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SOUTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION:
CONTACT PERSONS:
Penny Passalacqua Pennyohc@sbcglobal.net
Wendy Gillund
wgillund@cs.com
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Located in Bentleyville, Solon and Moreland Hills, bounded by Rt.87
(South Woodland Rd.) Chagrin River Rd., Cannon Rd. and Richmond Rd.
There are over 1438 acres and one to six hours of trail riding. This Reservation connects to the
other four Reservations so riding could go for days.
The Polo Field at Rt.87 and Chagrin River Rd. is the best place to park as long as there is no huge
prescheduled event being held there. There are toilets, picnic tables and
mounting blocks. The trail is wide, well maintained, relatively flat with several shallow water
crossings. There are several busy road crossings some with traffic lights. Taking the main trail
would take you past Shadow Lake and a small equestrian picnic area with tie rails etc and a beautiful view of the
lake to the connection to Bedford Reservation (about 10 miles) but
most people do a series of loops after crossing Miles Road and
return to the Polo Field. This would take anywhere from two to five
or more hours. Point of interest: A small but attractive Arboretum
that you pass through.
A newer trail extends the Cannon Rd. trail by crossing Solon Rd. into Bentleyville Park. The trail
crosses a branch of the Chagrin River and a wide meadow before coming to Chagrin
River Road. You follow River Rd. for 500 ft. and turn left unto the Railroad Trail which continues
to and ends in Chagrin Falls. This is an out and back trail that takes about 21/2 hours
from the South Chagrin Res. Shelter House.
Directions to Horse Trailer Parking:
Polo Field: To get to the Polo Field, exit I 271 at Chagrin Blvd. Turn East to Lander Circle. Go 1/2
way around the circle and exit onto South Woodland Rd. (Rt. 87) and continue east crossing Rt. 91. Go to the bottom
of a large hill about 1.5 miles from Rt. 91 and turn Right onto Chagrin River Rd. The entrance to the Polo Field is approx.
1/4 mile from this intersection on the left. From the Western suburbs, take I 480 to I 271 North. Exit at Chagrin Blvd.
and follow the above directions.
Miles Rd. Parking: Exit I 271 at Miles Rd. and proceed East. Cross Rt. 91 and continue to Chagrin
River Rd. Turn Right and then immediately Left into the horse trailer parking.
Shelter House Parking: Exit I 271 at Miles Rd. and proceed East. At Rt. 91 turn Right or
South on Rt. 91. Continue for 1 mile to Hawthorne Parkway. Turn Left and continue East on the
Parkway. Follow the signs to the Shelter House. Turn Left into the parking lot. Coming from
the West, you may take the Parkway from the Bedford Reservation.
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NORTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION:
CONTACT PERSONS:
Janet Kolsom
janetkol8@yahoo.com
Michelle Sheliga
sheliga1@alltel.net
Located in Mayfield Village,
Willoughby Hills and Gates Mills. It is within
the boundaries of Rt.6, Rt.91, Chagrin River Rd., and Wilson Mills Rd. There are
2100 acres and two to three hours of riding which can be extended by loops. This
Reservation stands by itself, not connecting to the others.
Trails are well maintained but rocky in places (slag). There are some good long hills to climb but only
one small water crossing so bring water for horses to drink.
Point of interest: Squires Castle built in 1890 to be a gatehouse for a country estate-the estate never
materializes but the castle remains.
Directions to Horse Trailer Parking:
Ox Lane Trailhead is the preferred parking area, located on N. Ox Lane off of Chagrin River Road.
This is between Rt. 6 and Wilsons Mill Rd. (south of Squires Castle). There is a potty, picnic tables, tie rails
and parking for about 15 trailers.
From I 271 , exit on Wilson's Mill Rd. and go East until it dead ends on Chagrin
River Rd. Turn Left and travel 3-4 miles going past Ox Bow Rd. entrance to the Park to the North
Ox Lane entrance on the Left. Turn Left and proceed about 500 ft turning Right onto a gravel driveway
that takes you to the horse trailer parking lot.
Squire's Castle Parking can be reached by continuing north on River Rd. for another mile and turning
Left into the Squire's Castle entrance. Immediately turn right into the parking lot. You can also access this
lot by driving East on Rt. 6 from Rt. 91 and turning Right onto Chagrin River Rd.. Proceed South to the Park
entrance.
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