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Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 521 Google reviews · Running trail in Peninsula, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 150 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Deep Lock Quarry Metro 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.
Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.
What runners say about Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park
“It can be crowded at times, due to it being so beautiful and educational.”
“This was a really great quick hike for the family, very woodsy and shaded, but definitely lined with poison ivy so watch out!”
Nice 1.4 mile trail, they offer an unpaved trail to the quarry, and they do a have paved trail that does connect to the towpath and bike trail. It's not a difficult trekking path, although it does have a couple of good 25 grades inclines. Definitely wear a good pair of hikers or trek sandals and grab your poles.
Parking is ample, there is a restroom. The trails are marked to the quarry, trek through great shade most of the time. The paths are rocky and coated with moss so be careful with footing. Overall very nice side shoot from the towpath lock 69.
By far one of my favorite parks in Summit county. It can be crowded at times, due to it being so beautiful and educational. My recommendation would be to hike at an earlier time mid-week, if you prefer less people around.
This was my 1st look at these trails. Many different side trails makes this a wonderful area for short excursions or a day of exploring. There are interesting historic artifacts from the early industries that made use of the quarries and canal. I will be back soon!
Trail conditions & character
“There is also a really cool quarry about midway through and you can take a trail to the top which offers a cool view of the area below.”
“Has some regular mostly flat paths, but also has some other off the beaten paths and trails that are definitely challenging if you want to try!”
“4 mile trail, they offer an unpaved trail to the quarry, and they do a have paved trail that does connect to the towpath and bike trail.”
“This was a really great quick hike for the family, very woodsy and shaded, but definitely lined with poison ivy so watch out!”
“Plenty of parking and non flushing toilets at the trail head, which is nice”
“They do offer wheelchair accessible parking and paved trail.”
Plan your run at Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance150 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesummitmetroparks.org
- Phone+1 330-867-5511
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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