Buckeye Trail Reroute Highlights Some of Mentor’s Favorite Spots
Published by: City of Mentor
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The city of Mentor is pleased to announce that a portion of the Buckeye Trail now takes a beautiful new route through some of our most beloved places.
The 1,400+ mile trail winds its way around Ohio, reaching into every corner of the state, and is identified by 2” x 6” blue blazes placed on trees or poles.
The northeast terminus of the trail is located at Headlands Beach State Park. The “Bedford Section” of the trail makes its way through the Mentor Marsh and Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve before heading south through Civic Center Park, the Old Village District, and the Wildwood Cultural Center.
Civic Center Park features an array of ballfields including 22 pickleball courts, outdoor exercise stations, pool and splashpad, ice arena, and the amphitheater which is home to the popular Mentor Rocks summer concert series.
The Old Village District features Old Council Hall and the Mentor Fire Museum.
The historic Wildwood Cultural Center is a 34-acre estate featuring a 25-room Tudor mansion and two miles of shaded trails through peaceful wooded grounds.
“The Buckeye Trail Association is excited about these enhancements, which strengthen Mentor’s role as a Buckeye Trail Town – a designation it has proudly held since 2018,” says Buckeye Trail Association President Maureen Gatewood, “This reroute brings benefits such as increased tourism, local business engagement, and community pride, making Mentor a great destination along Ohio’s iconic trail.”
“This reroute gives visitors a chance to experience more of what makes Mentor special, and we’re excited to partner with the Buckeye Trail Association to make it happen,” says Mentor Communications Office Ante Logarusic.
The new route adds more convenience as well including two additional parking areas and restroom facilities.
The change has been officially made and new trail markers put in place by volunteers. A formal dedication will be held in 2026 along with a presentation by the Buckeye Trail Association – the private, non-profit volunteer organization which maintains and manages the trail.
Learn more about the Buckeye Trail at https://www.buckeyetrail.org/.