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North Chagrin Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 Google reviews · Running trail in Willoughby Hills, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Chagrin 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.
Wildlife-rich area with woodland & wetland trails to Buttermilk Falls Preserve & Squire's Castle.
What runners say about North Chagrin Reservation
“Very well kept relaxing reserve with small trails and a small lake with 2 fishing docks, allowing you to walk around and enjoy the water and wildlife.”
“Castle is beautiful in the winter, The Nature center here is better than most ive been too, especially with toys for toddlers and very safe place to walk around inside.”
“Great trails that are pretty family friendly.”
Castle is beautiful in the winter, The Nature center here is better than most ive been too, especially with toys for toddlers and very safe place to walk around inside. Love the bird watching area, birds came up to the window and got to see them up close. Staff was nice and friendly! Recommended a visit!!
Our first time visiting was for the Nature at Night event and it was phenomenal. The staff and volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable. The marsh and pond was my favorite, but my children really enjoyed the Nature Center, Nature Shop and the trails.
Great place to explore. Events coming soon, my kids can't wait. Beautiful pond area. Walk about trails. Educational boards on path walks. There is so much to do here.
So many trails to choose from. We come again and again and always see something else! It's a treasure right in our own back yard. Today we had a guide take us on a tour of one of the trails. His name was Sebastian and he sure knew his stuff! He was knowledgeable about all the creatures and trees.
Trail conditions & character
“Castle is beautiful in the winter, The Nature center here is better than most ive been too, especially with toys for toddlers and very safe place to walk around inside.”
“There are trails for everyone--paved and not paved, flat and hilly, trails for hiking and biking and horseback riding.”
“There are trails for everyone--paved and not paved, flat and hilly, trails for hiking and biking and horseback riding.”
“The nature center has bird feeders outside a window, and restrooms, even a gift shop and event room.”
“Be cautioned that the trails do get muddy, but the views are well worth it.”
“We combined several of them in a loop of about 9 miles, and it went around all the major areas of the park.”
Plan your run at North Chagrin 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone+1 440-473-3370
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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