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Started at Swine Creek where there’s a smelly pit toilet where you can change lol. Nicely paved and maintained trail, just a few bumps, mostly at the Chardon end. Only water fountains seem to be around Chardon as well, so take plenty with you. Return trip seemed to go a little easier but not much elevation change overall, other than some serious hills (both ways) during the portion paralleling Route 44 near the northern end of the trail. For some reason the trail is not quite as well marked when you’re going south, at least through Middlefield and especially the on-road section back to Swine Creek; didn’t have any problem going north.
Starting at the south end, initially I was disappointed at the lack of any historical signage, these are always a big plus for me; around Chardon however there are quite a few railroad history markers, so that made up for it. And I’m probably an outlier here, but even though the faux covered bridges are cute, it almost seems like the trail designers tried to erase most vestiges of the trail’s railroading past; other than the very informative markers in Chardon, practically no railroading evidence exists, but then I’m a bit of a train nerd. Scenery was very pleasant, with the trail length and nice surface (and lotsa nearby breweries, taverns, and overall quaint towns all over this part of the state), could be considered a destination trail.
We biked from mile 0 at the Trumbull/Ashtabula county line to Austinburg and back. Passed through Orwell and had lunch. Trail very well shaded and in good condition but a few root liftings in the asphalt but not a deal breaker. Enjoyed our stop in Austinburg but saddened to see that Shannon's mini mart is now closed since the owners retired after almost 20 years there.
We biked on this trail coming seamlessly off the Metro Parks trail. This trail begins at Countyline....the Mahoning and Trumbull County lines. Trail is asphalt paved in good condition. One busy road crossing just below Meander Reservoir. At the Niles trailhead the trail extends 2/10 of a mile over at least one bridge. Eventually it will connect with the Western Reserve Trail in Warren.
We parked in Orwell and biked South to Bristolville and turned around. Then back to Orwell for lunch at the Mexican restaurant along the trail. Great food and service with outdoor seating. They will also fill your water bottles with water and ice. After lunch we headed North to Rock Spring. Total 36 miles round trip. This trail is virtually flat as well as straight. Most of it is very well shaded. Trail in very good paved condition though between Oakfield and Bristol a stretch about 1/10 of a mile with some kind of speed bumps every 20 feet. We are not sure what the purpose of that is, they are marked with paint. If you can just overlook that, the rest of the trail is super!
This "trail" is made up of many smaller trails and some of it is on roads. Do as much research on this as you can before your trip!
Hats off to Portage County for repaving last year and redoing the RR crossing near Ravenna. Whether it was the RR or the County you did a fantastic job on a hazardous crossing. Very nice trail. Hopefully it gets extended east
Enjoyed our ride along this trail. Doesn't offer much shade but the scenery is fields of corn and other crops and working farms. We parked at the police station in Andover and biked to Leon Road and back, then zig-zagged through town (Andover) and biked the Southern section from Mill Street to Marvin Road. Out and back is approx 12-13 miles. Always a great ride along this trail which is less than 2 years old. While in the area, about 10 minutes away is the Spillway Trail in Linesville, PA. July, 2026.
We rode from Warren trailhead on the Southern end to North Bloomfield and back (about 28 miles round trip). It’s kind of a boring trail, mostly woods on each side with not many views. There are HORRENDOUS bumps on a stretch just north of Rt. 88. 17 huge “speed bumps” in a half mile stretch that are marked with red and yellow paint. Needs fixed badly. We will most likely not ride this section of the trail again. Will attempt the northern end from Orwell to see if it’s any better.
Parked at Swine Creek. Traveled up to Middlefield, where we picked up the trail. Went north to Chardon. Turned west down to Spinners Diner for lunch and biked back. On the way up, there was a small tree across the trail. By the time we got back, it was cleared. Hit two Amish Markets in Middlefield for some baked goods. After, we went south to Garrett’s Mill and Brewing in Garrettsville, OH for a pint. Great day trip!!
Location for parking says 136 E Bagley but should be 136 West Bagley.
Map is backwards. Plenty of parking at North end of trail. North section is about 3 miles, while the South is about 2 miles.
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