Langes / Wetmore Loop

A quiet trail system popular among hikers, trail runners, and equestrian users.

Trail Running Moderate

Distance: 10 km
Ascent: 241 m
Descent: 241 m
Duration: 1-2 hrs

Low Point: 224 m
High Point: 296 m
Gradient: 4˚

This trail run explores one of the more isolated and untraveled corners of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The CVNP Conservacy highlights the area for its versatility with "hikers, snowshoe enthusiasts, and equestrians" all making use of the trails during their respective times of the year. Most of the trails are "irregular, somewhat 'mixed-media'” with gravel, clay, dirt, hills, and slopes, and sometimes narrow in spots," they continue. Bested put, it's an area that "has a tendency to never be the same twice."

Photo from Langes / Wetmore Loop — Photo: Brendon Voelker

Description

This run begins at the Wetmore Trailhead, halfway between Peninsula and Everett. Since this area is also utilized by equestrian users, the parking lot is also suitable for large vehicles and trailers. In contrast to other trailheads within the park, this one is never too busy, so finding a spot shouldn't be a problem.

From the trailhead, you could complete the loop in either direction. Instead of one main climb or descent, this loop rolls gradually through drainages and offers several short, punchy climbs instead.

Sources: https://www.conservancyforcvnp.org/trails/wetmore-tabletop-trails/