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Ledges Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 571 Google reviews · Running trail in Peninsula, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ledges 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.
National park featuring hiking routes (including some for children), as well as an overlook and picnic tables.
What runners say about Ledges Overlook
“A lot of amazing rock formations throughout the trails along with cool little nooks and crevices that open up to more beautiful rock structures!”
“Don’t expect something extraordinary, most of the view is covered by trees but it is refreshing to walk amongst vast nature and enjoy some peace and quiet.”
Definitely worth visiting this overlook if you’re on the trail. It’s gorgeous and a fun spot to people watch.
An excellent location to set or stand and watch the sunset. Just park in the ledges trail parking lot and head in the opposite direction of the ledges lodge and trail head. A very short trail that takes you to the top of the ledges overlook for a perfect sunset view.
Fun hike, start at the overlook and then hike below it and see all the rock features. Great for kids to run around inside the rocks and climb on smaller rocks.
This place goes down in history for our families. My wife's middle name is Kendall and her parents were even married here. This park inside the Cuyahoga Valley National park is a must see! There is plenty of parking, large open fields, pavilions, modernized restrooms, and beautiful trails to traverse.
Trail conditions & character
“A lot of amazing rock formations throughout the trails along with cool little nooks and crevices that open up to more beautiful rock structures!”
“There is plenty of parking, large open fields, pavilions, modernized restrooms, and beautiful trails to traverse.”
“Don’t expect something extraordinary, most of the view is covered by trees but it is refreshing to walk amongst vast nature and enjoy some peace and quiet.”
“The loop trail has a decent view this time of year all along the edge.”
Plan your run at Ledges Overlook
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 330-657-2752
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Ledges Trailhead
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Akron Bike and Hike Trailhead
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