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Scenic and peaceful. A great way to spend time staying fit.
I was coming from the West. Once I got to the gateway trail head, there were signs at first to direct where to go, but it didn't prevent me from losing the suggested path. Once I pulled up the map from here, the line didn't align with any trail or road near Cascade park and it had it going right through a very closed, very tall fence at the Elyria Police station. Unless there is an underwound tunnel that I didn't see the entrance to, this map was apparently drawn by someone that hasn't been through there. Maybe it was "this is about where we want it to go" at one point, but don't trust the map.
PLEASE , when on the trails, announce yourself when passing by saying " on your left " or ring a bell, something ! It is common courtesy as well as a safety issue.
Trail is maintained very well on a weekly basis, but… mile 0-5 have deteriorated over the past 3-4 years to where you are in for a very bumpy (and unsafe) ride. Gaps in the asphalt are extremely jarring to both rider and bike and make for an unpleasant ride. Some sections have been filled in, creating just as jarring humps on trail. Some gaps are an accident waiting to happen. Trail has many loyal users who deserve better to happen. Trail has many loyal users whichdeserve
PLEASE, when passing on the trails, announce yourself by saying "on your left ". It is common courtesy , and a safety issue.
First time in the area, and I found this trail on this app and was not disappointed! Take time to see the spillover and have and ice cream before finishing your ride.
We parked at Headwaters Park and biked uphill a few miles to Old State Road the highest point (elevation 1220 feet) of the trail. From there it's downhill into Chardon. The South section of the trail from Headwaters goes 3.5 miles to Middlefield. The North section goes to Chardon. Trail is paved and in good condition. Very little shade on this one, bring the sunscreen. This trail has 5 covered bridges. We stopped at Rothenbuhlers cheese in Middlefield for huge sandwiches!
We rode from Orwell to Ashtabula 48 mile round trip (Orwell to Austinburg was 34 round trip) This trail is wide, flat and scenic, mostly shaded woods and farmland. The gates were all open and wide. Frequent but easy road crossings and some root bumps but not bad. Nice benches and port-o-potties every 10 miles.
Early July 2023, biked from Orwell to Austinburg and back for a 35-mile round trip. Went through Rock Creek. A new section of the trial (near Real Alloy) in Rock Creek has been added. No longer will you exit the trail and ride / share the road, through Rock Creek. Now goes straight through. (Constructed Fall 2022). Riding from Orwell to Austinburg there is very little shade. Some trees along the trail aren't enough to shade from the sun, other areas are open through farmlands. Just off the trail in Austinburg is a convenience store for water and a few blocks away a few fast food restaurants.
The bridge that is shown going over the West Branch of the Black River in Cascde Park is closed. Lorain Metro Parks suggest a different route going through Elywood Park. See link to Cascade Park for recommended route. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59ef5b028c56a84a63338fb7/t/6165c8462503246a8bc3c064/1634060358894/Cascade-Park-website.pdf
John
I would give this trail a 7/10. Pros: well shaded, paved (some bumps from tree roots), good options for parking along the trail. Cons: not much variety of landscape. If I lived close to this trail, I would use it as a nice training ride vs a scenic view adventure ride. Keep in mind i only rode a 10 mile portion of it.
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