Ten Best Trails for Bike Rides
Towpath Trail, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
This fairly level, paved trail follows the remnants of the historic Ohio & Erie Canal. Along a 7.2‑mile stretch from Rockside Road to Harvard Avenue, you’ll experience a striking contrast of scenery in an often‑overlooked section of the Cuyahoga River Valley. Former and active industrial sites blend seamlessly with peaceful woodlands and natural areas. As you travel alongside factories and warehouses, you’ll also encounter expansive wetlands filled with waterfowl and small ponds teeming with aquatic life.
Royalview Mountain Bike Trail, Mill Stream Run Reservation
Royalview features two mountain bike loop trails, one at 5.7 miles, and the other at 4.3 miles. In addition, there is an out and back 1.9 mile spur. The trail changes from clockwise to counter-clockwise to allow riders a different experience on the same trail.
Bedford Single Track, Bedford Reservation
Bedford Reservation features 7.6 miles of paved trail and 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.
West Creek shared use Mountain Bike Trails, West Creek Reservation
West Creek Reservation is home to 1.8 miles of paved all-purpose-trail for the casual bike rider, and 6.6 miles of mountain bike trails for those looking for a faster-paced adventure through the forest. Whether you seek rolling hills or fast elevation changes and jumps, West Creek has a place for you to ride.
Cleveland Cliff's Bike Park, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Level up your sense of adventure and enjoy the pump track and/or jump lines that Cleveland Cliff's Bike Park has to offer. You can even sign-up for the Pump Track Race scheduled for July 1st.
North Chagrin Reservation All Purpose Trail
Enjoy 4 miles of paved scenic trails spanning the length of the park from Chardon Road to Wilson Mills Road. You can catch your breath at the serene Strawberry Pond, the beautiful Buttermilk Falls, and the rushing waters of Beecher's Brooke while on your ride.
Acacia Reservation Trails
It's hard to imagine that the paved trails of this vibrant nature reserve used to be the cart paths of this reclaimed golf course. Listen to the song of Baltimore orioles, watch dragonflies chase each other, and smell the blooms of milkweed as you enjoy the gentle slopes of this natural oasis.
Rocky River Reservation All Purpose Trail
This paved trail parallels Valley Parkway for 13 miles between Berea Falls and Lake Erie. Sunny fields, shaded woodlands and scenic views of the Rocky River provide natural interest around every turn.
Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway (West Blvd. to W 25)
White lamp posts mark this section of paved trail between West Blvd (western end of Upper Edgewater) and W. 25th St. It's an up and down adventure along Cleveland's natural lakefront cliff. You'll pedal on the north and south sides of the Shoreway as you take in the views of Edgewater Park, Lake Erie's shoreline, Whiskey Island, former industrial areas converted to residential, neighborhood entertainment spots, northcoast nature, and more!
Brecskville Reservation All Purpose Trail
The paved all purpose trail parallels Valley Parkway in Brecksville Reservation. From Brecksville, you can continue through Mill Stream Run and Rocky River Reservations all the way to Lake Erie. Stop at Aukerman Park or Sthur Woods Picnic Area for a rest along the way.
