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Mill Creek Park - North End

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,658 Google reviews · Running trail in Youngstown, Ohio · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Mill Creek Park - North End'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.

ScenicWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.

What runners say about Mill Creek Park - North End

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3,658 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 18 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful park with lots of trails, water spots, benches along trails, wildlife, peaceful stops throughout.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful park with lots of trails, water spots, benches along trails, wildlife, peaceful stops throughout.”

This is such a beautiful park. Lots of trails with a variety of difficulty. Lantern Mill is gorgeous and a must see. I took the East Gorge trail mostly a natural trail I would say easy to moderate. Beautiful views all along the way. I'll definitely return to check out the other trails here.

★★★★★ — S , May 2023

Fun little Christmas Eve hike. Lots of trails and different directions to take. Gorgeous bridges, rock formations, waterfalls. Dog friendly. Clean and overall a very nice park.

★★★★★ — Chris , Dec 2023

The best part of Youngstown. All of the trails offer something different. Parking is always easy and the facilities are great to rent for events. Make sure to check out the mill if it's open, the staff is very knowledgeable and loves discussing Valley history.

★★★★★ — David , Jul 2021

This park is absolutely beautiful. There are many things to do here. This includes the hiking trails, paddle boating, kayaking, fishing, playgrounds, and also Splash playgrounds or wet playgrounds. There are also trolley tours called the Cohasset Express.

★★★★★ — Camille , Aug 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 24 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful park with lots of trails, water spots, benches along trails, wildlife, peaceful stops throughout.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful park with lots of trails, water spots, benches along trails, wildlife, peaceful stops throughout.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Parking is always easy and the facilities are great to rent for events.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Recommend stopping at Lily pond and get a trail map from kiosk near water fountain.”

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Plan your run at Mill Creek Park - North End

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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitemillcreekmetroparks.org
  • Phone(330) 740-7116

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday 10 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday 10 AM–5 PM

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 Mill Creek Park - North End

Youngstown, Ohio

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Running trails near Youngstown

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park

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Serene venture featuring exhibits of native plants & wildlife, plus walking trails & workshops.

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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.