restrooms.

FREEDOM TRAIL

MIDDLEBURY ROAD TRAILHEAD

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1765 Northeast Ave., Tallmadge 44278

One of our newest trails, the surface of the Freedom Trail is asphalt and the grade is flat. There is one bench at the trailhead near the kiosk, but no restrooms.

Towpath Trail

Big Bend

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1337 Merriman Rd., Akron 44313

Trail surface is crushed limestone with very little grade. Participants must cross railroad tracks near the trailhead. At approximately 1,800 feet there is a bridge with a slight grade. Benches can be found near the trailhead and at about 1/2 mile. Accessible restrooms are available.

FRANKLIN TRAILHEAD

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2328 Center Rd., New Franklin 44216

Trail surface is crushed limestone and the grade is flat. There is a bench near the trailhead and one along the trail near the Pancake Creek Bridge. Accessible restrooms are available.

CLINTON TRAILHEAD

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2749 North St., Clinton 44216

Trail surface is mostly asphalt and the grade is flat. There is a bench near the trailhead and two near the observation platform near Locks 2 and 3. Accessible restrooms are available.

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Overlook Trail

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354 Sackett Ave., Akron 44313

The flat, paved Overlook Trail provides spectacular views of the Cuyahoga River and the oxbow found 125 feet below the Overlook Deck. Accessible restrooms are available.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

ROCK & HERB GARDEN

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1828 Smith Rd., Akron 44313

The spree trail at the Nature Realm is the loop through the rock and herb garden. Total distance from the kiosk and back is 1/8 mile. Trail surface varies between concrete and brick. There is plenty of seating available in the garden. Accessible restrooms are located at the visitors center.

*No pets allowed at the Nature Realm.

Furnace Run Metro Park

BRUSHWOOD AREA

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4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield 44286

The accessible portion of this trail is to the trailhead sign and back (slightly more than 1/8 mile, round trip) and the surface is brick and crushed limestone. After approximately 850 feet the trail becomes more rugged and has a dirt surface. Accessible restrooms are available, as are non-accessible picnic tables.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Alder Trail

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550 Frazier Ave., Akron 44305

The accessible portion of this trail (approximately 1/2 mile, round trip) is crushed limestone and the turnaround point is Alder Pond. Benches overlook the pond. Accessible restrooms and picnic tables are available.

Liberty Park

MAPLE LOOP TRAIL

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9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg 44087

The flat, easy and paved Maple Loop Trail begins near the parking lot and travels through the beech-maple woods. Be sure to stop in the fully-accessible nature center!

Munroe Falls Metro Park

MEADOW LOOP TRAIL

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1088 North Ave., Tallmadge 44278

The Meadow Loop is a paved .35-mile trail that loops near the parking lot. An accessible restroom, open-air picnic shelter and two benches are located at the trailhead.

Sand Run Metro Park

JOGGING TRAIL / OLD PORTAGE AREA

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1300 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron 44313

Trail surface is crushed limestone. Grade is generally flat, although there are some slight gradations. At the 1/2-mile mark, the grade approaches 5%. There is a bench near the start of the trail. An accessible restroom is available, but hikers will have to travel through the parking area to reach it.

Get Rewarded

Hike five or more trails to receive a lanyard and pin. (Veteran hikers earn a pin.)

Receive Your Rewards

In compliance with Summit County's November 19 Stay at Home Advisory, remaining spree rewards pick-up sessions have been canceled.

To receive Fall Hiking Spree or Spree for All rewards, hikers should mail their completed forms to 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron 44313 or scan and email them to nrcsrs@summitmetroparks.org. A self-addressed stamped envelope is NOT necessary. Hiking spree pins and shields will be mailed FREE of charge to the address listed on the form. Rewards remain free for Summit County residents. Out-of-county residents will be contacted regarding payment for their spree rewards ($5 per pin or shield). Hiking spree staffs for first-year hikers will be distributed at a later date.

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Trail Info

The information kiosk is the starting point at each trailhead and includes a legend with the following symbols:

Blue Circle = ¼ mile round trip
Yellow Square = ½ mile round trip
Green Triangle = 1 mile round trip

Mileage markers are provided as an aid. You do not need to hike any prescribed length to receive spree credit.

turnaround mile markers icons, blue 1/4 mile, gold 1/2 mile, green 1 mile

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