Beat the heat by taking a hike under one of the lush tree canopies shading the natural trails in Cherokee, Iroquois, or Seneca parks. Hiking on natural trails not only lowers stress levels, improves your mood and enhances mental well-being – but even helps improve bone density, flexibility, coordination, and lowers blood pressure.
Use our interactive map to find a trail! Some of our favorites include:
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