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Dentzler Rd. Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Parma, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dentzler Rd. 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.
Hiking area featuring a kid-friendly trail that leads to West Creek Reservation.
What runners say about Dentzler Rd. Trailhead
“Trail is pretty well maintained and the bridges are in excellent shape.”
“It was peaceful and beautiful then and I haven't been back there since.”
Dentzler trailhead is a starting point to get to West Creek Reservation. It starts off with a very steep hill which can get slippery with the amount of huge stones on the trail. What you get down the hill you'll be able to cross Three Bridges on your way to West Creek.
Nice trail. BIG hill going down at the beginning and on the way back up. Needs more on-street parking on dentzler. A bathroom portapotty would be nice.
Awesome little “Backdoor” into West Creek Res. Be aware there is a very large hill right at the beginning
I used to party down at the end of Dentzler in 1976-1978. With my friends who lives there behind our high school, Normandy. Wasn't a trail then. Had many parties down there and were chased by Parmas finest... Many times. There were no houses then, it was all woods. I was 16 in 1976.
Trail conditions & character
“You'll end up in the West Creek reservation and the closest parking lot is bluebird point.”
“I will have to stop by and check it out, look at the stream I puked in or the hills I broke my shoe in climbing to get away from the Parma Police.”
“It was peaceful and beautiful then and I haven't been back there since.”
“It was super muddy and felt like a swamp at some parts, but easy quick hike on an easy to follow trail.”
Plan your run at Dentzler Rd. Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone(440) 887-1968
- 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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