Explore the best rated trails in Willoughby, OH, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Mill Stream Run Reservation All Purpose Trail and Niles Greenway . With more than 52 trails covering 728 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.
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.
I rode almost 3.75 miles on an out-and-back ride on the Cleveland Metroparks’ Washington Reservation All Purpose Trail. The Washington Reservation is located in the city of Newburgh Heights, Ohio; a suburb of Cleveland. This all purpose trail connects to the All Purpose Trail in the nearby Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation located in Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio. These two Metroparks are easily accessible to Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.
On this particular ride I started at the Settlers Bluff Picnic Area located on E. 49th Street in Cuyahoga Heights and rode north on the trail. The trail along E. 49th Street runs through an industrial area. There are a lot of large trucks on traveling on E. 49th Street and the trail crosses over active rail lines that service the Charter Steel plant. It's a blessing that this trail is separated from the street in this area. I believe that you don’t actually enter the Washington Reservation until you cross over Harvard Avenue. Once you cross over Harvard Ave., E. 49th Street becomes Washington Park Boulevard. This is a residential area so there is less traffic and few, if any, heavy trucks here. The trail for the most part parallels the both sides of Washington Park Boulevard and gives you access to the Washington Learning Center (9 hole) Golf Course, the USS Maine Memorial, and two Cleveland Metropolitan School District Schools: the Washington Park Horticulture Education Center and Washington Park Environmental Studies High School. As you can see, there are quite a few points of interest within this small area.
Finally, this trail offers a number of connections to other trails in the area. By traveling south from Washington Reservation on the All Purpose Trail you can connect to the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Metropark. Once in the O & E Canal Reservation, you can travel through this park on its own all-purpose trail; the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation All Purpose Trail. The O & E Canal Reservation All Purpose Trail connects to the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail. This 80 mile route follows the old Ohio & Erie Canal route from Canal Basin Park in downtown Cleveland to New Philadelphia, Ohio. The “Towpath” Trail is part of the larger cross-state Ohio to Erie Trail route. If you head north on the O & E Towpath Trail you can end up on the shore of Lake Erie. If you head south on the "Towpath"/Ohio to Erie Trail you could ride all the way to the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Great trail that is paved. Very nice views of Pymatuming Lake. Would definitely ride again.
Smooth asphalt trail that mostly runs next to roadways, and connects to the Bedford Reservation trail to the west. No doubt it is hilly, but that also makes it challenging and fun. I often take it from Chagrin Falls to Bedford, where i can connect with the mostly flat Hike and Bike trail at Alexander Road, and then go into Summit and Portage counties. That allows me to ride a total of 65-70 miles (out and back). The only downside is that the trail crosses roads that can be busy, forcing you to wait.
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!
Went from Nth River Road to Orwell. Ate at the Homestead Diner just east of the trail on Route 322. Amish Cooking. Excellent. Have a slice of the pumpkin pie. The bridge is no longer out.
The trail has been resurfaced and the section up to the Medina Career Center has been paved with asphalt. Trail is in excellent condition. Nice job Medina county!
This is by far the worst bike I have ever rode on. There is trash everywhere. tree limps are grown far into the trail, broken glass windows everywhere on the trail and old furniture is the type of view that you are subject to enjoy. I would rather take my chances riding on the streets of Warren, then on that trail.
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