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Muskingum River State Park Ellis Lock 11
4.1 ★★★★☆ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Zanesville, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Muskingum River State Park Ellis Lock 11'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.
State park with camping, picnic tables, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Muskingum River State Park Ellis Lock 11
“Very beautiful from top to bottom, and that is a long top to bottom!”
Great place for hiking not overly populated and not overly manicured. Nature and good fishing.
Trail conditions & character
“Very new and clean restroom and new floating dock to launch your canoe above the dam.”
“I love the view of the water and the fact you have the option to camp there if you desire to.”
Plan your run at Muskingum River State Park Ellis Lock 11
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone+1 740-373-8603
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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