It's a new year and a new decade why not kick off 2020 with an outdoor hike which involves a great workout "Yes" there will be some hills (one or two large inclines and exploration at the beautiful Girdled Road Reservation in Lake County. We will meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot of the south entrance parking lot located on 12926 Radcliffe Rd, Chardon, OH 44024. Please dress in layers accordingly to the weather; wear waterproof hiking boots/shoes with good treads (possible water crossings); bring water to stay hydrated and snacks for energy. Please call or text me at (440) 478-6531, if you should have any questions Girdled Road Reservation was purchased by Lake Metroparks in 1965. It is named for the first road that the early European settlers built from the Pennsylvania line to the new city of Cleveland in the early 1800s. A small path was cut first. Settlers knew that a larger road was needed, so they "girdled" the trees along the path. (Girdling a tree means cutting through the bark around the entire tree. This cuts off the flow of nutrients so the tree dies. Once a tree dies, it is much easier to remove it and thus widen the road). Today the remaining section of Girdled Road is the northern boundary of this park.