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Lake To Lake Trail; Pre-historic Playpit

4.6 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Middleburg Heights, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Lake To Lake Trail; Pre-historic Playpit'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.

Park offering a playground, a walking trail, and picnic tables, plus wetland and forest areas.

What runners say about Lake To Lake Trail; Pre-historic Playpit

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (78 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It's a great trail to walk or ride bikes on! On the trail you will find a few boardwalks, some of the boardwalks have lookouts and binoculars to see the scenery and wildlife! There's a playgrounds on the trail to entertain the young ones!

★★★★★ — 13Illy , Oct 2020

Trailhead for the Lake to Lake Trail. 2 handicap parking spots, 22 other spots. Porta potty, no potable water. Bring your own.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jul 2019

Took my daughters here twice within a week and they loved it. Seen turtles and deer. Nice place to take kids or just walk around by yourself.

★★★★★ — Courtney , Jun 2024

Beautiful easy walking trail, look out areas and a play area for kids at the start

★★★★★ — Melanie , Dec 2018

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Plan your run at Lake To Lake Trail; Pre-historic Playpit

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 To Lake Trail; Pre-historic Playpit

Lake to Lake Trail, 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.