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Music Mound

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Berea, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Music Mound'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.

Natural surfaceScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Relaxing, scenic area featuring hiking trails, waterfalls and a bridge over a river.

What runners say about Music Mound

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (54 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 15 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful and now a very special place because I will be marrying the most amazing and beautiful woman this coming Sunday.”

Nice open area where people come to play and enjoy music. Small parking lot which will lead you to a hiking trail, across the bridge to Wallace Lake, or to Berea Falls overlook. Don't forget to stop over the bridge and capture a picture of the waterfalls from Baldwin Creek.

★★★★★ — Dave , Nov 2025

Beautiful place to walk with kids. Fun place to take pictures with friends.

★★★★☆ — Ambrosia , Jul 2023

As dry as it's been this late summer/fall we were pleasantly surprised that the falls had water running over. The grass was still a soft green at the Music Mound across the street.

★★★★★ — Larry , Sep 2025

Very cool spot. Ideal for a picnic, small trail around it. Wear bug spray.

★★★★★ — Rebecca , Jun 2019

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 18 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful and now a very special place because I will be marrying the most amazing and beautiful woman this coming Sunday.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“Septic bathrooms are available and clean.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Small parking lot which will lead you to a hiking trail, across the bridge to Wallace Lake, or to Berea Falls overlook.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Music Mound

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
  • Phone+1 216-635-3200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm
Friday 9:30 am–5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am–5 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 Music Mound

Baldwin Picnic Area Dr, Berea, OH 44017

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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.