Heartland Trail paving projects underway

Wayne County's trail segments in Orrville and north of Marshallville to finish by August

Two people walking on a snowy trail in a forested area.

Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County is completing two Heartland Trail projects this year, including a new connection in Orrville and paving 1.1 miles north of Marshallville, with construction running through Aug. 1 and a temporary trail closure and detour in place during the work.

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Published March 16, 2026 - 9:03 a.m.

Map of the Heartland Trail showing phases and proposed length.

Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County (RTWC) is awaiting completion of two segments of the Heartland Trail as spring approaches.

The first project is a trail connection in Orrville between Allen Avenue and Forrer Road. The trail base has been installed, and asphalt paving is expected to be completed this spring.

The second project involves paving an additional 1.1 miles of the trail north of Marshallville.

Construction began March 2 and is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 1. During construction, the trail will be closed between the driveway to the Robert Brooker Nature Preserve and Coal Bank Road. A road detour will be posted using Coal Bank Road and Fulton Road.

Questions regarding the project can be directed to Rails-to-Trails of Wayne County at waynerailstotrails@gmail.com.