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Franklin-Clinton Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Clinton, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Franklin-Clinton Area'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.

Scenic

What runners say about Franklin-Clinton Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (72 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“With lots of rain recently this lush green Trailhead along the Tuscarawas River was absolutely gorgeous and the perfect day weather wise and it made it even better.”

Awesome got to meet my homies Franklin and Lamar and they were walking Chop, IDK why they're in Ohio

★★★★★ — Rowan , Nov 2024

Great place for a walk (especially if playing pokemon go). There isn't much going on in the town shop wise but it's a cool little stop for a stroll in the park to see the locks

★★★★☆ — M. , Mar 2017

Nice place to go. Towpath trails well maintained. Nice place to visit to get away from the city. Some farms mostly country living with small town feel. Very close to Canal Fulton nice small town with a lot of Ohio Erie Canal History. Quaint restaurants bars ice cream shops and Canal Mud fudge.

★★★★☆ — Brenda , Oct 2017

With lots of rain recently this lush green Trailhead along the Tuscarawas River was absolutely gorgeous and the perfect day weather wise and it made it even better.

★★★★★ — Dan , Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 72 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“With lots of rain recently this lush green Trailhead along the Tuscarawas River was absolutely gorgeous and the perfect day weather wise and it made it even better.”

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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.
  • Phone+1 330-255-8178

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Franklin-Clinton Area

Clinton, Ohio

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Running trails near Clinton

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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PavedShadedScenic

Park with a towpath for walking and biking, plus picnic tables, and a public restroom.

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Vanderhoof Road Trailhead

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Trail along a canal popular for hiking and cycling, featuring a picnic area and ample restrooms.

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Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trailhead

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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.