Special Access – Behind Closed Gates

September 19, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Track 01

About Session

Mentor Marsh Wake Robin Boardwalk
8936 Woodridge Ln, Mentor

Terrain: Mostly flat with one small hill.

Trail Surface: Gravel and natural surfaces.

Estimated Distance: 1 mile

Leader/Co-leader

Cleveland Museum Staff

Description

Explore the wild western end of Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve on your own, open house style, to view the wide-open skies, wet meadow habitat, and edges of the marsh from a utility access road vantage point, searching for migrating birds and more. Foot traffic only. No pets allowed.

Directions

Access to the open house is at the gate at Forest Road and Woodridge Lane in Mentor, Ohio, just down from the Wake Robin boardwalk. A spotting scope is recommended, but not necessary. Long pants and sturdy footwear are recommended. No bathrooms are available at the site. Please do not block neighborhood driveways.

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