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Cassell Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Vermilion, Ohio · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Crushed gravel
Loop distance: Not reported
Shape: Loop
Shade: Not reported
Access: Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Cassell Reservation's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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Crushed gravelLoopOpen 24hRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Cassell Reservation

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice raised dirt trail. About 3 miles if you go out and back. Loop on east end brings you back. Porta pot, no restrooms

★★★★☆ — Brian , May 2023

Mostly shaded and dog friendly trail that is densely wooded. Not many birds and we didn't see one squirrel. Imagine this would be lovely when the leaves start to change color in the fall. The posted map at the trail head and the "updated" QR code from June 2023 give inaccurate distance of 1.13 miles.

★★★★☆ — Marlene , Aug 2023

Kids and I love walking the trails here. We took our dogs last time, they seemed to love it too :) when we first went here (when it first opened) someone left little toys around the park for kids. We loved the idea so we placed some of our own the next time we went. But then all the toys went missing.

★★★★★ — Emma , Dec 2023

This trail is perfect for running or walking, with stunning views and plenty of miles to cover. A great spot for anyone looking to get outside and enjoy nature!

★★★★★ — Jake , Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

 🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions 
“Loop on east end brings you back.”
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 🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions 
“Small parking lot with one port-o-potty.”
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 🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions 
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 🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone  
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Plan your run at Cassell Reservation

The practical stuff

AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Websiteloraincountymetroparks.com
Phone+1 440-458-5121
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Hours

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cassell Reservation

815 High Bridge Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.