The day could not have been better for a November hike. A disappointing wrong turn at the beginning of the hike gave us an additional 3.5 miles of hiking. After a few corrections we made it back to the correct trail and continued toward North Chagrin Reservation. With the added miles we were behind schedule for our pick up at the end and decided to quicken the pace. Hiking went well after that, but we were not able to make up the lost time completely. Our drivers knew our route and were able to pick us up at a location near trails end. A valuable lesson on checking map and direction was learned on this hike. Hikers of Emerald Necklace Trail 4 were Jared, Nate, Ryan, Mr. Makowski, and Mr. Svihlik.

Trip Plan for Emerald Necklace Trail
Chagrin Leg - 4

Date & Time of Departure: Saturday, November 22nd 8:00am - Old Church

Destination: South Chagrin and North Chagrin Reservations

Route: Start at Rogers Road Area in South Chagrin Reservation and hike North to Squires Castle in North Chagrin Reservation. Trail uses Chagrin River Road and other multipurpose paths.

Distance: approximately 12 miles. Although this is a walk in the park, it is a long walk in the park. Be prepared for a challenging hike.

Who: Scouts of Troop 810.

Purpose of Hike: This hike will have a First Aid theme to lead into our program for the month of December. Expect to be challenged on First Aid skills along the trail. Each scout finishing the trail will earn a patch that shows they completed Leg 4 of the Emerald Necklace Trail. Remember to bring a sack lunch and some trail snacks for along the way.

Cost: $3.00 per person

Source of Drinking Water: Each hiker must bring a full canteen or waterbottle for the trip.

Estimated Time of Return: 3:00pm - Old Church