Chippewa Inlet Trail Schleman Nature Preserve Buckeye Woods Hiking Trail PicturesChippewa Inlet Trail traverses the edge of the Chippewa Lake Nature Preserve. Located near the edge of Ohio's largest natural inland lake, three parcels totaling over 200 acres seek to protect the plant life of the watershed and provide important refuge for migratory waterfowl. Named the Chippewa Lake Nature Preserve, this site will be restored to the historic bog forest ecology that existed prior to man's intervention. A wetland mitigation project, this ecosystem will be restored through income from wetland mitigation fees. (Wetland mitigation is the replacement of wetlands disrupted by developers in other areas.) 
 Buckeye Woods Park is the largest park in the system. Named for the grove of Buckeye Trees found along the stream in the Schleman Nature Preserve, the park provides a variety of experiences for visitors. The east side of the park is the setting for soccer and softball fields available for use by reservation. A picnic shelter is also available for reservation at the park. Picnic tables and grills are provided for individual family picnics. A three acre pond offers fishing opportunities. A paved, accessible path provides a great place to walk for exercise or just plain enjoyment as you circle the pond and wooded areas of the park. There are two playgrounds at Buckeye Woods Park.
 Cross the bridge from Buckeye Woods Park and enter the Schleman Nature Preserve to walk the wooded nature trail. Named for the family which donated the original acreage, the site will remain undeveloped for the quiet enjoyment of nature and wildlife viewing.
 Cross State Route 162 to the south and explore the Chippewa Inlet Nature Trail. This 1.75 mile trail leads you from Buckeye Woods Park to Chippewa Road and passes a major wetland area to the south. Formerly a peat mine area, this wetland will be improved in the coming years to restore it to its original condition as a bog forest.
 Directions: Buckeye Woods Park and Schleman Nature Preserve are located on State Route 162 in Lafayette Township, 1/2 mile east of State Route 42.                   Visit website hikingohioparks.com for more information about Chippewa Inlet Trail Buckeye Woods Schleman Nature Preserve and many other hiking Ohio park trails and movies. |
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