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Newell Creek Walking Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Mentor, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Newell Creek Walking Trailhead'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.

What runners say about Newell Creek Walking Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Paved trail from swimming pool to pond at Johnnycake Ridge Road round trip was 1.57 miles. Shade and breeze made this a delightful walk.

★★★★★ — Curt , Jun 2022

It is very nice walking park. Yet it needs more trees, rocks flowers and more. It's a work in process.

★★★★★ — Michael , Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Plan your run at Newell Creek Walking Trailhead

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.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 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 Newell Creek Walking Trailhead

8062-8074 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

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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 Something out of date?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.