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Groth Memorial & Scenic Overlook
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Cleveland, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Groth Memorial & Scenic Overlook'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.
Peaceful park offering picnic areas, scenic views, a trail, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Groth Memorial & Scenic Overlook
“The whole area has always been well maintained and clean.”
“It is a pleasure to walk and admire so much nature around this beautiful park.”
“Very quiet and wide open field, with some BBQ stands and picnic tables.”
5 Pokestops along the jogging loop, no restrooms, some hiking, a few picnic tables, a couple of grills near parking lot, and decent views.
Lovely place to walk around, go for a run, picnic, read a book, all of it! It’s pretty quiet and everyone around is so friendly. The only thing that bothered me so much was how stinky the Rocky River is. But you can’t do much about that 😅
It is a pleasure to walk and admire so much nature around this beautiful park.
Nice natural space with some nice overlook views. Good for dog walks or hill running. There is not much to see or do in terms of added ammentities. There are some thin trails that wind around and down the large hill through the woods.
Trail conditions & character
“5 Pokestops along the jogging loop, no restrooms, some hiking, a few picnic tables, a couple of grills near parking lot, and decent views.”
“Very quiet and wide open field, with some BBQ stands and picnic tables.”
“5 Pokestops along the jogging loop, no restrooms, some hiking, a few picnic tables, a couple of grills near parking lot, and decent views.”
“5 Pokestops along the jogging loop, no restrooms, some hiking, a few picnic tables, a couple of grills near parking lot, and decent views.”
“The only thing that bothered me so much was how stinky the Rocky River is.”
“5 Pokestops along the jogging loop, no restrooms, some hiking, a few picnic tables, a couple of grills near parking lot, and decent views.”
Plan your run at Groth Memorial & Scenic Overlook
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone(216) 941-9672
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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