Chippewa Inlet Trail is a 5.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Medina, Ohio that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The Chippewa Inlet Trail is an asphalt and crushed-limestone trail. The trail runs from State Route 42 in Lafayette Township, through Buckeye Woods Park, across State Route 162, to Chippewa Road. From upland pine stands to wet woods and restored wetlands, this trail has a variety of interesting habitats for users to experience. The trail loops around a wetland restoration project on the north side of the park. A fishing pond is available off of the Chippewa Inlet Trail at Buckeye Woods. Dirt and aggregate trails are accessible from there as well. NOTE: for wheelchair and stroller access, start at the south end of the trail or the fishing pond at Buckeye Woods. The portion running north from Chippewa Rd. to Buckeye Woods is fully paved. The remaining portion at Buckeye Woods (running north to Lafayette Rd.) is crushed aggregate.
Pavilions, restrooms, and playground are available at Buckeye Woods.
To contact Medina County Park District, call during office hours, or if you wish to email, please use the contact form to the right. Someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Medina County Park District 6364 Deerview Lane Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 722-9364/(844) 722-9364 toll free Fax: (330) 722-9366 Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays) Ranger Contact For emergencies, call 911. Non-emergencies, call dispatch at (330)725-6631
January 23, 2021
December 9, 2020December 9, 2020good for an easy run. slightly muddy from some flooding.
October 17, 2020October 11, 2020Nice level loop, easy hike. Bugs could be a problem at certain times of year
October 10, 2020Great trail to see fall colors. We added the nature preserve loop as well.
September 20, 2020All paved, nice distance highly trafficked.
September 13, 2020Peaceful and beautiful!
September 13, 2020Paved/chipped flat nice views of wetlands. Not much shade glad it was a cooler day. A nice traffic-free walk without much mud (easily skirted puddles in low spots) even after some heavy rains. Occasional benches. Bikes and walkers on Sunday- not too crowded.
August 22, 2020Very beautiful easy trail to bike.
August 21, 2020Great jogging or biking trail. Easy to walk as well
August 19, 2020Flat, mostly paved, moderate traffic and lots of sunshine. The path starts off of County Rd 50, with lots of parking and a bathroom at the trailhead, proceeds to buckeye woods on a paved trail along Chippewa Creek, and I circled the wetland at Buckeye Woods, added the nature preserve, and went back to the park. Except for the preserve the path was either paved or crushed gravel. I would recommend light tennis shoes or joggers. Lots of friendly faces, bikes, dogs, and larger groups with small children, especially by Buckeye Woods. Feels very secluded but you don’t have to work for it :) nice jaunt! Ended up close to 8 miles, but if you add the Buckeye Woods lake loop, you’ll hit and exceed 8 miles, easy!
July 15, 2020
First to ReviewNice trail; the majority of it is paved and runs along Chippewa Creek and a reclaimed wetland area that is really nice. The trail is in good condition and wheelchair accessible, but there is very little shade available for a good portion of it. You can access dirt and crushed limestone trails at Buckeye Woods as well.
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