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Lorain County Metro Parks
4.7 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Lagrange, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 110 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lorain County Metro Parks' 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 offering paved and unpaved trails, an indoor play area and a mini zoo.
What runners say about Lorain County Metro Parks
“Beautiful sunset, lots of families and kids doing fun activities waiting for Santa, and free pics.”
Fantastic park! Miles of trails (blacktop, gravel, and dirt), birds of prey (eagle, owls, falcons, worlds largest eagles nest, ect...)mini-zoo, indoor educational play area for kids, indoor bird watching area, attractive meeting areas, big fireplace, maple syrup cabin, and much more!
This is great place to place for little kiddos. My 2.5 year old loved the indoor play area and dinosaurs. She also enjoyed the walk outside to see the raptors. They have a bald eagle, perigran falcon, and owls.
Wonderful trails I cannot wait until they add more!! Great activities! Love their rental halls.
Fantastic park for everyone! Lots of paved and unpaved trails for hiking or birdwatching. They feature a small playground at entrance and a ice cream/pizza shop with a putt putt golf course. The scenery along the trails is very beautiful and full of all different kinds of wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful sunset, lots of families and kids doing fun activities waiting for Santa, and free pics.”
“Train is always fun, and is wheelchair accessible!”
“Loved the Holiday Lights Walk and was happy that Santa and Mrs Clause were there.”
“Lots of paved and unpaved trails for hiking or birdwatching.”
“Miles of trails (blacktop, gravel, and dirt), birds of prey (eagle, owls, falcons, worlds largest eagles nest, ect.”
Plan your run at Lorain County Metro Parks
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance110 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteloraincountymetroparks.com
- Phone+1 440-458-5121
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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