Cleveland Metroparks carries the riding here — Bedford and the East Rim, Royalview at Mill Stream Run, and Ohio and Erie Canal country through the valley. The tread is heavy Ohio clay over shale, which is the defining fact: it holds water for days and the parks close trails rather than let them be rutted. When it is dry it rides fast and flowing through mature hardwood, and the Metroparks GIS makes it some of the best-documented trail in the Midwest.
97 featured mountain bike trailselevation 581–1,152 ft
Is it muddy in Cleveland right now?
Right now about 15 of 77 featured Cleveland trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Cleveland right now?
Today the trails riding best near Cleveland are Cardinal Loop Access Trail, Swamp Forest Loop Alternate Trail and Swamp Forest Loop Trail. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →
When will the mountain bike trails in Cleveland dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Cleveland trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
Is it too muddy to ride in Cleveland after rain?
Right now 62 of 77 featured Cleveland trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Cleveland is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
How many mountain bike trails are in Cleveland?
Cleveland has 97 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Cleveland trails?
Cleveland trails run from about 581–1,152 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.