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Stark County Bridle Trails
Name of trail: Quail Hollow State Park
Location of trail: 13480 Congress Lake Rd NE in Hartville, Ohio
Directions from nearest main route: From Rt 619 east of Rt 43 in Hartville take Prospect (at traffic light) north (turns into Congress Lake Rd) to Park. Can also access off of Rt 224 east of Rt 43 going south on Pontius following signs.
Trail Land Manager: Quail Hollow State Park – 330-877-6652, www.ohiostateparks.org Emergency phone numbers: 911 or Hartville Fire Dept 330-877-9328 or Sheriff 330-430-3800
Trail description: Most trails are wide, mowed, and flat
Type of trail (multi-use, bridle/hike, etc.): in some areas, the trails are shared by hikers and bicyclists – most of the bridle trails are separate for horses only.
Trail surface: Good in most places - groomed
Normal trail condition: Good
Trail condition during winter/wet weather: some areas are in “muck” so might be muddy
Length of trail: about 7 miles
Trailhead parking description: Area for horse trailers in parking area – possibly 4 to 5
Trailhead horse facilities: parking – hitching posts
Trailhead human facilities: portable toilet, picnic area
Unique /scenic trail features: trail winds thru pine trees, wooded area and open meadows
Trail hazards: stay on trail in swampy areas
Trail rating: X Easy – Level or gently sloping terrain; consistent groomed surface; wide trail surface; shallow or no water crossings
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