More Reviews

By Steven Myers

The Huron River Greenway Trail was opened in May of 1999. It starts at the DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve which, along with the Greenway, is managed by Erie MetroParks. The parking lot, next to a large county water tower, is shared by both facilities. The DuPont Marsh Nature Preserve offers trails down to marshes along the Huron River (Please note: Bikes and pets are NOT allowed inside the Preserve).

The trail has a well-done crushed limestone surface, approximately 10-12 feet wide. Conditions are still good to excellent on most of the trail.

Photo by Steven Myers

The trail has a negligible descending grade from north to south. It has two wooden decked bridges with a sheltered observation deck near the second bridge. The "Kara A. Deering" observation deck overlooks another marsh, at Poncas Creek, which offers a diverse selection of birds and plants for in-season viewing. In the summertime, insect repellent is a must here!

When the trail was new, it had a rather stark and sterile feel to it, because the foliage in places was low and cut back from the initial construction. Now, the foliage is growing back and it has a much softer look and feel. The remaining trail through forest and marshes has also softened and grown in. If you have not been there for a while, it is worth another look now.