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Highbanks Metro Park Multi-Use Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Lewis Center, Ohio · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Highbanks Metro Park Multi-Use Trail'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.

Highbanks Metro Park Multi-Use Trail — running trail in Lewis Center, OH, photo 1
Natural surfaceOpen 24hDog-friendlyStroller / ADA

What runners say about Highbanks Metro Park Multi-Use Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Trails are wide & easy to enjoy. Trail crosses roads, but otherwise is interesting.

★★★★☆ — Kean , Feb 2020

I really enjoy this park! The walking trail is really nice & they allow pets on a leash while on the trail. Gorgeous river view depending on which part of the trail you're walking. Shelters are available to rent for parties, there are hiking trails, and play areas for kids.

★★★★★ — Nicole , Jan 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 20 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“The walking trail is really nice & they allow pets on a leash while on the trail.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Highbanks Metro Park Multi-Use Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemetroparks.net
  • Phone(740) 400-5951
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

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

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 Highbanks Metro Park Multi-Use Trail

9466 US 23 N, Lewis Center 43035, US-23 #9466, Lewis Center, OH 43035

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Running trails near Lewis Center

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Highbanks Metro Park

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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.