Brecksville Reservation - Buckeye Trail and Valley Trail East from Brecksville Stables

Non-road portion of Buckeye Trail east of Brecksville Stables was nice; it’s particularly beautiful east of Ottawa Point. The portions of the Valley Trail from the split to Parkview Road and from Parkview Road to Meadows Drive were completely unmaintained, overgrown, and frequently indiscernible. They were particularly difficult to navigate because there were fallen trees everywhere and in many cases the undergrowth concealed them. The bridle trails west of Meadows Drive were were well maintained but wide and uninspiring. This route also had significant on-road trails. In the future, I should start at Ottawa Point and go out and back on the Buckeye Trail. Went right after a thunderstorm; very buggy. Got caught in a heavy downpour while hiking. With Winnie.