Mogadore
- Miles
- 74.5 total miles / 32.31 off-road miles (43.4%)
- Section supervisor
- Russ Flesher
- Contact
- mogadore@buckeyetrail.org
- Paper map publication date
- December 2019
- Chapter
- Crooked River Chapter
- Counties
- Portage, Stark
- Abutting Sections
- Burton, Massillon
- Trail Towns
- Mantua
- Trail alerts and map updates
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- Page last updated
- Mar 14, 2026
What to expect
The Mogadore Section crosses one of the highest regions of Ohio’s glaciated Appalachian Plateau. Its route includes flat stretches, glacial landforms, and scenic parklands. The section blends rail trails, state parks, reservoirs, and rural road walking, offering both natural beauty and convenient resupply opportunities in small towns.
Section news
Towns and villages on the trail
Mantua, Ravenna, Rootstown, Hartville
Points of interest
- Headwaters Trail in the Eagle Creek drainage
- Cuyahoga River crossing in Mantua
- West Branch State Park →
- Michael J. Kerwin Reservoir →
- Mogadore Reservoir →
- Quail Hollow State Park →
- Goodyear Wingfoot Lake hangar and Wingfoot Three airship
Open Trail Adopter segments
- Points 1 to 9 (on road)
- Points 9 to 10c (off road)
- Points 13 to 17 (on road)
- Points 17 to 20 (off road)
- Points 20 to 26 (on road)
- Points 26 to 28 (off road)
- Points 28 to 29 (on road)
Natural features and geography
- Glaciated Appalachian Plateau
- End moraines, ground moraines, kames, eskers, and kettle lakes
- Cuyahoga River and Mahoning River drainage areas
- Reservoir shorelines and park woodlands
Nearby emergency services
In life-threatening situations, call 911 throughout the Section. For other problems, call:
| County | State Highway Patrol | Sheriff |
|---|---|---|
| Stark | 330.433.6200 | 330.438.3801 |
| Portage | 330.297.1441 | 330.678.7012 |
Trail Alerts
None found!
Map Updates
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Parking Update
Mogadore Point 1 Headwaters Trail at Asbury Rd (T223). This map update provides information on a … Read more
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West Branch Trail Changes
Major Reroute: West Branch An extensive project to create new trail around the Michael J Kirwin … Read more
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New Section Map
A new map for the Mogadore Section has been published. Read more
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Shaw Woods Campsite
A primitive campsite with a picnic table is available off the main entrance trail at Shaw Woods … Read more
Parking locations
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Point 3: The Mantua Trailhead has a day use parking area.
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Point 10F: Mogadore Section
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Point 10F: West Branch State Park, East Boat Launch Parking Area features a day use parking area, which includes 140 spaces with restrooms and water (seasonal).
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Point 10F: Mogadore Section Point 10G, West Branch State Park, Beach Parking Area has day use parking of 950 spaces with restrooms.
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Point 11: Find day use parking at Rock Spring Road north of the causeway.
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Point 13: Day use parking is available on on Knapp Road.
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Point 16: Cranberry Creek Community Park offers a day use parking area with 18 spaces.
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Point 18: Congress Lake Road Trailhead’s day use parking area has 50 spaces.
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Point 19: Mogadore Reservoir’s day use parking area includes 64 spaces.
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Point 20: Sunnybrook Trailhead offers a day use parking area with 10 spaces.
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Point 22: Wingfoot Lake State Park’s day use parking area has more than 120 spaces.
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Point 22: Wingfoot Lake Wildlife Area Archery Range offers a day use parking area with 7 spaces.
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Point 27: The Quail Hollow Picnic Area Trailhead has day use parking with 21 spaces and a pit toilet.
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Point 27: The Mountain Bike Trailhead has a day use parking area featuring 7 spaces and a pit toilet.
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Point 27: The Stewart House Manor offers day use parking with 35 spaces.
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Point 27: The Hiking Trail Trailhead has a day use parking area with 10 spaces.
Camping locations
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Point 6: The Shaw Woods Campsite is a reservable campsite for Buckeye Trail hikers. Contact the Park District at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled camp time at 330.297.7728 or by email to admin@portageparkdistrict.org. Download your camping permit at portagecounty-oh.gov.
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Point 10A: West Branch State Park family camping area, campground, and State Park Office lie 0.6 miles east on Esworthy Rd. Fee.
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Point 19: Countryside Campground is located just north, on state Route 43. For more information, call 888.893.4517, or visit countrysidecampgrounds.com.
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Point 27: Quail Hollow Park is available for use with a special event permit. For more information, visit starkparks.com.
Resupply locations
- Point 3: Mantua: Hardware store and grocery store available.
- Point 29: Hartville: Dollar General, CVS, gas station starting 0.5mi W on Maple St.
