Hogback Ridge Park - Lake Metroparks - Madison, Ohio

This is my 1st in a series of videos I will be posting of the Lake Metroparks I will be visiting that are scattered around Lake County, Ohio here were I live. Hogback Ridge Park is very scenic and has many river views from various points and has great trails to walk on. I will venture back to this park during the Winter and film another video to see what things are like when all the leaves fall off the trees. It should be a totally different experience to see.

Here is a little more about the park from the Official Lake Metroparks website. I will post a link to the park website below.

Hogback Ridge Park, one of the first Lake Metroparks, is named for its most prominent natural feature: a high, narrow ridge of land bounded on two sides by steep valleys. This type of ridge is named for its resemblance to the bony spine of a hog. The hogback at this park is bordered on the north by the Grand River and on the south by Mill Creek. There are no designated trails on the hogback.

Wild and Scenic Grand River: Hogback Ridge Park is situated along the Grand River corridor. This section of the Grand has been designated a Wild River by the State of Ohio, indicating that it has had minimal impact by human development.

Wildflowers: The 414 acres of Hogback Ridge include upland hardwood forests, hemlock ridges, and the floodplains of Mill Creek and the Grand River. A great abundance of spring wildflowers provides a spectacular show. Late march through the end of May is the best time to view this colorful display.

Local History: Local history is preserved in the name of one of the trails: Old Emerson Road. Before any bridges were built across the Grand River from the early 1800s until the beginning of this century, local residents followed Emerson Road across the river and creek at shallow points called fords. The Emerson family (for whom the road was named) operated a mill near the junction of Mill Creek and the Grand River.

Fishing: Fishing is popular in both the Grand River and Mill Creek. Over 70 species of fish live in the Grand. Many of these also live in the creek. Common game fish include rock bass, bluegill, and small-mouth bass. Steelhead salmon are present in the creek from fall through spring.

Trails: The trail system was improved in 1993. It includes a 1300-foot accessible boardwalk and overlook deck, graveled trails, and timber steps that lead down into the floodplain. These trails lead through a variety of habitats and varying terrain.

Park Webiste: http://lakemetroparks.com/select-park/hogback-ridge.shtml

Lake Metroparks Website:
http://www.lakemetroparks.com/

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[missywholf]

I Love your video of Hogback! It is one of my favorite places to be in Lake County. The photography was beautiful and I love the music! SO beautiful, thanks for publishing this video!

[MoviesMusicNature]

@missywholf Your Welcome :-) I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I love walking around this place and the many scenic places it has to offer you.. Thanks for your comment!

[thebirdgarden]

The forgotten America

[MoviesMusicNature]

Sometimes it seems that way for sure! I love going to these places and just enjoying the calmness and wonderful sounds all around you :-)

[NewOrleansWoman]

this area is absolutely gorgeous and your photography is PERFECT also ! sooo nice- I could live there for sure !

[MoviesMusicNature]

Thank You very much for your comments :-) and view! I have more park videos to come, just filmed four new parks today and I have two more in the works I shot last weekend.. Beautiful area here for sure, I love the season changes, glad you liked the video.

[MoviesMusicNature]

Chipmunk that is..................

[MoviesMusicNature]

So true about the camera! LOL! Since I got this camcorder I have not used my digital camera once! Four months now..

I love that little squirrel you have as the background on you channel..

[seahue]

It's funny about that leaf...I noticed it the first time I watched but when I went back to find the time frame I suddenly didn't see it. Yes I think you mentioned you use cyberlink power director. Power director rules! I love how you can take still shots of your video. The problem with this is my 'still' camera is VERY still and dusty:D

[MoviesMusicNature]

Thanks Seahue.. LOL I can tell you pay close attention from seeing that leaf falling into the rivers edge there. Those photos I mixed in here are video still shots. I have a picture button on my camcorder but haven't used it yet. So the short video shots I took that I didn't like that much I just took a still from them and used them this way. I'll try the photo button tomorrow, I plan on going to a couple more parks. Thanks for the views!