Horseback Riding

Nearly 82 miles of trails are available for equestrian use. Horseback riders must stay on the bridle trails and attend their horse at all times. Mountain biking is not permitted on bridle trails, except on designated sections on Bedford’s Singletrack Trail.

Maps & Info

Bridle trails are available at the following reservations:

Rocky River Stables: 216-267-2525

Parks

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...
Brecksville Reservation

From the oak-hickory forests on the ridge tops to the cottonwoods, willows and sycamores of Chippewa Creek's flat floodplain, Brecksville Reservation is a study of contrasts. The reservation is deeply...
Hinckley Reservation

At the southern end of Cleveland Metroparks is Hinckley Reservation, the site of the nationally-known annual Return of the Buzzards. From hiking at Whipp's Ledges to kayaking on Hinckley Lake, there a...
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...
North Chagrin Reservation

Since the 1920s, North Chagrin Reservation has been a special combination of outdoor recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries. North Chagrin trails and picnic areas feature woodlands and wetlands as...
Rocky River Reservation

Rocky River Reservation is located in Berea, Brook Park, Cleveland, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Olmsted Township, and Rocky River. The first land purchased for Cleveland Metroparks – a 3.8...
South Chagrin Reservation

Rugged trails lead you through hemlock forests, sandstone ledges, coldwater creeks and ravines. The Chagrin River, designated as a Scenic River, borders the eastern edge of the reservation. Sites rich...

Attractions

Albion Woods Picnic Area

Albion Woods Reserved Picnic Area is located off Albion Road in Mill Stream Run Reservation, east of Valley Parkway in Strongsville.
Brecksville Stables

The Classical Attraction Dressage Society, a Region 2 Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), is a non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advance...
Egbert Picnic Area Trailhead

Connections to mountain bike and bridle trails that provide excellent views of the Tinker's Creek Gorge and surrounding forest.
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area is located off Button Road in Bedford Reservation, just east of Dunham Road in Walton Hills. This area includes a picnic shelter, hiking and bridle trails, a swing set and of...
Hinckley Hills Trailhead

This rugged trail crosses ravines and streams and follows sections of the Buckeye and bridle trails.
Lewis Road Riding Ring
Meadows Trailhead

Meadows Trailhead provides easy access to a network of trails and a central parking area for equestrians and hikers.
Oxbow Lane Trailhead

With parking suitable for horse trailers, this is a great location to pick up the NC4 and NC2 Bridle Trails along with the Buckeye Trail.
Polo Field Trailhead

This Trail head is at the Northern most point of the South Chagrin Reservation located at the Polo Field. Horse trailer parking is available at this location for access to the Bridle Trail.
Richmond Road Horse Trailer Lot

Horse trailer parking and access to Bridle Trails and the All Purpose Trail is available at this location.
Rocky River Stables
Royalview Reserved Shelter

Royalview Reserved Picnic Shelter is located on a hilltop in the center of the large Royalview area of Mill Stream Run Reservation. It features an open shelter with electricity, picnic tables, grills,...