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This information is a public record of the 1975 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Rocky River Reservation All Purpose Trail

City, Town, or County Frontcountry Trail Urban Trail
  • Length
    13 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
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Massive shale cliffs rise above willows, sycamores, and cottonwoods as the trail winds through the Rocky River valley's deep floodplain forests, meadows, and wildflowers.

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A very popular cycling route in Cleveland Metroparks. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
A very popular cycling route in Cleveland Metroparks. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
Rocky River Reservation. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
Rocky River Reservation. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
The Rocky River. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
The Rocky River. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
  • A very popular cycling route in Cleveland Metroparks. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
  • A very popular cycling route in Cleveland Metroparks. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
  • Rocky River Reservation. Photo by Kyle Lanzer.
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Location: W of Cleveland follows Rocky River from SR 10 N to Detroit Rd.

  • States: Ohio

This paved trail stretches 13 meandering and mostly flat miles along the Rocky River. Tall shale cliffs rise steeply from the river and mature forests provide shade for the trail and habitat for animals and birds. A popular stop along the way is the Rocky River Nature Center, free and open daily with restrooms, water, and an outdoor bike repair stand. The trail connects to the next two reservations, providing 20 more miles of contiguous park trail leading the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, another National Recreational Trail.

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Willam Fader
Willam Fader
Mar 8, 2021
Rocky River Reservation

The City of Cleveland has a gem of a trail called the Emerald necklace it's part of the Cleveland Metro Parks. Rocky river is just a part of the 30 trails they have to offer. From Wikipedia Referred to unofficially as the 'Emerald Necklace', the network of parks spans over 23,000 acres (9,300 ha) and includes over 300 miles (480 km) of walking, bicycle, and horse trails as well as numerous picnic areas, nature education centers, golf courses, and countless fishing spots.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Cleveland Metroparks
4101 Fulton Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44144
[email protected] • (216) 635-3200

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Paved
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 72"
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Aug 18, 1975
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