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Hitchcock Woods
4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Boardman, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 1.4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hitchcock Woods' 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 Hitchcock Woods
“Such a quiet trail that winds through relaxing woods.”
“A nice quiet trail for dog walking.”
Hitchcock woods is a recent add to the metroparks and very appreciated.... It's a nice loop with clearly defined path of about 2 miles.... What I like is that there is different terrain,the south side had nic high canopy woods while the north side had the creek...
A nice quiet trail for dog walking...just nature so could be muddy or buggy but my dog loved it...
An easy 1.4 mile hike through the woods. I would bring a pair of boots if it has rained recently as it can get a bit Nicky.
Short loop hiking and mountain bike trail. The scouts have built small bridges over the small streams.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice wood park, but trails are not well marked and can be muddy.”
“Such a quiet trail that winds through relaxing woods.”
“It's a nice loop with clearly defined path of about 2 miles.”
Plan your run at Hitchcock Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance1.4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemillcreekmetroparks.org
- Phone(330) 758-2108
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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