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French Creek Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 472 Google reviews · Running trail in Sheffield, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from French Creek Reservation'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.
Trails for hiking through the woods and along a creek, plus shelters and a playground.
What runners say about French Creek Reservation
“Good paths, theres some mini ones to trail off that have nice parts of the park, Clean trails, And a nice playground near the front :)”
“There for a graduation party, park is always beautiful.”
“plenty of trails for walking the dog or visiting the nature center”
Love to take my dog for walks and hikes. Trails are well maintained and have a wonderful tree canopy over most. That is great when its a sunny warm day. There are several picnic areas and a nice playground. There is also restrooms and a water fountain with a dog water fountain.
This place is BEAUTIFULLLL. Good paths, theres some mini ones to trail off that have nice parts of the park, Clean trails, And a nice playground near the front :)
Great place to walk on gravel paths and paths into the woods. Great place for easy to moderate hikes. They have two outside picnic areas and a nature center.
Nice hiking course for kids. Beautiful trees and flowers. They have clean toilet and play ground. Many people enjoy a picnic.
Trail conditions & character
“There for a graduation party, park is always beautiful.”
“plenty of trails for walking the dog or visiting the nature center”
“5 mile trail with clearly marked, gravel paths and benches along the way.”
“There is also restrooms and a water fountain with a dog water fountain.”
Plan your run at French Creek Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance4.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteloraincountymetroparks.com
- Phone(440) 949-5200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8:30 PM |
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