Mountain Biking

Cleveland Metroparks has four designated natural surface mountain bike trails and most of them are shared use trails. Mountain Biking, including Class 1 and 2 eBike mountain biking is permitted when the trails are open from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Before riding, please check the trail conditions.

Riding on wet trails can have a negative impact, potentially causing ruts and surface damage. Help us be good stewards of the land and have trails that are enjoyable to ride all season by not riding when trails are marked closed.

In addition to the natural surface trails, mountain bikes are permitted on roadways and paved all purpose trails. Bikes are not permitted on hiking or bridle trails unless they are part of one of the mountain biking trails listed below. 

The Traffic Code is applicable whenever a bicycle is operated.

Outdoor Recreation offers a series of cycling programs ranging from introductory try-it sessions and skills classes to races.


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Mountain Biking Trails

Bedford Single Track

Bedford Reservation features an 11.5-mile trail network with everything from smooth flowing single track suitable for beginners to more technical, rocky terrain with elevation perfect for intermediate and advanced riders. The trail occasionally overlaps with the paved all-purpose trail to link together loops.

View Bedford Single Track Map


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Download PDF Map


Royalview TrailS

Royalview features a 7.1-mile single track system with a 1.1 mile advanced out-and-back spur. The trail is bi-directional, changing from clockwise to counter-clockwise daily to allow riders a different experience on the same trail. Royalview is located in Mill Stream Run Reservation near Strongsville.

View Royalview Trail Map 



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Ohio & Erie Canal Trails

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation (OEC) has four miles of single track, two pump tracks, jump lines, and a beginner's skill section.  OEC single track is half "old school" technical hand cut trail and the other half is "new school" machine cut flow trail.

View OE Canal Trail Map

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West Creek shared use mountain bike trails

West Creek Reservation is located in Parma and features three miles of hand-cut single track that is extremely flowy and fun for beginners and advanced riders alike.  

Download PDF map of West Creek mountain bike trails. Download PDF map of West Creek trails.

Maps & Info

Trail Conditions

Before riding, please check the trail conditions


Parks

  • Bedford Reservation

    Bedford Reservation
    This reservation features a deep gorge -- declared a National Natural Landmark -- carved out by Tinker’s Creek, with picturesque vistas and waterfalls. Tinker’s Creek is the largest tributary of the C...
  • Mill Stream Run Reservation

    Mill Stream Run Reservation
    Mill Stream Run Reservation is located in Berea, Middleburg Heights, North Royalton and Strongsville. Long ago nineteenth century communities like Albion, Sanderson's Corners and Slab Hollow sprang up...
  • Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

    Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
    The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation follows a portion of its namesake, the historic 309 mile Ohio & Erie Canal. Hike, bike, or walk along 7.2 miles of All-Purpose Towpath Trail. Stop by CanalWay Center...

Attractions

  • Bluebird Point Trailhead

    Bluebird Point Trailhead
    Bluebird Point is a trailhead parking lot that offers tremendous bird watching opportunities and direct access to the All Purpose Trail. Not far from this point of departure is the Watershed Stewardsh...
  • Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead

    Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead
    Composed of 10 distinct sections connected by stretches of All Purpose Trail, the Bedford Singletrack is a reservation-wide loop. Be cautious of other users and always stop for horseback riders. The t...
  • Burnt Ridge Wetland

    Burnt Ridge Wetland
    Small wetland that hosts a large number of frogs and invertebrates. Access to the All Purpose Trail.