Home › Ohio › Cleveland › Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 440 Google reviews · Running trail in Cleveland, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ohio & Erie Canal 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.
Laid-back park featuring bike trails and walkways alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal, as well as fishing spots.
What runners say about Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
“Love the paved trails, old railroad equipment, wildlife viewing areas, clean environment.”
“The Boardwalk covers a very small area but I found it well worth the short walk to edge my way through tall, dense cattails, see the beautiful water lilies, and enjoy the birdsong.”
We went there to find out we’re Mick Jagger was standing and we found it. The trail is okay there is a marsh type area and of course the canal. I little hard to get to the trail. The visitor’s center was very nice. One of the best that I’ve been to following the canal.
Beautiful path for biking and running with great views of the city. Great restaurants, bars, and coffee shops near the path downtown and near Tremont area
Beautiful park with lots of biking, walking trails. Fishing allowed. Plenty of parking.
Beautiful! I enjoyed my walk through nature feeling the winter sun. A very nice place. Highly recommended.
Trail conditions & character
“The Boardwalk covers a very small area but I found it well worth the short walk to edge my way through tall, dense cattails, see the beautiful water lilies, and enjoy the birdsong.”
“Beautiful, scenic walk on concrete trail, many bikers, walkers, runners, people walking their dogs.”
“I walked the trails around the Canalway visitor center, including the Blue Heron Boardwalk.”
“The boardwalk can be muddy and messy so wear proper attire.”
“Most trails are kid, wheelchair and stroller friendly.”
Plan your run at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone(216) 206-1000
- 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 |
Running trails near Cleveland
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
CanalWay Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Interactive exhibits about nature are featured at this center featuring animals and exhibits, plus a bike park for skating.
Cleveland Metroparks Cliffs Bike Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Park featuring a paved BMX and skate area with various levels of expertise catered to.
Jack C. Donovan Park
4 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews
A park with baseball fields, and a dirt walking trail for a mile.
Bacci Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Neighborhood park with picnic tables and a playground plus a baseball diamond.
