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Forty Corners Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Massillon, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Forty Corners 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.

WaterTrailhead parking

Area for hiking with a bike and tow path, plus a river, and facilities for kids.

What runners say about Forty Corners Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (73 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful, convenient place for hiking and biking.”

The towpath has 25 miles through Stark County. This trailhead is about halfway. The trail to the north is typical crushed limestone level pathway that is perfect for hiking, biking, or running. The path to the south runs more directly beside the city of Massillon.

★★★★☆ — Kim , Oct 2020

Nice little trail head for the tow path. There are drinking fountains, a place to inflate bike tires, and 1 or 2 picnic benches. Only downside is there aren't a ton of parking spots, so in the summer sometimes it's hard to find a spot.

★★★★☆ — Beth , Jun 2022

One of my favorite spots to go for a walk or bike ride. The old muskingum trail begins here and runs along the other side of the Tuscarawas river and ends in canal Fulton.

★★★★★ — Robert , Sep 2022

I start alit of my walls at this trailhead. They have good postings telling you which direction and where to go. Seems to be well maintained!👌

★★★★☆ — Michael , Jan 2022

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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 11 mentions

“Only downside is there aren't a ton of parking spots, so in the summer sometimes it's hard to find a spot.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There are drinking fountains, a place to inflate bike tires, and 1 or 2 picnic benches.”

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Plan your run at Forty Corners 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitestarkparks.com
  • Phone(330) 477-3552
  • 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

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 Forty Corners Trailhead

9197 Forty Corners, St. NW, Massillon, OH 44647

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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.