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Buttermilk Falls – Squire's Castle loop from Little Italy–University Circle

Buttermilk Falls – Squire's Castle loop from Little Italy–University Circle

Moderate

2.5

(14)

100

riders

Buttermilk Falls – Squire's Castle loop from Little Italy–University Circle

03:04

68.4km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.5 km for 218 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.7 km

North Chagrin Reservation and Nature Center

Highlight • Forest

The North Chagrin Reservation is a mix of woodlands and meadows, with open areas for picnicking. There's also an excellent Nature Center with a variety of exhibits, a play area …

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29.1 km

Buttermilk Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A small trail leads to a wooden overlook over the falls. The waterfall is a 10 foot drop through a narrow carved rock channel.

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34.6 km

Squire's Castle

Highlight • Castle

This gatehouse was built in the 1890s for a former executive of an oil company in Cleveland. The manor is modeled after German and English style castles of the time. …

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35.4 km

Oxbow Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

The aptly named River Road passes over Oxbow Lagoon. The curved shape of the wetland follows the natural meanderings of the river. Backed by lush green trees in the summer, …

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62.9 km

Shaker Lakes Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Nature Center is a great family-friendly place to visit to learn more about local wildlife. Also at the site are a birdwatching platform and a short interactive wilderness trail.

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63.8 km

Lower Shaker Lake

Highlight • Lake

Shaker Lake provides a natural area in the middle of the city, where you can spot wildlife and have a relaxing walk around the lake. The lake was created 185 …

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68.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.0 km

12.0 km

6.50 km

1.48 km

293 m

208 m

Surfaces

60.9 km

7.03 km

284 m

208 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Friday 10 July

27°C

22°C

74 %

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Buttermilk Falls – Squire's Castle loop from Little Italy–University Circle

North Chagrin Reservation and Nature Center

Buttermilk Falls

Squire's Castle

Oxbow Lagoon

Shaker Lakes Nature Center

Lower Shaker Lake

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