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Barberton Trailhead

4.3 ★★★★☆ 92 Google reviews · Running trail in Barberton, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Barberton Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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Trailhead parking

What runners say about Barberton Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (92 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

This was such a peaceful walking trail. It's very long and there's two sides. We only walked on one side. There is a lot of people biking so watch out for that. There's lots of turtles. We loved it.

★★★★★ — Rebekah , Sep 2023

Clean, lots of parking. Great trail for walking/jogging, bicycling, and there is a put-in spot for kayaks on the Tusc. This is what we were there for today!

★★★★★ — Erin , May 2021

Pretty smooth nice gravel mostly wish more bikers would alert ya this part was bad for that

★★★★☆ — Eric , Jul 2025

Mud and ice and I think it's nice, if you are dressed for the conditions. But the guy that gets cold out here is not getting any heat along this route; Or water, or even help. You're on your own for the trip.

★★★★☆ — Kevin , Feb 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Barberton Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitesummitmetroparks.org

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Barberton Trailhead

5 Fairview Ave, Barberton, OH 44203

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Running trails near Barberton

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

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under a mile away

Barberton Trailhead

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under a mile away

Lake Anna Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

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Scenic

Scenic city park featuring a flower show, fountains, a gazebo and swans, plus walking paths and benches.

1.1 miles away

Wolf Creek Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

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PavedDog-friendly

Trail with a towpath that's popular for walking and biking.

1.6 miles away

Towpath Trailhead at Manchester Rd

4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

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Crushed gravelScenic

Flat trail that traces the former Ohio & Erie Canal and is popular for hiking, fishing and biking.

2.2 miles away

Columbia Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

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2.8 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.