Ten Riverside / Streamside Trails in Cleveland Metroparks
Gorge Loop Trail, Brecksville Reservation
Explore the new 0.3 mile Gorge Loop Trail. This trail will take you to a close-up view of Chippewa Creek and the gorge. Take the adjacent Hemlock Trail to extend your creekside hike.
Lily Lagoon Loop, North Chagrin Reservation
(Rodgers Rd. to Lily Lagoon Loop)
A natural surface route, hugged by forest and field, takes you to a quiet boardwalk alongside a picturesque wetland.
Jackson Field, South Chagrin Reservation
(Jackson Field to Look About Lodge on Bridle Trail)
This out-and-back afternoon excursion offers glimpses of hemlock-adorned ravines and the historic Look About Lodge.
Euclid Creek, Euclid Creek Reservation
A hilly, paved path guides you along the charming shale ravine of Euclid Creek. Mix and match your starting points along Euclid Creek Parkway to achieve your desired hike distance.
Towpath Trail/Scranton Flats, Lakefront Reservation
Walk beside the Cuyahoga River on the Towpath Trail. Be on the look out for a variety of waterfowl throughout the different seasons of the year.
Iron Springs Loop, Garfield Park Reservation
This trail takes you through the middle of Garfield Park Reservation. You will see Mill Creek and the woodlands that surround it. The historic Iron Spring is found on the high side of this trail, along the middle road.
Scenic Park, Rocky River Reservation
(Tyler Field to Scenic Park along the Rocky River)
This section of APT covers a less busy and less developed area of the reservation. Accessible to all, this trail gives opportunities to get close to the Rocky River while traveling towards the marina.
Bridle Trail, Rocky River Reservation
This section of bridle trail takes you away from the hustle of the parkway and right along the Rocky River. While hiking this level trail, you may catch a glimpse of an eagle hunting for fish.
Hemlock Creek Bridle Trail, Bedford Reservation
Explore the floodplain of Tinker's Creek. This short, less than a mile, loop trail takes you past a field, along the creek, and through the woods of Bedford Reservation.
Skinner's Run Trail, West Creek Reservation
Head south of the Watershed Stewardship Center to follow this nearly mile-long stretch of Skinner's Run. Take in views of charming bridges and the forested ravines of West Creek.
