Western Reserve Greenway:
Ohio
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Description:
The Western Reserve Greenway is a 43-mile, mostly rural rail-trail that cuts a north-south course from Ashtabula to Warren, Ohio. The greenway's start is only a few miles from Lake Erie, and a planned extension will bring it right to the shoreline. For now you can start at Herzog Rotary Park, where signs detail the importance of northeast Ohio in the Underground Railroad.
Heading south, you cross the historic King Bridge, a steel railroad trestle built in 1897 that now spans Clay Street. Ahead is Austinburg, with a trailhead and plenty of options for refreshments and nourishment. South of town you re-enter the trail's rural surroundings and enjoy the company of deer, beavers, and a multitude of birds, including wild turkeys and waterfowl.
In the small town of Rock Creek you aredirected off the trail for approximately 1 mile of road riding. Back on the greenway's rail corridor, the Rock Creek Trestlespans the river. The bridge features bump-outs that give a birds-eye view of the river and scenery below. In about 1 mile you leave the smooth asphalt behind and spend the next 6 miles bouncing over an as-yet unpaved section. This is great mountain biking territory, but not suitable for road bikes.
When the pavement picks up again, you sail beneath sheltering trees and past the tiny village of Orwell, with a trailhead located below a water tower. In North Bloomfield at about mile 30, the Mosquito Lake wetlands area has a must-see observation deck. Take a break and marvel at the breadth of wildlife--particularly birdlife--found here. Red-tailed hawks, marsh and sparrow hawks, and bald eagles have been spotted here. The Stone Arch Bridge in Trumbull County is a true highlight of the Western Reserve Trail. To further explore this superb tribute to time and engineering, hit the road on the north side of the bridge for .25 miles and take in the magnificent side view of the bridge. Back on the trail you will come to the Sunside Trailhead at State Route 305. The rail-trail continues a short distance beyond here to Champion Street in Warren, but the best access is from this trailhead.
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Parking & Trail Access:
To start at Herzog Rotary Park trailhead, located on the west side of Woodman Avenue in Ashtabula Township, take State Route 20 to Woodman Ave. and turn south for 0.75 miles. The trailhead will be on the right-hand side.
The trailhead in Austinburg can be reached from Interstate 90 by taking exit 223 for State Route 45 south. In approximately 1 mile, turn left and head east on State Route 307 for about 1000 feet. The trailhead is on the left at the edge of town.
To reach the Sunside Trailhead in Warren from State Route 45 in Warren, travel north to State Route 305. Turn right and head east on 305, then look for the trailhead on your left.
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A wonderful resource
By newbie on August 22, 2010
The Greenway is a very smooth black top serface. Little traffic and a mostly shaded trail make this a very pleasant bikeway. The volunteers are doing an excellent job of maintaining the trail.
New pavement between Hague and Callender roads is complete !
By ez3ax on October 22, 2008
We were there on 10/13/08 Monday, and rode from the "Sunside Trailhead" off of Rt. 305 in Champion, clear through to the village of "Rock Creek"... Just over 50 miles (round-trip). The new pavement is smooth and finished real nice. Enjoy !!

Done at Last
By blockhead1959 on October 15, 2008
The 5.5 miles between Callender and Hague road has been paved.
The trail is done from West 52 in Ashtabula County. (mile 25.98)
All the way to Champion Ave. in Trumbull County. (mile 14.7) Next road South of Route 305.

The village streets in Rock Creek must be used to get around a factory. (Very bad roads)
There are trail signs, not very far to ride, but hilly.

There are many dogs at a OLD house just north of Fillingham Road (mile 5.22) in Ashtabula Co.
The dogs are friendly.
The distance measurements are from the Ashtabula/Trumbull County line.

You can E-mail me at blockhead1959@yahoo.com
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: West 52nd St. (Ashtabula, OH) to Champion St. (Warren, OH)
Counties: Ashtabula, Trumbull
Trail Length: 43 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Ballast
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6121448

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