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Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Perrysville, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail'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.
What runners say about Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail
“I am still learning the trail area, but it is beautiful so far.”
“That said, the trail was still easy to follow, but very narrow!”
A hidden gem in the Clear Fork and Mohican area! This trail runs from Pleasant Hill Road to the Clear Fork Adventure Resort in Butler. The trail is well maintained and the spur trails provide a nice variety (waterfall, prairie views, pine forest, etc.)
Gorgeous but very dense trails. Compared to others photos from previous years, it's amazing what the storms in 2022 have done. That said, the trail was still easy to follow, but very narrow! Lots of climbing over tree trunks.
I am a local but had no idea this trail existed until we happened upon the small parking area. You have to walk on the road across the river and take the first road to the right to find the start of the trail part way up the hill off to the right. There is no parking at the actual trail and road junction.
The waterfall is definitely worth seeing. A permit is required to hike off trail around the waterfall.
Trail conditions & character
“The hike meanders through woods, meadows (the meadow spur was challenging but worth the view), along the river, and around steep cliffs.”
“Loved it and look forward to coming back to see more, but the parking lot being so far away threw us for a loop.”
“You have to walk on the road across the river and take the first road to the right to find the start of the trail part way up the hill off to the right.”
Plan your run at Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitencolc.org
- Social Facebook
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