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Chippewa Inlet Trail North

4.8 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Medina, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Chippewa Inlet Trail North'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.

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastTrailhead parking

Scenic park featuring an array of pathways, a playground, wetlands and diverse wildlife.

What runners say about Chippewa Inlet Trail North

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (94 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Easy well maintained trail through the wetlands.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Love this trail, cycle it threw times a week, gorgeous view and quite scenic for being so local.”

Absolutely beautiful park with excellent trails. I love the wetland areas! You can really have a great short or long walk depending on your mood and time, with the way the trails loop!

★★★★★ — Marissa , Oct 2022

Love this trail, cycle it threw times a week, gorgeous view and quite scenic for being so local. Foliage is very diverse, the ponds are nice, and lots of butterflies and birds and wildlife, along with a few photo worthy views. Only downside is it isn't very challenging. That's what gears are for!

★★★★☆ — Sanman , Aug 2020

I personally love this place, particularly walking through the marsh areas and observing all the waterfowl and birds.

★★★★★ — Darin , Apr 2022

Great MCPD metropark. Trails are semi-imoroved or fully improved. The wetland area walk is beautiful.

★★★★★ — Rob , Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 94 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Love this trail, cycle it threw times a week, gorgeous view and quite scenic for being so local.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Great trail I especially like the wooded areas that was very fun.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“People definitely do not obey pet rules, dog poop along paths every time we go.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Nice level walking paths in woods and around ponds.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Here they have a restroom, small parking lot they refurbished barn.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Chippewa Inlet Trail North

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemedinacountyparks.com
  • Phone(330) 722-9364
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Chippewa Inlet Trail North

5803 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256

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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.