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Pelton Park

4 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Sandusky, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
30 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pelton Park'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.

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30 mi

What runners say about Pelton Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

Very nice place. Small and rustic. Couple small loops. Many many nut trees. Very shaded on trails

★★★★☆ — Adam , Oct 2019

I wouldn't call this a park, a nature area yes. Nothing but a nature trail, pond, a creek, and trees. The only thing of real interest is a eagle nest. You may be lucky enough to see the eagle, maybe a squirrel, a crane, or a heroin.

★★★★☆ — John , Sep 2017

Great little park, about a mile to walk all the trails. Trails vary from easy to medium with some inclines and a fallen tree to cross . A little under developed with some wet spots, but it is Spring! Picnic table, park bench, and charcoal grill for use. Take the trails and find the giant oak tree the middle!

★★★★★ — Forest , May 2026

It's a small but nice little park conveniently located for a quick nature walk

★★★★☆ — Timothy , Jan 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 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.

🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteeriemetroparks.org
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Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 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 Pelton Park

800 Pelton Park Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870

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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.