More About The Trail

Bedford Reservation is within the Cleveland Metroparks domain in Ohio. It is located in Bedford, Bedford Heights, Oakwood, Valley View and Walton Hills. Its map address is 18753 Egbert Rd, Bedford, OH 44146, United States. Bedford Reservation gives the appearance of a continuous forest of large trees and challenging terrain.

This reservation features a deep gorge — declared a National Natural Landmark — carved out by Tinker’s Creek, with picturesque vistas and waterfalls. The stream of Tinker’s Creek drops a dramatic 220 feet over a course of two miles and has cut a steep, walled gorge. The gorge offers hikers quite a sight in the spring as it overflows with ferns, mosses, lichens, liverworts and wildflowers. The all-purpose trails give bikers and hikers varying degrees of difficulty. In 1993, a 20-mile trail of crushed limestone was added to lead hikers along old canal routes. The park is also home to Stumpy Basin, an ecological wetland. Mature trees and abundant wildflowers are found within its deep forests. It offers trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, as well as picnic areas and Shawnee Hills Golf Course. At over 2,200 acres, Bedford Reservation gives the appearance of a continuous forest of large trees as it was not logged due to its rugged terrain. Tinker’s Creek, the largest tributary of the Cuyahoga River, in the County Seat Of Cuyahoga County. A scenic overlook along Gorge Parkway offers a spectacular vista, particularly in the fall.