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Overlook Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Akron, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 150 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Overlook 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.
A flat hiking trail alongside the Cuyahoga River that leads to overlooks.
What runners say about Overlook Trailhead
“The overlook is well maintained with wooden railed fencing so even those who may not appreciate heights have something to assist them.”
“The overlook part of the trailhead, is a really stunning view of the valley and the river below.”
“Accessible flat trail that is great for creatures of all abilities.”
“Great place for dog walking with the exception of inconsiderate people with their dogs off-leash.”
Short trail to beautiful overlook of cuyahoga river. Best done in the fall.
This is a paved trail that goes down to am overlook. There are also wooded trails that branch off as well as lead down to the river below. These would be moderate to difficult. You can spend 20 minutes here or 3 hours, depending on what you choose to do.
Nice trails, well kept. Great photo ops of the Cuyahoga River. Well out in this area also take in the Indian Signal Tree and The Chuckery Trail
Sooooo easy of a trail which is great for children, strollers, elderly, etc! Have fun :)
Trail conditions & character
“Nice flat path through a young forest with an overlook that has a breathtaking view of the river from high above.”
“Great place for dog walking with the exception of inconsiderate people with their dogs off-leash.”
“Sooooo easy of a trail which is great for children, strollers, elderly, etc!”
“Well kept paved trail leading back to a beautiful overlook of the cuyahoga river.”
“Nice flat path through a young forest with an overlook that has a breathtaking view of the river from high above.”
“took me 20 minutes to complete the loop on a wednesday afternoon and came back to a smashed window, only thing in the car was a sweater, which was stolen.”
“The overlook part of the trailhead, is a really stunning view of the valley and the river below.”
Plan your run at Overlook Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance150 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — 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
- Phone+1 330-867-5511
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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