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Bedford Reservation MTB Trails, Farley Lot

4.7 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Walton Hills, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bedford Reservation MTB Trails, Farley Lot'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.

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What runners say about Bedford Reservation MTB Trails, Farley Lot

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (47 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice bike trail, Buckeye Trail and hiking Bridal Trail Criss-crossing through this area. It is a single lane bike trail that is filled with lot of stones and roots. Mars Quarry, Parallel Universe and Wild Oaks bike/hike will give you a decent workout. There are multiple man-made boardwalks and a creek crossing.

★★★★★ — Dave , Jun 2024

If you're looking for a great trail and a few more miles to lay down, this is a wonderful trail. It kinda parallels the main driving loop through the park, but loops off and finds fun little sections along the way. there are gnarly sections and some hills, but nothing super crazy.

★★★★☆ — Tom , Oct 2025

Great trail system and fun techy spots. Enjoyed the wooded rooted routes as I’m from Colorado and it was a different challenge then dry dirt.

★★★★★ — Angela , Jul 2023

Great place to ride the trails and get some fresh air. Beginner to intermediate riders.

★★★★★ — Capture , Oct 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 47 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 6 mentions

“The only reason I am not giving five stars is because the single track is interrupted by asphalt.”

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🔁 Loop trail 4 mentions

“It kinda parallels the main driving loop through the park, but loops off and finds fun little sections along the way.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bedford Reservation MTB Trails, Farley Lot

Overlook Ln, Walton Hills, OH 44146

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.