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Black River Trail Access

The Black River Trail is a paved multi-use pathway in Lorain County that connects several parks and reservations along the Black River, including the Black River Reservation, French Creek Reservation, and access points in Lorain and Elyria.

The trail features multiple parking areas with amenities such as restrooms, picnic facilities, and boat launch access at sites like Lakeside Landing and the Black River Wharf Boat Launch (which charges a fee for kayaks and canoes).

The trail includes scenic bridges crossing the Black River and connects to the Vermilion-Lorain Water Trail for paddling opportunities.


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