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The 22nd Annual Shaker Lakes Hike & Run is just around the corner!

On Sunday, September 13, join us for a community tradition that celebrates the Nature Center's past, present, and future. Just days before our official 60th anniversary, celebrate with us and choose from scenic chip-timed 5K and 10K routes throughout the picturesque Shaker Parklands, a 1-mile fun run, and five rarely offered guided hikes that include some of the best-kept-secret trails in the area. There is something for everyone.

Every registration directly supports environmental education and the care of the Nature Center's trails and habitats. Don't miss this annual community event! Lace up, step out, and be a part of the celebration savoring the last few days of summer while honoring health & wellness, the outdoors, and 60 years of the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.

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HONORING JENNY GOLDMAN
The Hike & Run was created in memory of Jenny Goldman. Jenny was a budding young naturalist who loved and spent a great deal of time at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes as a devoted volunteer. Sadly, Jenny, a Shaker Heights resident, passed in a tragic car accident in 2004. Jenny's wondrous spirit, joy for nature, and dedication to diversity live through the Memorial Nature Outreach Fund, which underwrites our Environmental Educator in Residence program, which provides environmental education for hundreds of Cleveland school children each year. The program provides free environmental education for underserved urban youth.

HIKE

Hike Options
1-2 Mile Accessible Family Friendly Hike (Easy, 45 min)
2 Mile Botany Hike (Easy, 1-2 hr)
4 Mile Rim of the Gorge Hike (Moderate, 2.5 hr)
5-6 Mile Gorge Hike (Expert, 3 hr)
6 Mile Lakes to Lake Hike (Moderate, 3-4 hr)

For hike descriptions, see below.

HIKE REGISTRATION

Only 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike is recommended for children under 10.

Hikes depart promptly at 8:45AM, late arrivals will not be permitted to join the hike.

RUN

Chip-Timed
5K & 10K Road Race: 8:30AM
1 Mile Fun Run: 8:35AM

The 1 Mile Run/Walk will be chip-timed and use the streets the of the 5k/10k course

COURSE MAP

VOLUNTEER

Sunday, September 13 - Volunteers needed for 2 and 3 hour shifts.

Shifts start at 6:30AM, 8:30AM or 11:30AM.
Positions include registration help, packet pickup, hike sweeps (these volunteers walk behind the hikers, and keep the group together), route monitors, and water stations.

Please email volunteer@shakerlakes.org if you are interested.

VOLUNTEER

Take advantage of early bird pricing* now through August 17. Check race website linked below for specific pricing details.

*Members receive a $5 discount. A separate email with discount code will be sent, or contact Cara Anderson at cara@shakerlakes.org or (216) 321-5935 x232.

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations after August 21 are not guaranteed the exact t-shirt size ordered, but we will do our best to accommodate. Registration packets picked up on race day morning, regardless if registered by August 21, are also not guaranteed the exact t-shirt size ordered.

Packet pick-up: Friday, Sept 11 | 3-6PM at the Nature Center, Saturday, Sept 12 | 12-3PM at the Wine Spot and Sunday, Sept 13 | 7-8AM at the Nature Center prior to the race.

Race Day Parking: S. Park Blvd. Overflow parking is at Shaker Heights Admin Bldg, 15600 Parkland Drive, Shaker Heights. Shuttle Provided.

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HIKE DESCRIPTIONS

1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike
Led by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (NCSL). Register for a casual stroll along the Nature Center’s Stearn's Trail and Southerly Park to take in all the beauty of the outdoor features of NCSL. For this special hike, leashed pets are welcome on Nature Center trails! Approximate time: 45 minutes, includes some accessible areas, but dirt trails and stairs are to be expected. Approximately 1-2 miles. Difficulty: Easy

Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $20.

1-2 Mile Botany Hike
Interpret the nature around the Shaker Parklands on this leisurely hike with a master botanist. Take in the picturesque sights while learning about different native plants and how they thrive in the environment around us. Approximate time: 1-2 hours, includes some accessible areas, but dirt trails and stairs are to be expected.

3.5 Mile Rim of the Gorge Hike
In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club with Sherry Widdowson. Explore some of the lesser known trails in the area on this moderate hike around the rim of the Doan Brook Gorge. Look down and enjoy sweeping views of the gorge. A bit of history retained in some of the remains of past uses will be noted. Approximate time: 2-2.5 hours, varied terrain. 3-5 miles. Difficulty: moderate.

Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20.

5-6 Mile Gorge Hike
Led by NCSL OR In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club. Challenge yourself with this difficult hike, which spans Doan Brook between the Nature Center and the Graffiti Dam just north and west of MLK Blvd. After going around Lower Lake and crossing Coventry Rd, we will follow the trails closest to Doan Brook, passing many historical points along the way. Hikers will climb small hills, negotiate tree roots, loose rocks, and low-hanging branches, so good hiking boots, hiking poles, and above all, good balance are recommended! Explore this beautiful trail, where you can hardly believe that heavily traveled roads are only a few dozen feet away. Approximate time: 2 1/2 – 3 hours, varied terrain. 4-6 miles. Difficulty: strenuous.

Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20.

6 Mile Lakes to Lakes Hike
In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club. A vigorous Lakes-to-Lake hike from the Nature Center to Lake Erie. The hike is a 6-mile hike from the Nature Center to the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve and return to the Nature Center by shuttle after hiking six miles to the Gordon Boat Ramp. A beautiful hike through University Circle and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

Approximate time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. Terrain: mostly flat and hard surfaces. Difficulty: moderate, but the hike distance requires stamina.

Fundraising

FUNDRAISING

Registering for a hike or a race? Passionate about our mission? Help raise critical funds for the Nature Center by setting up a personal fundraising page. 100% of donations to your personal fundraiser will benefit our environmental education programs and public trails.

Setup is simple and easy: create your personal fundraising page during registration, then share with friends, family, and across social media to start raising funds that will support the Nature Center's mission!

To express our thanks, are offering special incentives for those who raise funds through their personal fundraising page:
-Raise $100+ and we will refund your entry fee.
-Raise $250+ and earn a Nature Center hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
-Raise $500+ and earn a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle, and refunded entry fee.
-Raise $1,000+ and earn a pair of tickets to the annual Nature Center Benefit, a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle, and refunded entry fee.

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HIKE DESCRIPTIONS

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