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Bedford Reservation MTB trails, Olander Lot
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Walton Hills, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 8 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bedford Reservation MTB trails, Olander 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.
What runners say about Bedford Reservation MTB trails, Olander Lot
If you're looking for a more laid back trail experience, the Bedford loops are right up your alley. A mostly flat singletrack that weaves through an extremely scenic portion of the Bedford Reservation, you'll cross paved portions of hiking trails and some wider equestrian trails.
As others have said, this is a great loop and some fantastic singletrack you can find just a half hour outside the city. From the point of view of a non-spandex wearing, single track loving dad, this was a ton of fun and a refreshingly gnarly trail, with lots of rocks, technical sections, a couple bridges, and a…
Nice place fora beginner or if you wanna take it easy, nothing to hard or extreme. Couple big hills so be prepared to pedal!! Good for kids and the whole family. I believe there are two parking lot s, one on Dunham rd, and one on Egbert. Will definitely go again. Better than Lake Metroparks, they suck!
This is one of my favorite reservations in the whole emerald necklace..... It's clean, well-maintained and has so many lovely spots to just relax and enjoy your time in nature.
Trail conditions & character
“A mostly flat singletrack that weaves through an extremely scenic portion of the Bedford Reservation, you'll cross paved portions of hiking trails and some wider equestrian trails.”
“As others have said, this is a great loop and some fantastic singletrack you can find just a half hour outside the city.”
“A mostly flat singletrack that weaves through an extremely scenic portion of the Bedford Reservation, you'll cross paved portions of hiking trails and some wider equestrian trails.”
“A mostly flat singletrack that weaves through an extremely scenic portion of the Bedford Reservation, you'll cross paved portions of hiking trails and some wider equestrian trails.”
“A mostly flat singletrack that weaves through an extremely scenic portion of the Bedford Reservation, you'll cross paved portions of hiking trails and some wider equestrian trails.”
“If you're looking for a little more advanced trail, head to the Dunham Road parking lot and hit the Touchstone Loop.”
“You can get an easy 10 miles just starting at the southern lot at the bottom of touchstone, and then riding up to the picnic area and back which is a perfect little workout ride.”
Plan your run at Bedford Reservation MTB trails, Olander Lot
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
- Loop distance8 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — 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.
- Websitemtbproject.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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