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Ohio to Erie Trail, Lock 39 Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Independence, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Ohio to Erie Trail, Lock 39 Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 to Erie Trail, Lock 39 Trailhead
“Beautiful trail, crushed limestone trails!”
If you're looking for a place to run, this is the one! The elevations aren't jarring, and it's a nice, even path for walking, biking, and running.
Take a nice leisurely walk along the Cuyahoga Valley Tow Path. Informative historical plaques along the way. There are a total of 44 locks between Lake Erie in Cleveland and the Portage Summit in Akron. Head north and you will go over 2 Ohio&Erie Bridges, on your way to Bacci Park 1.6 miles away.
Go to the park! Great place to launch your kayak go for a bike ride or just walk because your fat.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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 — reported by runners
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 330-657-2752
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