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 on the trails potentially causing ruts that would take hours upon hours to repair. To be good stewards of the land and to have trails that are enjoyable to ride all season, please help us by not riding when trail are closed.

In addition to the natural surface trails, mountain bikes are permitted on roadways and the paved all purpose trails. Bikes are not permitted on hiking or bridle trails unless it is 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.

Custom programs available.

Mountain Biking Trails

Bedford Single Track

Bedford is a 11.5 mile trail network with everything from smooth flowing singletrack for beginners to some rocky terrain 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 Trail

Royalview is a 7.1 mile singletrack system with a 1.1 mile advanced out and back spur. Its direction changes from clockwise to counter-clockwise daily to allow riders a different take on the same trail.

View Royalview Trail Map


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Download PDF Map


Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Ohio & Erie Canal has four miles of singletrack, two pump tracks, jump lines, and a beginner's skill section. The singletrack is half old school technical hand cut trail and the other half is new school machine cut flow trail.

West Creek shared use mountain bike trails

West Creek has 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 Condition Updates

(Disclaimer: This page will only be updated on days conditions change on the trails)

  • 11/17/24: Bedford and Royalview are open. West Creek and Ohio and Erie Canal flow trails are closed.
  • 11/15/24: Bedford is open. Royalview, West Creek and Ohio and Erie Canal flow trails are closed.

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. Mature trees and abundant wildflowers are found...
  • 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 stretches through the villages of Cuyahoga Heights and Valley View and other surrounding communities. The reservation follows a portion of its namesake, the historic...

Attractions

  • Bluebird Point Trailhead

    Bluebird Point Trailhead
    Bluebird Point is a trail head parking lot where guests can directly access the all purpose trail. Not far from this point of departure is the Watershed Stewardship Center and natural surface trails:...
  • Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead

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

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