Eagle Point Trail Hike Overview
- Length: .3 miles (.48 km) out-and-back
- Hiking Time: 15 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation Gain: 0 feet
- Route: out-and-back
- Best Season: Summer. The greatest chance of seeing bald eagles.
- Pets Allowed: Yes (leashed)
- Kid-Friendly: Yes, for all ages
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Finding the Trailhead: Located at the Eagle Point Trailhead. 1230 Old Mill Road, Aurora, Ohio 44202
Eagle Point Trail Guide
Eagle Point Trail (Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve)
Eagle Point Trail is a quick and easy .3-mile out-and-back that starts at Eagle Point Trailhead in the heart of Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve. You can access this trailhead off Old Mill Road.
To begin, pull into the small parking lot right off Old Mill Road. This parking lot comes up right before or right after the railroad tracks (depending on the direction you are coming from).
You will enter the trail and immediately find yourself among beautiful maple and evergreen trees. The trail is flat, easy, and perfect for beginners and families.
Follow this trail for approximately five minutes. The trail will stay mostly straight, and the view won’t look very different. You will see glimpses of a beautiful pond to the right and may even spot some birds or mammals.
Before you know it, you will approach the Eagle Point Observation deck. This observation deck is a great spot to have a few peaceful moments. It is also one of the few spots in Ohio where you can see a bald eagle fall in the distance, and if you are patient, you may even see a bald eagle no matter what time of year you visit.
Once you complete the observation deck, head back the way you came. It should be just as quick back, and before you know it, you’ll be back at your car.
Alternative Option
If you enjoy Eagle Point Trail but want a little longer, check out Seven Ponds Trail in Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve.
The benefits of this hike are that you get the following:
- Beautiful views of lots of ponds over a 1.8-mile loop.
- There are more observation and sitting areas for wildlife, views, and more.
- Less crowd. While you may run into a few people, it will be less than 1.8 miles, and then it is over .3 miles.
And if this isn’t long enough of a hike for you, check out Tinkers Creek State Park and its Pond View Trail just a few minutes down the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
This hike is easy for children of all ages, especially given the zero elevation, ponds, and wildlife, like bald eagles.
This hike is super easy, with 0 feet of elevation over .3 miles.
Yes, you can bring leashed dogs on the trail at any time of the year
You can hike on this trail any time of the year. However, the summer is the best time of year for foliage, wildlife, and so much more!
No, this is too short of a trail for a trail run.
Deer, coyotes, bald eagles, beavers, owls, and hawks.
No, this trail is not recommended for individuals with mobility challenges or physical disabilities.
You will park at Eagle Point Trailhead parking lot off of Old Mill road.
Yes, this is a well-marked and maintained trail you cannot get lost on.
No, a permit is not needed. The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
This is one of the least crowded trails in one of the least crowded community parks in Ohio.
This is an easy trail, and I recommend bringing just a camera.
Eagle Point Trail Map
Driving Directions
The easiest way to get to the Eagle Point Trail is to input it into your phone (1230 Old Mill Road, Aurora, Ohio 44202) into your phone and GPS, as the trail starts here.
Driving Directions:
- When driving to the Eagle Point Trailhead parking lot, you will travel west or east on Old Mill Road. You will turn right or left into the Eagle Point Trailhead parking lot.
Learn More About Ohio Hikes
While the Eagle Point Trail is a beautiful hike in Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve, visitors can enjoy numerous popular hikes within a 30-minute drive. Some of the hikes in local community parks and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park include:
- Ledges Trail
- Deer Lick Cave Trail
- Towpath Trail
- Brecksville Reservation All-Purpose Trail
- Pond View Trail
