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Red Lock Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in Northfield, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Red Lock 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 trailhead for the towpath along the Cuyahoga River.
What runners say about Red Lock Trailhead
“For technical hikers, some of the side trails and challenging and very beautiful.”
This is a good place to end your kayak trip on the Cuyahoga River. I started at lock 29 and ended at Red Lock. I dropped my bike off here, drove my kayak to lock 29, kayaked back to Red Lock, rode my bike back to Lock 29, then drove back to Red Lock to get my kayak. The kayak trip took about 1.
Great access to the Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga River (kayak/canoe), and a hidden/forgotten trail.
The main trail is often pretty busy and full of Hikers/Mountain Bikers. It’s fully paved. There are a few side trails to disappear in if you are like me and don’t want to be around 20 Karens gossiping about Becky’s new haircut or some shit. lol.
This is a flat trail that follows the river. It’s paved and wide which makes it great for bikes and strollers. Also, we ran a few miles out and didn’t have any road crossings. Also it is set back from the homes very far, so it feels serene and quiet.
Trail conditions & character
“For technical hikers, some of the side trails and challenging and very beautiful.”
“Provides access to popular paved trail and a more primitive trail network (immediate steep climb up out of the parking lot entryway for an excellent hill workout).”
“Provides access to popular paved trail and a more primitive trail network (immediate steep climb up out of the parking lot entryway for an excellent hill workout).”
“Provides access to popular paved trail and a more primitive trail network (immediate steep climb up out of the parking lot entryway for an excellent hill workout).”
“It's a relatively small trailhead parking area with a restroom facility.”
Plan your run at Red Lock 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
- 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
- Phone(440) 717-3890
- 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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