The Best Hiking in Independence

Ohio and Erie Canal: Hillside Road to Rockside Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bedford, Ohio.

The best way to tack the Towpath Trail along the remains of the Ohio and Erie Canal is by peddling it. Start at the Lock 39 Trailhead going south toward the Botzum Trailhead early in the morning before the crowds to ride upstream is the best way to start. Located a little over a mile East of I-77...

Sagamore Creek Trail is a 1.9mile out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bedford, Ohio.

Bedford Reservation Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bedford, Ohio.

Sagamore Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bedford, Ohio.

All Purpose Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Brecksville, Ohio.

Hemlock and All Purpose Trail Loop from Chippewa Creek Gorge Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Brecksville, Ohio.

Hemlock Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Brecksville, Ohio.

Wildflower Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Brecksville, Ohio.

Deer Lick Cave Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Brecksville, Ohio.

Start out on All Purpose Trail, then take Buckeye Trail to the falls. The trail will lead alongside the ravine before reaching Linda Falls. This waterfall does not flow year-round, so be sure to head out after a period of heavy rain. A trail map is available here.

This hike features a small waterfall, as well as views along and above the creek. The trail involves one creek crossing. A trail map is available here.

Bridle Trail to Bridal Veils Falls Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bedford, Ohio.

West Creek Trail is a 1.5 kilometer moderately trafficked out-and-back trail located near Independence, Ohio.

Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail: Station Road to Redlock is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Brecksville, Ohio.

This hike begins at the trail-head of Cuyahoga National Park. Once arrived, you will cross a bridge overlooking the Cuyahoga River. You will take the tow-path left, and follow it under the Route 82 bridge (you will pass a manmade waterfall on your right, but still have 0.4 miles to go). You will ...