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Pine Lane Trailhead_Buckeye Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Peninsula, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Pine Lane Trailhead_Buckeye Trail'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.
National park hiking area with multiple trails, creek crossings, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Pine Lane Trailhead_Buckeye Trail
“If you head to the Valley Bridle Trail you are right along the turnpike and the bridge with stunning views overlooking the Cuyahoga Valley.”
Pine Lane to Boston Store is a nice challenging 4 mile out and back hike. You can start your hike in either direction. The trailhead is easier to find starting at Pine Lane Trail Head. The trail has narrow roads and wider lanes. Two big hills gets your heart pumping.
Make a loop with the Pine Lane trail and the Valley Bridle trail (when the trails meet the abandoned road) for a great hike. Will give you a couple of stream crossings, some nice elevation changes and scenic variety.
Great place to hike! Beautiful trail, although it can be strenuous. Includes a couple of river crossings, and it can be muddy, in the spring. Hike from here, 5.1 miles to Boston Store. I highly recommend a stop at the Trail Mix store, for Mitchell's Ice Cream, before heading back to Pine Lane, or continuing on 1.
This is an absolutely beautiful trail, perfect for a peaceful hike in nature. The towering pine trees create a stunning canopy overhead, offering plenty of shade along the entire path. It feels almost magical walking beneath these massive trees, with the cool breeze and filtered sunlight making it a great experience.
Trail conditions & character
“If you head to the Valley Bridle Trail you are right along the turnpike and the bridge with stunning views overlooking the Cuyahoga Valley.”
“The ravine releases the birds a bit after sunrise, and out they come, popping up in the bushes and trees around the parking lot.”
“The trail is quite muddy and the bridge crossing Boston Run on the Valley trail is damaged, but there are places to cross when the water isn't high.”
“Make a loop with the Pine Lane trail and the Valley Bridle trail (when the trails meet the abandoned road) for a great hike.”
“Take the Buckeye Trail north to the Towpath then back through Peninsula, with a return up the hill.”
“This particular location in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is not one of the most visited sites, but has a restroom, an entrance to the Buckeye Trail, and another hiking trail.”
Plan your run at Pine Lane Trailhead_Buckeye Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenps.gov
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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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