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Carlisle Reservation Horse Trail Lorain County Metro Parks

The Horse Trail at Lorain County Metro Parks Carlisle Reservation is the place I walked the most with my dogs over the 30+ years that I have lived in Lorain County. There are two trails off the parking lot that goes to the riding rink and observatory. The Southern Loop Horse Loop Trail which is1.3 miles and the Northern Horse Trail which is 1.86 miles. I have done some photography over the years on the trails.

There are also a lot of equestrian events at the riding rink which are enjoyable to watch. And during Halloween and Christmas the park is decorated, there is a fee for part of it.

There is a restroom, and picnic shelters. It mentions a sledding hill on the map but not really very good except for tiny children. If you west about two miles on Parsons Road which is just south of the park there is much better hill in New Russia Township which I have photo posted on the site. 

There is also a Meadow Loop Trail that is 1.52 miles that goes towards the Carlise Visitor Center and other trails which I have never explored.

 

  • Wild mustang relocated by horse lover
  • Riding in the coral
  • Going sledding on the south trail
  • Bird along the trail
  • Crossing the Black River Bridge to the horse trail
  • A rentable shelter
  • South Trail
  • NorthTrail field
  • Buck early in the morning
  • Fog in the morning