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BEDFORD RESERVATION: TRAIL MAP
DETAILED INFO
CONTACT PERSONS:
Margaret Wolfe (440)-232-0710
mrgrtrw@aol.com
Ken Skoczen (216)725-0223
skoczenkm@sbcglobal.net
Located in Bedford, Oakwood, Valley View, and Walton Hills. Bounded by Richmond Rd.
Egbert Rd. Dunham Rd. and Canal Rd. There are over 2200 acres and miles of groomed
trails plus a loop around the rim of a beautiful 200-foot deep gorge that has a more
primitive trail. There is also a primitive trail heading down the valley across Canal Rd.
onto the Towpath Trail of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park toward the
Brecksville Reservation. The loop around
the gorge takes about 2 1/2 hours. One side is groomed and the other primitive with Tinkers Creek
(river) to cross at either end. This is not to be crossed after a rainstorm. A guide is suggested.
Directions to Horse Trailer Parking:
Jacks Place Trailhead is located on Old Button Rd. at Dunham and Tinkers Creek Rd. just beyond the
Park Maintenance Area. There is a small corral, picnic tables and a mounting block. Toilets a
short walk away in the Hemlock Creek Picnic Area.
Joeys Place Trailhead is located on Old Broadway Rd. If coming from Chagrin, take the Hawthorn Parkway
to Broadway. When you reach Broadway Ave., you will see Old Broadway Rd. off to your left. Joeys Place is
the first lot on the left a little ways up Old Broadway. It is marked Horse Trailer Parking. If coming
from Bedford Reservation, take Egbert Rd. to the park road that runs into Broadway. You will see Old Broadway
diagonally across the road.
Sagamore Road Trailhead is located on Sagamore Road near where it ends at Canal Rd.
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BRECKSVILLE RESERVATION:
TRAIL MAP
CONTACT PERSON:
John Shaughnessy
jcsamf@aol.com
Access off Route 82, Route 21 and Riverview Rd.
There are 3470 acres and many miles of trails in this park.
You can begin this trail from the Brecksville Stables or from
Station Road Bridge Trail Head (CVNP). Starting at the Stables, there are essentially
4 loops that can be ridden. The shortest taking approximately 20
minutes and the longest taking 2 hours at a fast walk. This
well maintained trail takes you through high country, across a beautiful meadow, down
steep ravines, across a multitude of streams, past several waterfalls and across Chippewa Creek.
There are many chances of watering your horse in all areas.
There are many areas suitable for cantering. Deer are usually observed. Riding down to
the station Road Bridge Trail Head adds another 1/2 hour on the time.
Behind the Stables, you can access the Valley Trail that takes you 10 miles south through the National
Park to the Wetmore Bridle Trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National
Park.
From the Station Road Bridge Trail Head, you can ride north along the Ohio Erie Canal to the Frazee House. At this
point, the trail heads for the hills and you eventually reach the Bedford Metropark. Add another 2 hours one way.
A short distance form the stables, you can also pick up the Valley Parkway Trail and head toward the western Metroparks
eventually ending up in the Rocky River Reservation.
Directions to Horse Trailer Parking:
From the West: Take I 77 to Rt. 82. Turn East and proceed to Rte. 21. Turn Right and go up the hill past Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
and turn Left onto the Parkway. Turn Right onto Meadows Lane and turn Right into the
Brecksville Stables parking area.
From the East: Take Route 82 and cross the bridge over the Cuyahoga River. Turn Left onto Riverview
Rd. At the bottom of the hill turn Left to go to Station Rd. Bridge Parking lot or turn Right to go to
the Brecksville Stables. Turn Left, second opportunity, and go up a large hill. Turn Left on Meadows Lane and Right
into the Stables parking area.
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