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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail - Wilbeth Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 330 Google reviews · Running trail in Akron, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail - Wilbeth Road 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.
Flat trail along the canal that takes hikers, bikers and runners to Summit Lake.
What runners say about Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail - Wilbeth Road Trailhead
We absolutely love this trail! Only 5 minutes from home so very convenient . You can walk along the Canal or head out to Summit lake on the floating towpath. Enjoy!
I love this trail very good for a nice stroll not to mention the wildlife is always a plus♥️
Great trail. Accessible to all. Wildlife abounds here for sure! Nice flat surface, perfect for leisurely stroll, brisk walking or running. Not too busy. Only drawback is lack of shade. But, it is worth checking it out for all it does have to offer. One of my new favorite trails.
Me and my family go here often! There is a restroom at the beginning and some seating scattered through different "checkpoints" in the trail. Good place for strollers, or to fish, go bike riding, or simply to take a walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice flat surface, perfect for leisurely stroll, brisk walking or running.”
“Good place for strollers, or to fish, go bike riding, or simply to take a walk.”
“There is a restroom at the beginning and some seating scattered through different "checkpoints" in the trail.”
Plan your run at Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail - Wilbeth Road Trailhead
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesummitmetroparks.org
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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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