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Maple Highlands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Chardon, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Maple Highlands Trail'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.
Outdoor space featuring 25 miles of paved paths, shaded portions and beautiful scenery.
What runners say about Maple Highlands Trail
“It has a scenic pond, grass, trees, benches as well as the site of personal property also gives it a community trail feeling as you walk!”
“A great trail for walking, jogging, or cycling.”
“Lots of shaded areas throughout the trail, and the trails run near parks that provide bathrooms and covered facilities.”
This was our first time on the trail. It was a great trail. At some points, the trail is under construction. We did the North, South, and Central Trail. Overall, it is a very shaded and nice trail!
Great recreation trail repurposed from the old railroad. Parking at various locations along the trail. Connects with the Greenway Corridor in Lake County, and changes name to Maple Highlands Trail in Geauga County. Goes through the towns of Chardon and Middlefield.
One of the only places we can walk our dog after a big snow! The trails seem to be plowed very regularly. It's a great, family friendly trail! Lots of bikers, hikers, runners and dog walkers. It's very accessible too. The trail is very flat and totally paved.
A fantastic ride from Concord to Middlefield, nicely paved bike&hike with a true variety of sights to see. A nice little link through the center of Chardon along with miles of woods, bridges, fields and farms.22 miles of pure bliss.
Trail conditions & character
“The entire trail is paved now, so very wheelchair accessible, and convenient for bicycles, running/walking, etc.”
“It has a scenic pond, grass, trees, benches as well as the site of personal property also gives it a community trail feeling as you walk!”
“The entire trail is paved now, so very wheelchair accessible, and convenient for bicycles, running/walking, etc.”
“Lots of shaded areas throughout the trail, and the trails run near parks that provide bathrooms and covered facilities.”
“Lots of shaded areas throughout the trail, and the trails run near parks that provide bathrooms and covered facilities.”
“Mostly flat, through the trees and fields with only a few road crossings.”
“Beautiful scenery, good parking, restrooms along the route and safe.”
Plan your run at Maple Highlands Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegeaugaparkdistrict.org
- Phone(440) 286-9516
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
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