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BRECKSVILLE RESERVATION : TRAIL MAP CONTACT PERSON: Sue Sandercock Sue21@cox.net 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 the 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. Riding down to the Station Road Bridge Trail Head adds another 1/2 hour on the time. This well maintained trail takes you through high country, across a beautiful meadow, down steep ravines, across a multitude of stream, 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.
Behind the stables, you can access the Valley trail that takes you 10 miles south through the National Park to the Wetmore Bridle Trails. From the Station Rd Bridge Trail Head, you can ride north along the canal to the Frazee House. At this point the trail heads for the hills and you eventually reach the Bedford Metro Park. Add another 2 hours one way. A short distance from the stables you can pick up the Valley Parkway Trail and head toward the western Metro Parks eventually ending up in Rocky River Metro Park.
Directions to Brecksville Stables: 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 and turn left onto the Parkway. Turn Right onto Meadows Lane and turn Right into the stable parking area.
From the East, take Route 82 and cross the bridge over the Cuyahoga River. Turn Left onto River View 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. |