Lake Metroparks Greenway Corridor:
Ohio
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Description:
From the Trail Website (www.lakemetroparks.com): The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, founded in 1827, owns a prominent place in the cultural and economic history of the United States and that of our own Lake County. Countless memorable events mark the progress and succession of the railroad during its 160-year span of operation. Original tracks linking the nation's rail system to Lake Erie were laid in Lake County in 1870 and acquired by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the 1890's. The railroad provided freight service in and out of Painesville, moving some five million tons of coal and iron ore annually.

Today, Lake Metroparks, utilizing the same route that our forefathers founded so many years ago, is proud to officially open The Greenway Trail Corridor. Sounds of bicycle wheels and happy walkers will replace train whistles and the clattering of tracks as one travels on the 4.4 mile paved trail. This corridor links the municipalities of Painesville, Painesville Township and Concord Township allowing visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of these communities in a safe environment. Travelers will cross two newly constructed bridges and experience varied levels of terrain ranging from a 660 ft. elevation in Painesville to an elevation of 895 ft. in Concord Township.

This project was funded through a Federal ISTEA Highway Grant and administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation. Lake Metroparks provided engineering and planning services to ensure a safe, ADA accessible public facility for the enjoyment of this and future generations.
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Parking & Trail Access:
A map of the Lake Metroparks Greenway Corridor is available on the Trail Website.
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Seasonal Restrictions:
Bike trail will be under construction from Summer of 2000 through Spring 2001
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Very nice well kept trail
By Bob Sears in September, 2006
"Very nice well kept trail. 3 mile uphill climb when heading south, but going back north is a breeze.

BOB"
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