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Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Oregon, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area'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.

Crushed gravelLoopScenic

What runners say about Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (31 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“3-mile loop features smooth crushed gravel trails, beautiful marshland views, and the historic Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

Just a nice peaceful place you can go walk around or just sit in your car

★★★★★ — Mr , Sep 2018

Welcome to Wright on Track! In this video, we take our ebikes and etrike out for a family ride on the Pearson Metropark North Loop in Oregon, Ohio. This easy 3.3-mile loop features smooth crushed gravel trails, beautiful marshland views, and the historic Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area.

★★★★★ — Josh , May 2025

Great place to have a birthday party as we did. Has bathrooms & electric, and if you rent it for $150 you get access to running water/ sink & refrigerator.

★★★★★ — Nicholas , Oct 2016

Historic place , nice walking trails . For birders , dozens of birds are hanging out along the railroad tracks , in the shrubbery there

★★★★☆ — Chuck , Jan 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 31 reviews →

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 9 mentions

“3-mile loop features smooth crushed gravel trails, beautiful marshland views, and the historic Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“3-mile loop features smooth crushed gravel trails, beautiful marshland views, and the historic Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“In this video, we take our ebikes and etrike out for a family ride on the Pearson Metropark North Loop in Oregon, Ohio.”

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Plan your run at Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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.
  • Websitemetroparkstoledo.com
  • Phone+1 419-407-9714
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 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 Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area

Seaman Rd, Oregon, OH 43616

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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.