South+Chagrin+Reservation--Chagrin+River+Overlook

Also, see South Chagrin Reservation and Chagrin River Corridor Important Bird Area
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=South Chagrin Reservation= =Chagrin River Overlook= Bentleyville, Ohio 44022 South Chagrin Reservation webpage South Chagrin Reservation map

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South Chagrin Reservation--Chagrin River Overlook
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Tips for birding the Chagrin River Overlook
The Chagrin River Overlook may be accessed from the Bridle Trail below the bridge which crosses the river. The Bridle Trail is a short hike from the parking lot west of the river on the north side of Chagrin Boulevard.

Tips for birding South Chagrin Reservation
From Lake Erie Birding Trail website

About South Chagrin Reservation
The Chagrin River, designated a Scenic River in July 1979, flows through the eastern edge of South Chagrin Reservation. The forest in the reservation has many fine examples of hemlock, white oak, red oak, and shagbark hickory trees, as well as beech and sugar maples. This area is well-known for its brilliant fall colors.

The outdoor sculpture known as "Squaw Rock" in South Chagrin Reservation was carved by artist and blacksmith Henry Church in 1885. Church walked through the Chagrin River at night to sculpt this large sandstone boulder. Included in the carving is a quiver of arrows (with the four phases of the moon), a giant serpent, an eagle, a woman with a shell behind her (reminiscent of Botticelli's Venus), a dog, skeleton, and a baby in a papoose. While many have speculated the meaning of the work, it is not known what message Mr. Church actually wanted to convey through this piece. Other smaller carvings can be found on the river side of the rock, although it is uncertain whether they were carved by Henry Church.

The reservation is located in Bentleyville, Solon and Moreland Hills, and also features an Arboretum, Polo Field and many interesting trails to explore. Look About Lodge, a log cabin built in 1938 by the Cleveland Natural Science Club, offers year-round outdoor education programming for all ages. From South Chagrin Reservation webpage

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