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High Bridge Glens
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 Google reviews · Running trail in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from High Bridge Glens' 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.
What runners say about High Bridge Glens
“The highlight of this park is the bridge that offers great views of the Cuyahoga River and falls.”
“It is incredibly peaceful and clean, with a lovely butterfly garden and benches that make it the perfect spot to just sit and take in nature.”
It was very impressive. The wall on the bridge and down the broad was the Gorge and a little walk and a very cool waterfalls. Walk up The hill and there is a cave that had an interesting story. All in one day, loved it.
This is a nice small city park with a view of the gorge and the rapids on the Cuyahoga River. There is a bridge over the gorge and a boardwalk that goes about halfway down into the gorge. At the top there are a view picnic tables and short walkways.
I can't believe I've never visited this cute little park. Super cute!! The bridge has park benches to sit on. The park has a cute gazebo overlooking Front Street, and there is a path where you can decend closer to the river at an outlook.
🌸 A little piece of heaven on earth! This park is filled with vibrant flowers and peaceful energy. It’s the perfect place to relax, reflect, or simply breathe in beauty. I come here every day for about 30 minutes, and it truly helps me reset and find calm in the middle of a busy day.
Trail conditions & character
“The park has a cute gazebo overlooking Front Street, and there is a path where you can decend closer to the river at an outlook.”
“It is incredibly peaceful and clean, with a lovely butterfly garden and benches that make it the perfect spot to just sit and take in nature.”
“There is a bridge over the gorge and a boardwalk that goes about halfway down into the gorge.”
“There isn't a designated parking area or restrooms.”
Plan your run at High Bridge Glens
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitecityofcf.com
- Phone(330) 971-8225
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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