There’s A Petite Emerald Waterfall Hiding Near Cleveland That’s Too Beautiful For Words
By Nikki Rhoades|Published June 18, 2019
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Close your eyes and imagine a space so vibrant that you feel as if the very air is pure. You’re surrounded by flora, fauna, and seemingly endless beauty. If you envisioned a landscape similar to Northeast Ohio, you will doubtlessly feel right at home in the Lake Metroparks. This unique park district provides a second home to nature-loving Clevelanders and it encompasses many stunning sites, including a farm and one breathtaking forest-kissed waterfall. Prepare for a road trip, because this lovely waterfall will help you reconvene with nature.
You've just arrived at the ever-lovely Environmental Learning Center.
The Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center is tucked away amid an ecologically-diverse landscape. A variety of habitats can be found here, and hikers and nature lovers alike can't get enough of this spectacular landscape.
The Environmental Learning Center is situated within 200 acres of spectacular beauty.
The natural beauty of the Painesville area is perfectly preserved in this diverse park. It's carved by the paved Greenway Corridor, a nearly five-mile bike trail that connects the city to Painesville Township and Concord Township.
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Two tributaries of the Grand River - Big Creek and Jordan Creek - add a mystical element to the landscape.
These stunning waterways are breathtaking in each and every season. Wildlife cannot resist their call, and nature lovers adore bringing binoculars to observe native species from afar.
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The area is surrounded by approximately 2.5 miles of trails, some of which are natural and others are surfaced for easy access.
Natural surface, gravel, and paved trails can all be found in this park, and all vary in lengths. Whether you're swinging by during lunch for a quick stroll or spending a long day in the sun with the kids, there's something for you here.
Tinted a striking shade of emerald by reflections of the surrounding flora, this waterfall is one you have to see to believe. While smaller than many in the Greater Cleveland area, there's something serene about this lovely cascade.
The hike is just 0.3 miles in length, making it an easy trek across compacted gravel that leads to a stunning payoff.
There’s so much to love about the Lake County countryside. The Lake Metroparks provide a stunning contrast to Cleveland’s park district, and its collective beauty attracts over 3 million visitors each and every year.
And, amazingly, this scenic site is a mere half-hour from home.
