Trail Change and Route Description Update

Date Posted

Apr 16, 2025

Section

Bedford

Chapter

Crooked River Chapter

This map update identifies a reroute in the Bedford Section from Pt 24 to Pt. 25 in Penitentiary Glen Lake Metropark.

This update applies to the April 2022 printed map, the April 2025 FarOut map update and the spring 2025 Avenza map update.

The Bedford trail crew added 0.3 mi to the length of the section with this reroute making the Bedford Section 66.5 mi. To the CW point miles from Pt 25 to Pt 34, add 0.3 mi. For the CCW point miles from Pt 24 to Pt 1, add 0.3 mi. See the trail log below:

CW 48.0 N | CCW 18.5 S | Point 24 | SR 306 at Eagle Road

Old South Church (from early 1800’s) stands on W side of intersection. BT goes E on Eagle Rd past several developed side streets. In 0.9 miles the BT turns N and enters Penitentiary Glen Lake Metropark on Gray Fox Run, a crushed gravel trail (see note about camping in this section, C, WC). In 500’ the BT turns E onto the Red Fox Trail. In 3500’ this trail will continue N and meet up with the Rabbit Run Trail. The Glen is known for the deep gorge that divides the park. Continue with the remaining text for this point.

CW 51.1 N | CCW 15.4 S | Point 25 | Driveway to Penitentiary Glen Nature Center

Continue with the text for this point.