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Looking for some trails to run in Northeast Ohio? Look no further... Buckeye Trail located at O'Neil Woods Metro Parks
The loop trails is not very long, but it is challenging
To change it up, run the loop in reverse the second time you go out to run it
For more information visit: http://www.summitmetroparks.org/parks/oneil_woods.shtml
Buckeye Trail located at Oak Grove Picnic Area in Brecksville
This is an out and back run and is also the start/finish line for the Buckeye Trail 50K
To add some variety to the run, mix in some of the great trails that the Brecksville Metro Park has to offer
With so many trails to pick from, let the trail of the month be your guide to the best area trail runs!!!
For directions visit: http://www.clemetparks.com/pdf/reservations/trailmaps/brecksville%20trail%20map.pdf
Brandywine Falls loop trail
You can pick up this trail from the Brandywine Falls Parking lot, or by heading up towards the Stanford Hostel via the Towpath or Stanford Rd.
There are several options for connector trails to run while near the falls, so depending upon where you start from, this run can be 4-6 miles
For more information on these trails visit: http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planavisit/maps/Map_BFls.htm
Schumacher Parking Lot located on Cuyahoga St. just south of Portage Trail
This trail run takes you through the Cascade Valley Metro Park
Run the loop trail from the parking lot for a quick trail run or use the Valley Link connector trail to take you into the Sand Run Metro Park
For more information on these trails visit: http://www.neonaturalist.com/schumaker.html
Buckeye Trail heading north from Frazee House:
http://home.neo.rr.com/towpath1/FrazeeHouseTrailhead.htm
The Frazee House is located on the east side of Canal Road in Valley View.
It is accessible to travelers on the CanalWay Ohio National Scenic Byway (Canal Road)
It is located just off the Towpath Trail between Mile Markers 14 and 15
The Buckeye Trail in this area offers waterfalls, ridge running, and a network of trails for you to explore…Enjoy!
Buckeye Trail starting from Blue Hen Falls
Head north on the Buckeye Trail towards Columbia Rd. and you will get some great views and awesome terrain
Make a right turn after the wooden bridge at the bottom of the hill from Blue Hen Falls and run some trails that offer a view of a spectacular waterfall
For more information visit: http://www.coastalohio.com/site.asp?id=148
Buckeye Trail from the Jaite Wayside Parking Lot off of Highland Rd.
You will have to run the road or cut through the trail across the street from the parking lot to get to Snowville Rd.
The Buckeye Trail will be on your left hand side less than a ¼ mile from Riverview Rd.
Enjoy the first hill off of Snowville Rd. on this section of the trail!
For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planavisit/todo/recreation/hiking.htm
Oak Hill and Plateau Trails
http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planavisit/maps/oakhill.htm
Oak Hill Trail
Length: 1.5 Miles
Elevation Change: 50 feet
Rating: Easy
Trailhead Location: On Oak Hill Road 9/10 of a mile south of Major Road in Peninsula, OH
Plateau Trail
Length: 4.5 Miles
Elevation Change: 200 feet
Rating: Moderate to Difficult
Trailhead Location: On Oak Hill Road 9/10 of a mile south of Major Road in Peninsula, OH
Hampton Hills Metro Park
http://www.neo.rr.com/MetroParks/parks/hhills.html
Hampton Hills Metro Park is located off of Akron-Peninsula Rd. in Akron
For directions visit: http://www.neo.rr.com/MetroParks/mapguide2.html#hamptonhills
A loop trail with two options for distance
Adam Run Loop = 3.2 Miles
Spring Hollow Loop = 1.6 Miles
Trail Difficulty Rating = (4) for short loop and (6) for long loop
Boston Trail Loop at the Happy Day's Visitor Center Parking Lot
A loop trail run
Wide trails, with 1-2 hills
Can be run counter clockwise or clockwise…it depends on what hill you want to run up at the end
Total distance of the loop is 3.25 Miles
For directions and maps to the trails please visit: http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planavisit/maps/hdvcmap.htm
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