Old Lorain Road Connector Trail
Project Updates
Aug. 2026 - The trail is now complete and open to the public!
Completed Construction Photos (Aug. 2026)
About
The new connector trail to Rocky River Reservation traverses the area’s steep topography near Fairview Hospital and creates a new park connection for the 1,400 residents living within a half mile of the park. In the valley, the link connects to the existing Emerald Necklace Trail, an off-road trail that stretches 33 miles through Cleveland Metroparks from Detroit Avenue in Lakewood to the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and connects to multiple communities and trails along the way.
The full design contract was awarded to Michael Baker International, Inc. in October 2023, and the trail opened on August 11th, 2026. See the map below for the layout of the trail connector.
Project Type: All Purpose Trail Project
Project Phase: Construction
Opening Date: August 11th, 2026
Contact: Seth Keller, Project Manager, 216-678-2651 or [email protected]
Project Size: Approximately 1,750 Linear Feet
Contracting Partner(s): Nerone & Sons Inc.
Consulting Partner(s): Michael Baker International
Partners:
- City of Cleveland
- Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
- Cuyahoga County
- West Park Kamm's Neighborhood Development
