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Middle Branch Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Canton, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 7.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Middle Branch 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.
Park with trails for walking and biking, as well as wildlife, and a nearby watering hole.
What runners say about Middle Branch Trail
“Enjoy the cool history, beautiful views, and occasional shade as you explore this well-maintained path.”
“Enjoy the cool history, beautiful views, and occasional shade as you explore this well-maintained path.”
“Enjoy the cool history, beautiful views, and occasional shade as you explore this well-maintained path.”
The trail is nice and well kept. Nice scenery in the midst of the city.
One of my favorite trails to walk. There are so many different places to jump on this trail, from north canton to down town canton. Convenient benches & bathrooms along the way. Playgrounds to stop and play at. At the veterans park there is a bike rental station (requires stark county library card).
Well maintained trails, I walk ot everyday. Lots of wildlife, deer, rabbit, groundhog, snakes. Very peaceful and relaxing fairly flat terrain, just watch out for the occasional psycho bike rider.
The paved trail is such a great experience! Some hills can be difficult to bike if you are new to riding or for little ones. The scenery is beautiful and different throughout the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Enjoy the cool history, beautiful views, and occasional shade as you explore this well-maintained path.”
“Enjoy the cool history, beautiful views, and occasional shade as you explore this well-maintained path.”
“A nice section of the Middlebranch Trail was paved from Gervasi Maple in Canton.”
Plan your run at Middle Branch Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance7.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Websitestarkparks.com
- Phone+1 330-477-3552
- 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 |
Running trails near Canton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Gervasi Station Trailhead
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Scenic trail for hiking and running that also accommodates bikes.
Martindale Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Low-key park featuring a creek and playground alongside bike paths and a wide trail system.
Plain Township Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 871 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds for kids, plus two sectioned off spaces for dogs.
Fairhope Nature Preserve
4.1 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews
70 acres of open space with stocked fishing ponds, hiking trails, a creek & picnic areas.
Covered Bridge Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Local park known for a loop path and its connection to the West Branch Trail.