Gallop Along

If you want to see nature from atop a horse, you’ll have to bring your own. None of the parks rents horses, although there are many stables nearby that do.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Riders can take several trails, from short loops to a 4.5-mile, challenging run. Silver Creek Metro Park: Ride two easy loops a little more than three miles each. (5000 Hametown Rd., Norton)

Walborn Reservoir: Enjoy a five-mile network of trails with views of the reservoir (11324 Price St. NW)

Headwaters Trail: Travel an eight-mile trail between Garrettsville and Mantua in Portage County (10647 Freedom St., Garrettsville)

Quail Hollow Park: This moderate fivemile trail is good for beginners (13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville)