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Portage Hike & Bike Trail Franklin Connector
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Kent, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Portage Hike & Bike Trail Franklin Connector'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.
Starting site for a paved multipurpose trail along a former Native American transportation route.
What runners say about Portage Hike & Bike Trail Franklin Connector
“Nice and long distance very well maintained quiet and peaceful and every so often you have people to say hello to”
“It is very beautiful as well as paved, so it is accessible for bikes, wheelchairs, scooters.”
“One of my favorite places to run, the trail is well maintained.”
Great section of the extensive Portage Hike & Bike Trail. Mostly flat, with a few significant elevation changes, primarily at road intersections. Wide, casual multi-use trail. I believe the entire trail from this trailhead on North is now fully paved.
The trail has a few spots where the pavement is a little bumpy, however they are marked with blue paint.
Beautiful trail to cut off some miles on the road. Worked nicely for stealth camping as well!
A very large trail that is accessible throughout multiple places in Portage. It goes along the river in places. It is very beautiful as well as paved, so it is accessible for bikes, wheelchairs, scooters. I don't think there are many stairs, if there are any at all.
Trail conditions & character
“It is very beautiful as well as paved, so it is accessible for bikes, wheelchairs, scooters.”
“I believe the entire trail from this trailhead on North is now fully paved.”
“A very large trail that is accessible throughout multiple places in Portage.”
“Some of the older sections are damaged by tree roots but nothing major.”
“Mostly flat, with a few significant elevation changes, primarily at road intersections.”
“A very large trail that is accessible throughout multiple places in Portage.”
Plan your run at Portage Hike & Bike Trail Franklin Connector
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteco.portage.oh.us
- Phone+1 330-297-7728
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