Explore the most popular walking trails in South Chagrin Reservation with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Length: 1.0 km This trail starts off along an all-purpose trail and turns into a natural-surface trail the rest of the way. There are stone stairs leading down to Henry Church Rock, a rock with a stone sculpture carved by the artist Henry Church Junior in the late 1800s. There are also bathrooms and picnic areas available near the trailhead.
#2 - Shelter House, Bridle, and Hatchet Loop Length: 7.1 km This hike begins from the Henry Church Rock Picnic Area. #3 - Sulphur Springs Loop and Bridle Trail Length: 3.1 km Offline map is recommended. Users have reported that the trails are not marked well. #4 - Bridle Trail Loop Length: 3.9 km #5 - All Purpose and Shelterhouse LoopLength: 2.6 km This loop is great for for year - round fun. Aside from hiking, you can find many people enjoying this particular loop in the winter months for snowshoeing and sledding . You'll travel through forest and by creeks. This route also passes the Henry Church Rock Picnic Area which is a great spot to stop and take a break. This loop is great for families!
#6 - Chagrin Bridle Trail Length: 3.5 km #7 - Quarry Rock River TrailLength: 1.3 km Mostly dirt trail that runs along the cliffs below Quarry Rock. Narrow in some areas with falls far enough to have consequences. Shares parking lot with Quarry Rock Loop which is above this trail. Fantastic views of Squaw Rock from this side of the river.
#8 - Look About Lodge LoopLength: 1.4 km This route takes you on a short loop around the Look About Lodge at South Chagrin Reservation. The trail runs along the road to the north and through the woods to the south. A viewpoint to a small, distant waterfall can be accessed via the south side of the trail. Those wishing just to see the waterfall and not do the entire loop can take a shortcut through the connector paths by the lodge.
#9 - Quarry Rock LoopLength: 1.3 km All dirt trail that starts off with a stone staircase. Nice views of the river and Squaw Rock on the western side of the trail.
#10 - All Purpose TrailLength: 9.8 km This trail lives up to its name: All Purpose. This multi-use trail is shared by hikers, bikers, horses, and dogs. It's a good chance you'll come across others on the trail. This route is mapped as a one-way, point-to-point route. You can turn around and return the way you came, or leave a recovery vehicle at the Richmond Road Parking Area. Accessibility: This trail is likely accessible with assistance for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers or visitors may need to.
