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Lake Abram Metropolitan Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · Running trail in Middleburg Heights, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lake Abram Metropolitan 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.

MixedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Serene hiking trail in the woods winding along a lake, plus a kids' playground.

What runners say about Lake Abram Metropolitan Reservation

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (174 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The trail is well maintained and opens up into a wide bridge and viewing area.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Part of the Lake to Lake trail, Lake Abram Metropolitan Reservation is a nice stretch of scenic green spaces.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“One of my favorites places to go for a short walk with my dog, is not crowded and is really peaceful.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Lake Abram offers an easy walking path and is well maintained.”

Go off the beaten trails... take a walk thru the woods & just look around. You will feel better. Mother Nature.. and like this place.. is just full of Awesomeness !!! Put down that phone, grab the kids if ya got any and go to the woods. Don't forget a good camera to capture it all....

★★★★★ — Jeff , May 2021

Lake Abram offers an easy walking path and is well maintained. There is also a small play area for young children. The boardwalk over the marsh is an excellent stop for watching the sunset.

★★★★★ — Angela , Aug 2022

I walked the Lake to Lake Trail. Beautiful nature preserve and well kept grounds. No running water, bring plenty, trail is long. Outhouse style bathrooms at each end of trail

★★★★★ — Peggy , Feb 2023

One of my favorite trails in the area. Between the woods and marshes, there's views for days. Be sure to catch a sunrise or sunset here, you won't regret it.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Nov 2021

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Part of the Lake to Lake trail, Lake Abram Metropolitan Reservation is a nice stretch of scenic green spaces.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“About a half-mile walk from parking lot on Eastland to end of Boardwalk, so return to parking area makes a mile.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“One of my favorites places to go for a short walk with my dog, is not crowded and is really peaceful.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 3 mentions

“About a half-mile walk from parking lot on Eastland to end of Boardwalk, so return to parking area makes a mile.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Outhouse style bathrooms at each end of trail”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Lake Abram Metropolitan Reservation

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
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Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Lake Abram Metropolitan Reservation

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

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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.