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Program: Thompson Ledges Backcountry Hike
Park: Offsite
Location: Offsite
Area: Thompson Ledges Township Park, 16755 Thompson Rd, Thompson, OH, OH 44086 (Thompson Road, just east of the Thompson town square (Rt. 528)
Reservation Deadline: 12/7/24
Date: 12/7/24
Meeting Days: Sat.
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: Free
# of people: 20
Openings: 2
Program Category: Adventure/Discovery
Program Type: Exercise, Exploration, Geauga Gems Trekking Series, Nature outings
Age Range: Ages 10+ w/adult
Waiver Required: All participants are required to turn in a waiver for participating in this program. Please bring the completed waiver with you to the program.
(Note: The waiver is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat 4.0 or higher to view.)
Description: Explore the northern undeveloped portion of Thompson Ledges on primitive trails through oak and hemlock forests hoping for snow-covered hemlocks decorating the ledges. Hikers must be capable of traveling several miles through rocky, uneven terrain with some steep slopes and logs to step over. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear. Walking sticks and traction enhancers like Yaktrax recommended. Registration required.
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair / Stroller Accessible
Terrain is rocky and uneven with moderate slopes. Sturdy footwear with good traction fit for rough terrain highly recommended.
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