Northeast Ohio's Grand Vista

Tinkers Creek Gorge Overlook is one of the most spectacular views in Northeast Ohio. The overlook is located off Gorge Parkway in the Cleveland Metroparks Bedford Reservation. Listed in 1967 as a Natural National Landmark, this area is also part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Gorge Overlook is a view that is lucky to exist. In the 1960’s there were local lawmakers who wanted to dam up the Tinkers Creek Gorge, turning it into a deep 150-acre recreational lake. The proposed idea gained a lot of support, but luckily did not pass and the gorge remained untouched.

My predawn arrival at the overlook on a warm October morning revealed a breathtaking view as the sun peeked over the edge of the treetops.  You can visit this attraction any time of year, but the view is especially spectacular in the autumn, when vibrant fall colors blanket the valley in a sea of orange, reds, browns and yellows.

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