Home › Ohio › Peninsula › Riding Run Conservation Area

Riding Run Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Peninsula, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Riding Run Conservation 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.

Riding Run Conservation Area — running trail in Peninsula, OH, photo 1
150 miHilly

Natural area threaded by Furnace Run & home to black-throated green warblers & the butternut tree.

What runners say about Riding Run Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Good, challenging hiking trail. A few muddy spots but not too bad. Circular trail through a medium growth forest. 90% shaded.

★★★★★ — Charity , Aug 2018

Outstanding hike. Plenty of hills. Awesome scenery. Will do this one again for sure

★★★★★ — Vicky , Jun 2019

Great trails, steep hills and some mud. High side has some great views in autumn and winter.

★★★★★ — Todd , Jul 2018

Great for running and dog walking. Alot of horse riding happening here too

★★★★★ — Jeff , Apr 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 20 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Great trails, steep hills and some mud.”

More trails like this →

🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Riding Run Conservation Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance150 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.
  • Websitesummitmetroparks.org
  • Phone+1 330-865-8060
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm
Friday 8 am–4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Riding Run Conservation Area

Peninsula, Ohio

Get directions

Running trails near Peninsula

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Ira Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 316 reviews

Peninsula, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Path along an old canal that's now a marsh featuring a beaver pond, wildlife, and a boardwalk.

1.8 miles away

Tree Farm Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews

Peninsula, OH

2.8 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Gentle 2.8-mile loop through spruce & pine woods, ending at a pond with a fishing pier.

2.3 miles away

Deer Run Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Akron, OH

1.8 miLoopNatural surface

2.6 miles away

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Peninsula, OH

150 miLoopPavedShaded

Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.

2.7 miles away

Wetmore Trailhead, Robinson Field

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Peninsula, OH

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Hiking area with a 4-mi. loop offering woodsy terrain and stream crossings, suitable for horses.

2.7 miles away

Bath Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 333 reviews

Akron, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Woodsy 404-acre park with nature & horse trails, bike paths, hikes, fishing & cross-country skiing.

3.4 miles away

All running trails in Peninsula, OH →

Nearby towns

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.