Bedford Reservation: Cleveland Park Guide

A quiet placed tucked away amongst the National Park. Very scenic and great walking trails. Can’t be the fall views and overlooks.

Bedford Reservation is such a peaceful and scenic escape right in Northeast Ohio. The trails are well-kept and offer a mix of easy walks and more adventurous hikes, with beautiful views of the woods, waterfalls, and the gorge. The Great Falls of Tinker's Creek is definitely a highlight—so calming and picturesque, especially after a rainfall when the water really flows. There are picnic areas, open fields, and plenty of spots to just sit and enjoy nature. It’s also a great place for birdwatching, photography, or simply taking a break from the busyness of daily life. The reservation is part of the Cleveland Metroparks, so it’s very family-friendly and safe. Whether you’re going for a short stroll, a run, or a day of exploring, Bedford Reservation is a wonderful place to reconnect with nature.

We are in town visiting from Florida and local recommended. We check out Bedford reservation absolutely worth it 10 out of 10. There are long winding roads with beautiful trees and plenty of places to pull off to see an overlook or a short little walk to a waterfall or a hiking trail.

A reservation with extensive hiking and biking trails. Scenic overlooks, picnic areas, barbecue pavilions, fountain, with a river that has many nature viewing spots to appreciate. A road that winds through the reservation with many spacious areas so that if one area is crowded, you're not confined to just one location travel about. Many photo opportunities to be taken throughout. For the bike trail it is asphalt, for the hiking trail. It is dirt/ gravel.

Honestly, an overall disappointment and not as good as the other reservations, parks, and hiking trails in the area. The hiking trails are mostly paved and follow the roads, which is a huge disappointment. Why even have the "trails" if they're just a sidewalk? Most of the areas you can just park beside and spend a 3 minute walk to get to their view, which isn't enjoyable in the slightest. Why tear down forest and pave over it, why not enjoy nature a bit and have people walk there? If you're looking to go on a hike, go to another part of Cuyahoga national Park, as there are really great hikes there and they're better maintained. If you need accessible walks but don't want to walk in town, this is much more for you.