Hours:
Park: 8 a.m.-Sunset (?), Daily | Visitor Center: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Daily
Spanning two adjacent areas separated by the Vermilion River—Mill Hollow on one side and Bacon Woods on the other—this park is great for family picnics, and nature lovers. Mill Hollow opened in 1960, and became the very first Lorain County Metro Park and is still a favorite among Lorain County residents today as it is one of the most visited parks in the district.
Activities
Hiking Trail
Historical Benjamin Bacon Museum
Outdoor Amphitheater
View Vermilion River Reservation Trail Map
Trail Map
The river valley at the Vermilion River Reservation provides for diverse communities of animal and plant life. There are over 3 miles of trails that travel through open meadows and shaded forests. The reservation has a walking center to assist you in finding the best trail for you. Once you find a trail you can begin your tour of one of the most historic sites in Lorain County.
Length: Various (over 3 miles of total trails)
Surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Natural Dirt Trails
Features & History
The most striking feature of this reservation is the winding ribbon of shale cliffs carved by the Vermilion River. Millions of years old, these cliffs reveal layers of the past and drop bits of sandstone, shale and turtlerock along the riverbed.
Hours
8 a.m.-Sunset
Daily
Contact
(440) 967-7310
*For shelter, amphitheater and room rentals, please contact the administrative offices at (440) 458-5121*