CLEVELAND — Cleveland Metroparks officially opened the Eastern Ledge Trail in Euclid Creek Reservation on Oct. 28, offering the first trial connection from the City of Richmond Heights.
What You Need To Know
- The new trail is one mile long and features a mix of paved and natural surface trails, a bridge over Euclid Creek and access to one of the Emerald Necklace’s vistas
- The trail includes a pedestrian suspension bridge, funded by a private donor
- The paved portion of the trail is ADA accessible
“The Eastern Ledge Trail is the first in a series of new trail connections that we’re bringing to Euclid Creek Reservation and the surrounding communities,” said Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian M. Zimmerman. “Thanks to tremendous support, we were able to improve access to this newly protected park land, including a new overlook that offers one of the most scenic views in the Emerald Necklace.”
The new trail is one mile long. It features a mix of paved and natural surface trails, a bridge over Euclid Creek and access to one of the Emerald Necklace’s vistas at a new overlook 130 feet above the creek.
A paved all-purpose trail connects the overlook and natural surface trail to the residential neighborhood in Richmond Heights off Donna Drive, near Highland Road.
The trail includes a pedestrian suspension bridge, funded by a private donor, that extends across Euclid Creek and connects the Welsh Woods Picnic Area to the eastern side of the ravine.
According to Cleveland Metroparks, the paved portion of the trail is accessible to those with disabilities, and was funded through a grant from the Recreational Trails Program, which is administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
“This scenic trail will allow our residents to enjoy Cleveland Metroparks in an expanded way, and we are thankful for the investment in our area,” said Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas. “This new trail is one more example of why Richmond Heights is an excellent place to live, work and play.”
The Eastern Ledge Trail is not the only trail addition coming to Euclid Creek Reservation. Recently, Cleveland Metroparks commenced construction on the Euclid Creek Greenway, a multi-phased project to improve connections to the lakefront on the east side of Cleveland.
The project will connect the lower portion of Euclid Creek Reservation to its northern portion along the lakefront that includes Euclid Beach, Villa Angela and Wildwood parks.