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Overlook Trail Trailhead - Highbanks MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Lewis Center, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Overlook Trail Trailhead - Highbanks MetroPark'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.
Family-friendly hiking area with a playground, well-maintained trails, and an overlook deck.
What runners say about Overlook Trail Trailhead - Highbanks MetroPark
“Hiking paths are well maintained and there are plenty of fellow hikers on this trail.”
“Such an amazing park highly recommend its beautiful and the overlook you just might see yhe bald eagles”
“A most popular and easy trail in highbank metro park.”
A most popular and easy trail in highbank metro park. Round trip will be around 3 miles and densely populated by trees. On the end of the trail, there is an observation deck. Must visit during falls season 🍁 🍂
Great trail to hike. It takes you away from the roads and really feels like you're out in the woods. We've done the hike in every season and it's always beautiful. There is a loop off the main trail so you can take one way there and the other back to see more. The highest bridge on the hike is on the loop section.
I highly recommend Overlook Trail, especially the old growth forest trail that interweaves. There is old cemetery and lovely old trees. Overlook has some really cool ravines.
The Highbanks walking trails are fantastic and well maintained. The color this time of the year (fall) is worth the trip.
Trail conditions & character
“Soon a bald eagle is upheld into view and suddenly the sky is barren and the eagle is seen resting upon an adjacent tree where it calls out like a beast in the midst of mirth.”
“We've never done them but there are also trails for dogs!”
“There is a loop off the main trail so you can take one way there and the other back to see more.”
Plan your run at Overlook Trail Trailhead - Highbanks MetroPark
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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