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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.
Scenic park featuring an array of pathways, a playground, wetlands and diverse wildlife.
What runners say about Chippewa Inlet Trail North
“Easy well maintained trail through the wetlands.”
“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!
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!
I personally love this place, particularly walking through the marsh areas and observing all the waterfowl and birds.
Great MCPD metropark. Trails are semi-imoroved or fully improved. The wetland area walk is beautiful.
Trail conditions & character
“Love this trail, cycle it threw times a week, gorgeous view and quite scenic for being so local.”
“Great trail I especially like the wooded areas that was very fun.”
“People definitely do not obey pet rules, dog poop along paths every time we go.”
“Nice level walking paths in woods and around ponds.”
“Here they have a restroom, small parking lot they refurbished barn.”
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
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