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Ohio Canal Greenway

4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Hebron, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Ohio Canal Greenway'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.

PavedScenicFlat & fastTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Ohio Canal Greenway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (68 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Lovely, peaceful trail nearly 3 miles long, with a beautiful covered bridge!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Quiet little park which leads into the cabal path which has some concrete walkway for wheelchair access.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

•The highlight of Hebron trails is a genuine wooden truss covered bridge built in 1992. Visitors may park in the Hebron State Fish Hatchery visitor area or at Canal Park for access to the trail.

★★★★★ — Mssherlock , Mar 2024

The trail is 3 miles one way. You can start at Canal Park in Hebron or from SR 79 ( Walnut Street). There is a small parking area at the trailhead on SR 79 (Walnut Street). It big enough for only a couple of vehicles. The trail is well maintained and has access points along the trail.

★★★★☆ — Rjd , May 2024

Lovely, peaceful trail nearly 3 miles long, with a beautiful covered bridge!

★★★★★ — Tami , Jun 2025

We hiked a mile out and back. A straight, level trail. Not a lot to see here.

★★★★☆ — Steve , Sep 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Lovely, peaceful trail nearly 3 miles long, with a beautiful covered bridge!”

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Flat & fast 4 mentions

“Flat paved a covered bridge and it has nice farm views”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Quiet little park which leads into the cabal path which has some concrete walkway for wheelchair access.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Quiet little park which leads into the cabal path which has some concrete walkway for wheelchair access.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is a small parking area at the trailhead on SR 79 (Walnut Street).”

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Plan your run at Ohio Canal Greenway

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitelickingparkdistrict.com
  • Phone(740) 349-4823

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6:30 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 Ohio Canal Greenway

Unnamed Road, Hebron, OH 43025

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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.