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Mill Stream Run Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 Google reviews · Running trail in Strongsville, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Stream Run Reservation'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.
Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.
What runners say about Mill Stream Run Reservation
“I love this park because it is very clean - all the geese bowel movement but that's expected when you're in nature.”
“Came across this whilst waiting for free parking and seen alot of beautiful scenery, it is very quiet, smells amazing, you can even come across deer”
“I visit this location quite often because there is a lot of shaded areas when the sun is blazing hot and overall the Great Loop Trail is amazing”
“Came across this whilst waiting for free parking and seen alot of beautiful scenery, it is very quiet, smells amazing, you can even come across deer”
Nice trails and good tree cover. The location for parking is ample. There are no restrooms. There are no bicycle repair stations. There are great hiking trails here.
Where Movement Meets Stillness Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville is one of those sacred pockets of nature that truly embodies balance. It’s a landscape where water, air, and earth come together in harmony — making it an ideal space for Qi Gong, hiking, and elemental meditation.
Have biked this trail several times and each time I discover more!! Very scenic....not too many hills!!🚴🏾♀️💚
I just moved to Strongsville and finally took the time to explore this park. It’s surprisingly large and very lovely. There’s plenty of animals to see; frogs, horses, foxes, deer, and black squirrels among others I’m sure.
Trail conditions & character
“A Sanctuary for Mindful Movement From the forest trails to the soft, rhythmic sounds of the streams and waterfalls, everything here invites you to slow down and breathe deeper.”
“Came across this whilst waiting for free parking and seen alot of beautiful scenery, it is very quiet, smells amazing, you can even come across deer”
“I visit this location quite often because there is a lot of shaded areas when the sun is blazing hot and overall the Great Loop Trail is amazing”
“Came across this whilst waiting for free parking and seen alot of beautiful scenery, it is very quiet, smells amazing, you can even come across deer”
“It's Emerald Necklace surrounds the Whole City from Rocky River to Brecksville to Newburgh Hts & everywhere in between!”
Plan your run at Mill Stream Run Reservation
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone(216) 635-3200
- 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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