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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Barberton, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail'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 Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
This trail is so beautiful and close to wear I live. My friends and I often walk to paths through the woods in serve of adventure. We always find it along with a ton of poison Ivy and Mosquitoes. So make sure to soak yourselves with bug spray, and be prepared for an adventure. Definitely a must see.
Awesome trail. As one reviewer pointed out there are folks living in the woods out here. That is primarily from the Bridge in Barberton and heading toward Akron. As you make your way to Clinton, Canal Fulton ext. that isn’t the case. I haven’t had any issues and I even ride very late at night.
The Ohio and Erie canal towpath The history alone is amazing to visit the various sections of it is priceless and to see the various types of locks as you go through everything is something that you definitely want to make sure you have your camera!!!!
Plan your run at Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
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–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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