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Engle Road Sledding Hill

4.6 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Middleburg Heights, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Engle Road Sledding Hill'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.

Natural surfaceHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Family-friendly park featuring a long and wide hill for sledding and a paved trail, plus a playground.

What runners say about Engle Road Sledding Hill

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (124 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“A Place to Breathe and Move with Nature Engle Road Hill, beside Lake Isaac, is one of the most peaceful and underrated spots in the Cleveland Metroparks.”

A Place to Breathe and Move with Nature Engle Road Hill, beside Lake Isaac, is one of the most peaceful and underrated spots in the Cleveland Metroparks. While many know it as a sledding hill in winter, I’ve come to appreciate it year-round as a space for Qi Gong, meditation, and grounding movement.

★★★★★ — Adam , Oct 2025

Peaceful and secluded. Easy access to the Lake to Lake trail. Beautiful wildflowers. Lots of birds. I imagine the sledding is great in the winter!

★★★★★ — Judy , Jun 2023

Great place to walk the dog in the summer. I can't wait to check out the park in the winter.

★★★★★ — Brian , May 2023

Great sledding spot! Easy to find, sufficient parking, good signage and a perfect hill! Seems to be a popular spot... We were there on a snow day from school and crowds began arriving later in the afternoon.

★★★★★ — Krausfamily , Feb 2017

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 26 mentions

“A Place to Breathe and Move with Nature Engle Road Hill, beside Lake Isaac, is one of the most peaceful and underrated spots in the Cleveland Metroparks.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Lots of parking and a clear line of sight from the parking lot if you don’t want to battle the cold.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“A Place to Breathe and Move with Nature Engle Road Hill, beside Lake Isaac, is one of the most peaceful and underrated spots in the Cleveland Metroparks.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Engle Road Sledding Hill

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
  • Phone+1 216-635-3200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–9 pm
Friday 6:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–9 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–9 pm

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 Engle Road Sledding Hill

7270, 7468 OH-291, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

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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.