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Bedford Reservation

Bridal Veil Falls–Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, 7 sights

12.7 mi · ▲ 875 ft · 4 hr 40 min

Bridal Veil Falls–Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, 7 sights is a 12.7-mile out-and-back in Bedford Reservation near Oakwood, OH. The route passes Bridal Veil Falls Overlook, Bridal Veil Falls, Bridle Viewpoint and Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook. It climbs 875 ft. It scores 8/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi656 – 1,014 ft13.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Forbes Woods Ridge Trail 41.37311, -81.50454
Nearest town Oakwood, OH
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Bridal Veil Falls–Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, 7 sights

12.7 mi · ▲ 875 ft · 4 hr 40 min

Elevation 657–1,013 ft

Out & Back · Bedford Reservation

Trailhead: Forbes Woods Ridge Trail · 41.37311, -81.50454

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:57 AM · sunset 7:54 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Forbes Woods Ridge Trail, heading NW.
  2. 250 ftContinue straight onto Forbes Crossing Trail, heading NW.
  3. 0.8 miSharp left onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading NW.
  4. 0.3 miContinue straight onto Buckeye Trail, heading W.
  5. 50 ftContinue straight onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading W.
  6. 350 ftContinue straight onto Buckeye Trail, heading W.
  7. 150 ftContinue straight onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading W.
  8. 50 ftContinue straight onto Buckeye Trail, heading NW.
  9. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading W.
  10. 50 ftTurn right onto Buckeye Trail, heading W.
  11. 50 ftTurn left onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading W.
  12. 1.5 miBear left onto Bridle Trail, heading W.
  13. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Parallel Universe, heading W.
  14. 100 ftBear right onto Bridle Trail, heading SW.
  15. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Parallel Universe, heading W.
  16. 150 ftBear left onto Bridle Trail, heading SW.
  17. 0.1 miTurn left onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading SW.
  18. 0.2 miBear left, heading SW.
  19. 150 ftSharp left onto Friendship Trail, heading SW.
  20. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Bridle Trail, heading S.
  21. 0.3 miTurn left onto Eddie's Wildlife Pass, heading E.
  22. 50 ftContinue straight onto Bridle Trail, heading E.
  23. 150 ftPass Bridal Veil Falls Overlook.
  24. 50 ftPass Bridal Veil Falls.
  25. 50 ftPass Bridle Viewpoint.
  26. 250 ftContinue straight onto Eddie's Wildlife Pass, heading E.
  27. 100 ftContinue straight onto Bridle Trail, heading E.
  28. 50 ftContinue straight onto Eddie's Wildlife Pass, heading NE.
  29. 100 ftTurn right onto Bridle Trail, heading SW.
  30. 0.7 miPass Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook.
  31. 500 ftTurn right onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading NW.
  32. 350 ftTurn right, heading SW.
  33. 50 ftReach Bridal Veil Falls, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  34. 0.3 miTurn right onto Bridle Trail, heading W.
  35. 1.1 miTurn right onto Hemlock Loop Trail, heading W.
  36. 0.3 miContinue straight onto Bridle Trail, heading NW.
  37. 3.3 miContinue straight onto Buckeye Trail, heading S.
  38. 0.5 miContinue straight onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading SE.
  39. 0.8 miTurn right onto Buckeye Trail, heading NE.
  40. 0.3 miContinue straight onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading E.
  41. 50 ftContinue straight onto Buckeye Trail, heading E.
  42. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading E.
  43. 350 ftContinue straight onto Buckeye Trail, heading SE.
  44. 50 ftContinue straight onto Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail, heading SE.
  45. 400 ftBear left onto Buckeye Trail, heading E.
  46. 0.3 miTurn right onto Forbes Crossing Trail, heading E.
  47. 0.8 miContinue straight onto Forbes Woods Ridge Trail, heading SE.
  48. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/bridal-veil-falls-tinkers-creek-gorge-scenic-overlook-out-back-8-sights

Trail surface

54% dirt21% paved10% gravel1% boardwalk14% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 7:54 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.3 mi in (~59 min). Leave by 6:35 PM for the 7:54 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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