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Wake Robin Boardwalk Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Mentor, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Wake Robin Boardwalk 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.
Hiking area known for its birding opportunities and a boardwalk, plus turtles.
What runners say about Wake Robin Boardwalk Trail
“😍 It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!”
Short but interesting boardwalk trail out into the middle of mentor marsh. Not a circle, just out and back. Enjoyed by birdwatchers. Larger dock areas w benches would have been nice for the birders.
Lovely area but be forewarned that there is a rough area with exposed roots sloping sharply downhill to the boardwalk from the parking lot and the boardwalk itself is uneven and loose in spots. We thought it was more accessible and it was difficult with crutches or other aids.
Very small parking lot in the middle of a residential neighborhood. It's easy to miss The trail isn't very long, but it leads out onto a boardwalk in the middle of a huge marsh. I went when it was still pretty cold so there wasn't much to see, but I'm sure this is a great spot for bird watching once it gets warmer.
If you're interested in birding and/or beavers, this is the spot for you. It's tucked into the edge of a neighborhood, off the main roads, but worth the excursion. The trail is not long, but I've seen beavers and interesting birds every time. Take your binoculars. The marsh is spectacular year round.
Trail conditions & character
“It's easy to miss The trail isn't very long, but it leads out onto a boardwalk in the middle of a huge marsh.”
“Very small parking lot in the middle of a residential neighborhood.”
“Great park, quite a nice and peaceful view overlooking the Perry Power Plant.”
Plan your run at Wake Robin Boardwalk Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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