Overnight Backpacking in Cleveland Ohio? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT! BRECKSVILLE RESERVATION!

[@adventuresoffrostbeard4955]

Looks great. Let’s go!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck Ya!!!! LOL! Anytime buddy!!!! Hey, I'm just stoked this is 20 minutes from my house... although Mohican, Zaleski, Wildcat, etc.. are great, it's awesome to have a place close to get away for a night!

[@DragonRoams]

Not a bad start at all added bonus they allow hammocks. Hopefully this does well for you guys and more areas like this pop up.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Yes! Plenty of tree's for hammock camping!!! Hope more to come!!!

[@barbaraevans6954]

Very nice! I would like to say, Yaaaay Tim ! Love you wearing The Chief and representing.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

LOL! Yes, Tim is always representing Cleveland, and many of Ohio's best offerings! 😂

[@trailbeaneradventures5581]

Awesome. Just scheduled for a site in June 😎. Will keep posted

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

LOL! We also reserved a sight in June! 🤣 We may end up being neighbors!

[@trailbeaneradventures5581]

Jinx!

[@jasonwish-]

It's about time Cleaveland!!! Great job Adam....loved the music!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Another destination for you buddy!!!! Now go and rest up! 😂

[@ForrestThump]

Finally! Thanks for the video Restless One!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

LOL! You're not kidding Forrest!!! Should be amazing.... already booked an overnight!!! Thanks for watching!

[@pmitchell87]

No fires or hammocks allowed. I live in Cleveland and was able to see this for myself. My impression was that it's for people looking for the first "backpacking" experience. If you're already into backpacking look elsewhere.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks for your comment Patrick! I agree, that event over the weekend was tailored for beginners... but, the sites are at least a start! No fires stinks but heck, we're doing a 100 mile section in Shenandoah in a couple of weeks and they don't allow fires either! Oh well...par for the course I guess! Bottom line, I've lived in Cleveland all my life... growing up in Slavic Villiage, Brecksville Metroparks was always a weekend getaway for us... that place was heaven to me as a kid! 😂... and the fact that now they allow overnight backpacking.... it's like a dream come true!!! Thanks for watching!

[@trailbeaneradventures5581]

MUCH NEEDED IN NORTHERN OHIO! LOOKING INTO RESERVING ASAP. WE HAVE PLENTY OF PLACES WHERE BACKPACKING, TRAILS, AND CAMPING COULD BE POSSIBLE. THANK FOR THE INFORMATION AND VIDEO AMIGO. IT'S COOL TO SEE YOU AND I HIT UP MOST SAME PARKS OFTEN.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks so much TrailBeaner Adventures!!! I agree with you 110%... imagine what this could possibly bring!!! Heck, Lake County put up 2 overnight kayak camping sites on the Grand River... that in itself is amazing!!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@trailbeaneradventures5581]

That's awesome! All I need now is a kayak😎 Again, thanks for the info amigo🤘

[@JasonHelmandollar]

Always nice when they out on little activities like that, hopefully it draws more people outside. Great video dude.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Hope this is a start of more to come! The Metroparks started allowing MTBing a few years ago and that took off like a beast!!! Who knows!!!!

[@trailcat71]

The Lake County Metroparks has about 9 or 10 campsites in various park locations available by reservation. They are primitive, BYO bear cable system but nice! Some of them are even canoe-in sites!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya Trail Cat! I was just made aware of the canoe in sites last week!!! Amazing! Will definitely be hitting those up this summer!!!

[@uptrail7169]

Awesome! I have relatives living near Cleveland. Actually very good chance that we will be hiking in Ohio soon about mid May.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Sweet Bob! You can do some pretty good miles on the Buckeye Trail and the Brecksville Reservation! We are pretty darn excited to finally have this in our backyard!!!

[@GaiasPupil]

Great stuff, glad you get to hit the outdoors locally!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Absolutly Gaia!!! It' s great to see big cities getting into the outdoors like this!!! Those sites should see a ton of traffic!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Sweet! That is awesome.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya!!!! One day, C-town might be a hotspot for backpacking! 😂

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

What a beautiful place ! thats pretty cool

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks Annie! It really is awesome! Can't wait until these tree's get their leaves too!!! That site will be amazing with some greenage!

[@texashikeaholicsadventures5651]

That's very cool!! We visited the Cuyahoga Valley National Park last week and we did not see any camping or backpacking available?? That's awesome that the Cleveland Metroparks are making it available for camping and backpacking!!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

I saw that Texas HIKEaholics!!! Glad you guys had a blast!!! They just had the festival TODAY! It's definitely been a loooong time coming!!! Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@trailcat71]

There is camping by reservation you can find on the CVNP website.

[@texashikeaholicsadventures5651]

Thanks so much for the information!!

[@bretthikez6567]

So cool that you shined a light on your local area..love it man..enjoy yourself out there..im not used to those kind of grounds where i am....love the bear poles,they look just like the ones in the SHENNIES on the AT where I go..keep up the awesome videos my man..

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks Brett! Yes, was shocked at the bear poles... wish other parks in Ohio installed them... sometimes its hard to find tree limbs low enough to hang your food!! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@zacharywoods001]

Thanks for this!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Hey, no problem!!! Make sure you check out are overnight video at Brecksville too!!!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Very cool! I assume it's dry camping? If so, that may discourage people too if they have to carry in water. Very nice option if you don' have a lot of time to get away, but you need to sleep in nature.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks Catherine! Yes... its dry... but, a water source is nearby... around a 1/4 mile back so not too bad... and now fires...😢... but, at least its a start! 👍and yes... this beats setting my tent up on my deck for a quick overnight! 🤣

[@hartranft66]

i live in brunswick and am looking at starting to backpack. great info

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Awesome! Brecksville would be a great starting point!!! And if I'm not mistaken, call the metroparks to see if they have gear to rent... that was something I think they were offering for first timers!!!

[@hartranft66]

thanks brother

[@AOKUrbanHomestead1]

That isn't too far from us. Awesome video

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Now we don't have to travel too far to enjoy a nice overnight backpacking trip!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@CameronHall88]

Very cool. Wish we had something like that around where I live. Cool to see them developing some sites like that. I don't think city officials around here even know what backpacking is.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Ya... I still can't believe our local parks pulled this off!!! Can't wait to do an overnight there and be home in 20 minutes!!! 🤣

[@consumedesign]

Bout time. Now to get some more in Cuyahoga valley. Space for hammocks?

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Agree!!! And yes... plenty of tree's to hang!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@cgriggsiv]

In those particular areas I have camped out in certain segments of the Buckeye Trail on certain areas stealth camping of course no campfires ever

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

We were amazed to find areas close to Cleveland that allowed camping on the Buckeye Trail even before opening this site in Brecksville!!!

[@dominicnikon6276]

wow just saw this. around 15 minutes from my house. never knew you could backpack there

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Awesome!!! They just started it this year!!! Great for a quick overnight!!!!

[@thathikingguy]

Well done video Adam. Great information and I’m happy that you all got some sites now. Maybe Cleveland will eventually become a hotbed of outdoor activity in the future. Was that your 16 mm? Quality was outstanding in full sun

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks Chris! Believe me.. this was a long time coming!!!! Cleveland also has a pretty extensive MTB trail system that continues to grow... so who the heck knows!!!! I hope so!!! LOL! And yes, that was the 16mm.... but, had to use an ND8 lense filter.... that sun was intense today!!!

[@SalineScott]

That is great.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya Scott!!!! Hope this trend continues for Northeast Ohio!

[@couch2trailyoutubechannel281]

Cleveland wouldn't be my first choice for a backpacking destination, but if you live there then obviously the more options the better! Cool bear poles!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

😂... I agree! But, its a great start... hope they make more sites available... I think the Metroparks will be shocked at how many people will utilize these sites!!!

[@cgriggsiv]

Come to think of it I forgot to add in 1996 I must have done almost 300 miles in a 7-Day mountain biking track yes on the Buckeye Trail NO I did not know that there was no mountain bikes permitted on it at that time. I looked around with my bike approximately 58 pounds or more food water and park tools so I can do any fixing that is required simple maintenance of course and on top of that my camera gear

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Wow! That's hilarious! 🤣 I bet it was an amazing trip none the less! Ya, that would be awesome if they allowed MTBing on the Buckeye Trail!!!

[@OutLan]

Nice! Something I need to check out. Do you guys get any bears from PA?

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

I think they are making their way up from Southern Ohio.... had a few bear sightings for a few years now... but I would guess they came from PA as well! Who knows.... never encountered one... yet 😂

[@RonGallimore]

Combine that with Stanford and you could make a decent trip.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Yes Ron!!!! That's what the gentleman with the Buckeye Trail booth told us as well!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@Jshsprngr]

Nice! What’s the song at the top of the video?

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Hey Josh! Tame Impala - The Moment

[@Jshsprngr]

RESTLESS OUTDOORS heck yeah! I knew I had heard it before haha

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Ha... used them on the Ohio KZbinrs meet up video too!

[@visualcollections1798]

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