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Bedford Reservation – All Purpose Trail loop from New Song Church

Bedford Reservation – All Purpose Trail loop from New Song Church

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2.6

(23)

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Bedford Reservation – All Purpose Trail loop from New Song Church

01:40

36.3km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.06 km for 336 m

After 29.0 km for 336 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.5 km

Egbert Picnic Area and Volunteer Spirit Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Ride the road not the trail. Smoother and hills are more gradual.

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13.1 km

Little Overlook

Viewpoint

17.3 km

Bedford Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Bedford Reservation is a great place to go biking. It has miles of trails for all levels, so there is something for everyone. There are multiple parking lots and access to the paths.

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17.4 km

Bedford Reservation - Farley Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

There is a small parking lot here which grants access to the Bedford Reservation mountain biking trails. You have a range of trails to choose from, some of which feature …

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17.5 km

All Purpose Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The All Purpose Trail is a fully paved, multiuse trail that runs through Bedford Reservation. It is a great way to access the different mountain bike trails through the park.

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18.2 km

Bedford Reservation - Mars Quarry Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

A small parking area grants access to the Mars Quarry Trail. There are some rocky sections, but for the most part this is an easy offroad singletrack which leads you further into the trail network of Bedford Reservation.

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20.0 km

Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tinker’s Creek is the largest tributary that feeds into the Cuyahoga River. The creek has carved out a steep, walled gorge. The gorge was declared a National Natural Landmark in …

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36.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

8.76 km

287 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

542 m

252 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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If you're looking for a solid road cycling workout with plenty of scenery, the Bedford Reservation – All Purpose Trail loop from New Song Church is definitely worth your time. This easy 22.6-mile (36.3 km) route, which you can complete in about 1 hour and 39 minutes, packs in 935 feet (285 metres) of elevation gain, making it a great option for regular cyclists who want a challenging yet manageable ride through nature.

What to expect on Bedford Reservation – All Purpose Trail loop from New Song Church

You'll be riding on a recently repaved, well-maintained surface that winds through the lush, wooded Bedford Reservation. Expect a

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Bedford Reservation – All Purpose Trail loop from New Song Church

Egbert Picnic Area and Volunteer Spirit Trailhead

Bedford Reservation

Bedford Reservation - Farley Trailhead

All Purpose Trail

Bedford Reservation - Mars Quarry Trailhead

Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook

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