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Medina Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Medina, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Medina 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.

Natural surfaceScenicFlat & fastQuiet

What runners say about Medina Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful scenery, quiet and not crowded.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very peaceful and pretty view of Medina lake!”

This trail is a two-part trail around Medina Lake. The upper is a gravel path and the lower is an asphalt path. They both are flat with no hills little over a mile long. The upper trail can get muddy in spots but it is easy to go around.

★★★★☆ — Dave , May 2025

Great place for peace, serenity and walking or running. Wish there was at least one more set of steps.

★★★★☆ — Craig , Jul 2021

Great walking path weather was perfect. Would be very hot in summer 90% would be in full sun

★★★★★ — Candy , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

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 5 mentions

“Very peaceful and pretty view of Medina lake!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very peaceful and pretty view of Medina lake!”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“The upper trail can get muddy in spots but it is easy to go around.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“They both are flat with no hills little over a mile long.”

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Plan your run at Medina Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Medina Trail

02819B24004, Medina, OH 44256

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Running trails near Medina

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Lake Medina

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Park featuring a lake, trails, and a public restroom, plus fishing.

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Roscoe Ewing Park

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This park with a playground & paths for cycling & walking is known for its popular disc golf course.

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Huffman Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

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Natural surface

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Reagan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 455 reviews

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226-acre natural area with ball fields & sport courts, plus a skate park, bike trails & RC track.

1.4 miles away

Austin Badger Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Medina, OH

PavedScenic

Park for hiking, biking and trail running, with views, a café and fitness stations.

1.4 miles away

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews

Medina, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.

2.1 miles away

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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.