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Mill Creek Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Canfield, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mill Creek Preserve'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.

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300-acre nature preserve with upland & wetland habitats, plus trails for hiking & birdwatching.

What runners say about Mill Creek Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (65 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice escape from everyday life. Not much shade. Wear boots after any rain. Look out for ruts. Enjoy the nature.

★★★★☆ — Richie , Sep 2021

A pleasant surprise. I snowshoed the trail. Will come back in the spring.

★★★★☆ — Sharon , Feb 2022

It’s wonderful. You will leave so much more relaxed after being around nature. The bat houses are pretty awesome and you may even see some bats. As with all trails be careful of deer ticks.

★★★★★ — Sally , Aug 2020

It's literally in the woods. So beautiful, but be careful. You're in there with the animals. Great for runs, or romantic strolls for outdoor types.

★★★★★ — Danimitch330 , Aug 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 65 reviews →

Plan your run at Mill Creek Preserve

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.
  • Websitemillcreekmetroparks.org
  • Phone(330) 702-3000

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 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 Preserve

2819 W Western Reserve Rd, Canfield, OH 44406

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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.