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Lake Erie Bluffs
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 Google reviews · Running trail in Perry, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Erie Bluffs' 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.
Lakeside park featuring high bluffs and a 50-foot observation tower for bird-watching.
What runners say about Lake Erie Bluffs
“This is a very well maintained park that has trails,restrooms, decent size parking lot and scenic views of Lake Erie.”
“This is a very well maintained park that has trails,restrooms, decent size parking lot and scenic views of Lake Erie.”
“The walking paths are always so peaceful.”
The Bluffs never disappoints... A hidden gem in my opinion. The views are amazing, the top of the tower is a gift. The walking paths are always so peaceful. Some major work has been done by the beach access there...new stairs, boulders- it seems to prevent erosion. It's one of my favorite places on Lake Erie.
I really like this spot because it's more private then the other beaches in the area like Headlands. It's like your own little cove on the water. The trails around the park are scenic as well. The views of the water from on top of the bluffs were nice.
Another great Lake Metropark. Whether you want to sit on a bench and look at Lake Erie and listen to the waves, have a picnic on one of the scattered tables or in the pavilion, take a nice walk on level crushed gravel paths, or watch a sunset, this is the perfect place for those activities.
This was a really cool spot I would have never known about... Luckily, I met another cool Adventure Dad at the Holden Arbetorem, and he suggested we check it out, so we did, and we weren't disappointed! The tower is really neat with a great view over the lake.
Trail conditions & character
“The walking paths take you through wooded areas, grassy areas overlooking the lake, and areas with Meadows and wild bushes that are nice for bird watching or observing butterflies.”
“This is a very well maintained park that has trails,restrooms, decent size parking lot and scenic views of Lake Erie.”
“The steps are not very steep and there are four or five small landings on the way down so it isn't too hard to get down next to the water.”
“This is a very well maintained park that has trails,restrooms, decent size parking lot and scenic views of Lake Erie.”
“The beach was not a sand beach but was rocky.”
Plan your run at Lake Erie Bluffs
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
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitelakemetroparks.com
- Phone(440) 358-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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