I was in Cleveland this fall and found most of the boxes in the area
at that time. A couple of the easier ones (shorter distance and
relatively flat hike) are Bradley Woods and Huntington Reservation.
Both should be findable even in the snow.

Black Walnut (aka Nuts) is a short distance but up a steep hill,
which may not be too feasible in the snow -- this one was also
missing the log book when I was there, but it may have been replaced
since then. Just Above Par and Parker's Ranch were both great hikes,
but a bit longer and some hills -- would depend on the weather,
especially Parker's Ranch (this was my favorite hike though).

French Creek, Punderson Park and Burton's Log Cabin were all longer
hikes with some moderate hills. Burton's Log Cabin begins with a
walk through town, but then heads into a creepy, muddy part of the
woods. I was the first one who had been there even though it had
been in place several months.

Don't bother with Letterbox on the Ridge because it is a very steep
climb and a treacherous walk along the ridge -- not a good idea with
small children or in slippery conditions. Also this one may be
missing as I looked over, under, etc... and never did find it.
Others also have noted problems finding it.

I think there are a few other boxes that I did not do. Hope this
helps!

Deb (SpringChick)




--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "bcostley "
wrote:
> We will be in the Cleveland area (Mentor actually) next week and
> would like recommendations for boxes to look for. We will be
> obviously limited by the weather (snow?) and 18 month old baby in
tow
> so please take that into account. If you can let us know of boxes
> that should be findable and also boxes that we shouldn't even
> consider looking for in winter, that'd be great.
>
> Thanks!