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Beartown Lakes Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 390 Google reviews · Running trail in Chagrin Falls, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Beartown Lakes Reservation's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, a lake and wooded trails for hiking.
What runners say about Beartown Lakes Reservation
“Trails are clean and well marked.”
“Beautiful small park, but the trails are actually pretty long and beginner level so all can enjoy them.”
“Small park in a quiet setting, but easy to get to.”
A cold wintry stay-at-home day sat me down in front of the computer to search for trails. My search brought up Beartown Lakes Reservation. A nice find and close to home. I visited on a sunny but cool late February day before growth, but the trail was very active that Sunday afternoon.
Been fishing with my son over here, great little park , we’ll groomed trails and some nice fishing. The restrooms are a little rough, they have drinking fountains & a water hydrant right outside the restrooms but none in the facilities as of yet, hopefully that’s in the plans?
Really nice park. Lots of trails, and a couple decent sized ponds for fishing.
Beautiful place with a bunch of different hiking paths that circle around three different lakes. Huge turtles in the lakes and tons of black squirrels. There’s trails that go through the woods as well as around the lakes.
Trail conditions & character
“The restrooms are a little rough, they have drinking fountains & a water hydrant right outside the restrooms but none in the facilities as of yet, hopefully that’s in the plans?”
“Small park in a quiet setting, but easy to get to.”
“Beautiful small park, but the trails are actually pretty long and beginner level so all can enjoy them.”
“But I would like to note that I guess I’m biased with this park only because my dog is named “Bear” 🧸🐶”
“You can walk on paved or bridle trails, sit next to the lake, fish, or grill in one of the pavilions.”
“Did the walking loop trail around lower Beartown lake.”
“Beautiful small park, but the trails are actually pretty long and beginner level so all can enjoy them.”
“Plenty of parking and easy to get in and out .”
“The restrooms are a little rough, they have drinking fountains & a water hydrant right outside the restrooms but none in the facilities as of yet, hopefully that’s in the plans?”
“Lots of spots that are easily accessible for fishing.”
Plan your run at Beartown Lakes Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegeaugaparkdistrict.org
- Phone+1 440-286-9516
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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