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Cascade Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,310 Google reviews · Running trail in Elyria, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 75 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cascade Park'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.
This 135-acre park features a waterfall along the Black River, sandstone gorges & picnic areas.
What runners say about Cascade Park
“Always clean, so much fun for kids.”
“Beautiful park that has a playground, shelter house, restrooms, trails and of course the waterfall that is one of the best in Ohio.”
Excellent little park with several playgrounds, a couple miles of walking trails and a good little like to a natural waterfall. The hike had a lot of rock formations which made for a much more interesting hike.
This place is an amazing day-trip. Bring a cooler or something because there's no refreshment stand. The paved paths are fantastic but the real gem of this place is the dirt\unpaved trails. Younger kids a can enjoy it too if you stick to the paths.
Absolutely beautiful!!! This place is a great place to visit!!! Hiked back to the waterfall and we were Absolutely blown away by the beautiful surroundings and waterfall!!! It was a solid 7 out of 10 in our opinion. Trails and not really bad except for a few spots but nothing to crazy!!!
Wonderful park with some Paved and dirt trails near the Black River. There is a 0.9-mile loop that's takes you from the parking lot to the waterfalls with wooden steps to take you down to an overlook. Note that near the waterfall is a lot of broken glass on the trail. Be careful with pets.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park that has a playground, shelter house, restrooms, trails and of course the waterfall that is one of the best in Ohio.”
“Fortunately there is a paved path to the falls you can take instead of the trails if needed.”
“The playground is designed for all children, and the hill i used to slead down is still there, and now you can roll down it too!”
“Beautiful park that has a playground, shelter house, restrooms, trails and of course the waterfall that is one of the best in Ohio.”
“9-mile loop that's takes you from the parking lot to the waterfalls with wooden steps to take you down to an overlook.”
“9-mile loop that's takes you from the parking lot to the waterfalls with wooden steps to take you down to an overlook.”
“Private restrooms and water fountain open memorial day-labor day.”
“9-mile loop that's takes you from the parking lot to the waterfalls with wooden steps to take you down to an overlook.”
Plan your run at Cascade Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance75 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteloraincountymetroparks.com
- Phone(440) 458-5121
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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