Trail Information |
Lorain County currently has three parks with equesrtian riding trails in the Metro Park System. The trails are in Carlisle Reservation, Charlemont Reservation and Kipton Resevation. When riding at the Lorain County Metro Parks we ask tht when visiiting the parks that everyone ride responsibly and follow the signs posted by the Metro parks.
A special note that there is hunting and dog trials at Charlemont, hay wagon rides, dog sled pulling and carriage teams at Carlisle. Many of the parks are closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day for current information visit the Metro Parks at the website provided below, the website also provides a phone number for contact as well.
The main link to the Metro Parks follows: www.loraincountymetroparks.com
Trail Maintenance Coordinator: Vickie Meinert 419-929-3026
LOCAL TRAILS
Following are links and descriptions of the three parks that have bridle trails in the Lorain County Metro Parks . (Acrobat® reader needed to view pdf file)
Has 5+ miles of groomed trails, most of the trails are flat ground stone surface with a few small hills and two bridge crossings. The trails follow along wooded areas and meadows, with some areas riding through the woods. There is an arena the hosts’ local 4-H club shows but it available to use as well. Parking is on the pavement with the trailer backed on to the grass for loading, water is available for horses and people, and pit type facilities.
Map : http://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/trailmaps/crtrail.pdf
Directions: http://loraincountymetroparks.com/maps/cr_directions.htm
Charlemont:
Has approximately 8 miles of primitive trails, some areas are flat and easy going but there are some challenging hills and can be muddy in wet weather. Much of the trails are in the wooded areas with a few open meadow areas. There are hitching posts in a grassy area off from the gravel parking lot. A picnic area was added in 2005 with tables. There is no water available for horses or people and no facilities for restrooms. Adding to this trail system is in the plans for 2006.
Map: soon to be available on-line
Directions: http://loraincountymetroparks.com/maps/charlemont_directions.htm
Kipton:
Is a primitive trail system with approximately 4+ miles of trail, most being flat and wooded. The parking area is small and is open for trail riding but is undeveloped for other uses at this time. Water and facilities are not available at this park at this time.
Map: not available at this time
Directions: http://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/maps/kr_directions.htm
This is a new park system under development at this time and will have bridle trails, watch for more details in the future. See Trail Bites tab for updated information.
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Trail Miles:
Please report trail miles to show our appreciation to the Park system that we use the trails and want to keep more coming. As an OHC member we also report trail miles to the State and National Legislators giving us a collective voice in showing that the Equine industry uses the current trails and that we want more.
Please track you miles during the year, January thru the end of December, turn the form into Brenda at the end of the year, you can e-mail them to her, bring them to a meeting or mail them to her.
We have Trail Mile Rewards for Lorain County OHC members in three categories:
· Youth (0-16yrs)
· Men
· Women
Each category has five place winners
Trail Miles Coordinator: Brenda Lang 440-647-4683, giddyupbl@yahoo.com