Climbing Near East Cleveland, Ohio

There are 2 sections of wall to climb at Doan Brook. The first is rather unimpressive and is about 20 ft high with only a few routes to the top and a few places to boulder. This is located where Delaware St. would be if it continued across North Park into the ravine. The other section is much better and is about 30ft high with many more places to climb. It is located where Roxboro St. would be if it also crossed over North Park into Doan Brook. The wall is around 30ft high and 100ft wide. This has some nice jagged rock with a lot of great holds and lots of opportunities for routes and bouldering. There are also a few sturdy trees leaning over the top that have the possibility of setting up a top rope. The only issue is that in the summer it is constantly moist and thus slippery and has mosquitos and spider webs. The rock can be very dirty and loose, be careful. Rocks are located along Doan Brook between N. Park Rd. and Fairhill Rd. in Cleveland, OH.

Some fun boulders of good quality for Ohio climbing. A small but dense area of boulders ranging in difficulty from V0 to V9 (currently, potential for harder problems). Most problems get shade in the morning, and sun in the afternoon. From the main parking lot across from the golf course, take the right most set of stairs down into the woods, and follow the obvious trail to the right heading upstream. You will see the river to your left a fair ways down hill. Eventually take the path left and work your way down to the river, crossing over the viaduct to the other side. Hike downstream and the first boulder you come across will have Snake Eyes (V2) on it.

Viaduct Park is a small park near the downtown of Bedford, Ohio. The majority of the climbs here are on an old man-made stone railroad bridge. The rock seems extremely hard and in good quality. Standing at about 50 ft the wall is perfect for top roping. On top of the bridge is a railing that is cemented and good for setting up the anchor. If your in downtown Bedford you drive Southeast on Broadway and turn right onto Taylor Rd. At the end of Taylor Road you turn left right into Viaduct Park. to get to the bottom of the Bridge you can either jump the fence or take a trail all the way down to the creek and then up the valley to the bridge.