Explore the best rated trails in Malvern, OH, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Niles Greenway and Newton Falls Trail . With more than 50 trails covering 5379 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Parked at N Chestnut park, and proceeded to trail. It was closed going east to Peck Rd - there appeared to be work on the railroad tracks. Going west, there were closure signs on trail at Wall St and Red Brush Rd. We rode past Red Brush for about 1 mile when we saw trucks on path and workers cutting trees deep in the woods. Turned around disappointed. When I looked on this website, saw no information. The Portage County website had an alert about Towners Woods park to be closed til end of summer for upgrades to park. Bummer !
Discovered this comfortable place with great accommodations for two bike travelers. They offer a pullout sofa if you do not wish to share a bed. Indoor bike storage with a comfy bed and a hot shower! Distillery right next-door and two restaurants to fuel up in the morning to get back on the trail. Close to the panhandle of West Virginia. Their name is Harmony Trail Haven on Airbnb.
I biked this trail with a friend of mine who volunteered to clean out Lochs 7 and 8. This native Ohioan, who hails from Minerva, led my brother and I on a 36-mile round trip tour of this trail from Navarre, Ohio to the Dover Dam and back. The trail we traversed was mostly crushed stone or dirt, but it was exciting to witness firsthand the beautiful lochs revealed from our friend's tireless dedication. We would occasionally dodge a tree root or pothole on the trail along the canal, but it was doable. Not only did we pass over a bridge or under a tunnel, but we stopped for lunch as the most successful communal settlement in the United States!
The Aurora Trail is a 2.8 mile trail that runs east out of Aurora, Ohio. The Aurora Trail currently runs from East Garfield Road (OH-82) to Chamberlain Rd. The trail opened at the end of June 2025. As you head east out of Aurora you will pass by a number of residential back yards, which during the summer are well hidden by trees and plant growth along the trail. You will also pass by a beaver pond, a fairly large lake, and cross over the Aurora Branch of the Chagrin River. There are two small farms which also back up to the trail. At Chamberlin Road you reach a small industrial area dominated by the Cantex plant.
The surface of the trail is asphalt. There is a nice gravel composite berm on both sides of the trail. This 2.8 mile trail is essentially straight. When it was paved the contractor put some wiggles in the right-of-way apparently to break up the visual straight lines created by the trail. Parking can be found at either end of the trail: in Aurora, at the Paddock River Preserve at 129 Trails End or at the eastern end of the trail at 11433 Chamberlin Road.
The future of this former Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad (Norfolk Southern) rail line is bright. The city of Aurora is planning to extend this trail northwest toward Geauga Lake where they are redeveloping former Midwest Sea World property into a public park called Aurora Park at Geauga Lake. The Portage County Parks District is currently extending the trail east from Chamberlin Road to Diagonal Road in 2026 and plans to complete an off-road connection to the Headwaters Trail in Mantua, Ohio by 2029. West of the planned Aurora Park at Geauga Lake, the City of Solon, Ohio plans on creating a Headwaters Connector Trail upon its portion this abandoned rail line that will run from its central business district to the future Aurora Trail extension. When all the trail building is complete the finished trail would run from Solon to Garrettsville, Ohio.
Highly recommend this beautiful and well kept trail. Beautiful to ride along the trees and over the 2 epic ohiopyle bridges.
Parked and did the short ride toward Massillon. Turned around and went to the end, where the spoke goes off toward Dalton. Very pretty scenery! Middle of trail is crushed limestone. They were out sweeping the trail and also mowing. Great trail!
I rode over 3.5 miles on an out-and-back ride on the Wadsworth Interurban Trail in Wadsworth, Ohio. This trail was built on the right of way of the old trolley car line that ran through Wadsworth and much of Northeast Ohio during the first third of the 20th century. While the trail is currently short (just under 2 miles in length), there is potential to expand it to the east). It is well maintained. It connects Wadsworth’s downtown to 3 parks. It seems to be a community amenity that is well supported by both the citizens and the city government. The trail surface is asphalt and is free of broken glass and debris. It is mostly a standalone trail, but includes a separated bike lane along Chestnut Street and a short on-street ride on Ohio Avenue, a low-traffic residential street, in order to connect to the trail segment leading to the Main Street business district in downtown Wadsworth. It is pretty flat except for the section along Chestnut Street and into Miller Park. This is a pretty little trail that could be even better if it can be extended to the east.
We live not too far from this trail and like to bring our dog along for a nice walk. The trail is flat and new asphalt pavement is easy to walk. Nice local trail.
I went to the Alexander Rd trailhead on 10/25/25 planning to ride south over Brandywine Falls area, but the trail is completely blocked off with fencing and heavy equipment for an apparent repair. It was disappointing, but I rode north into the Bedford reservation instead for a hilly, beautiful ride. Just wanted everyone to be aware of the closure. There is no posting when it may be opening again.
I’m a newer rider and decided to ride from Ira trailhead north to Boston Mills. It was about a 14 mile round trip, mostly flat ride. It was absolutely beautiful for a crisp, fall ride! There were some areas of congestion along the way, but most of the ride was quiet and relaxing. I look forward to trying other areas of the trail!
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