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Scranton Flats
4.5 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Running trail in Cleveland, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Scranton Flats' 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.
Skyline-gazing riverside park featuring a paved trail for biking and walking.
What runners say about Scranton Flats
“It's well maintained, clean, and generally a nice place to send an afternoon walk.”
“Nice paved walkways and some hill action to get a decent walk and great view of the city bridge lights.”
What a great trail for a walk about! We seen kayaking in the Cuyahoga river, cycling, runners and walkers enjoying the afternoon. The Eagle Lift Bridge was the first lift bridge built in 1928 and completed in 1931! No longer in use its still a historic location for the heart of Cleveland!
Part of the Tremont walking path along the Cuyahoga River. Head north and view many bridges crossing the River
I like the trail they made going through the valley down to the river. There are some amazing photo Opportunities to be had when taking the trail. It's also just really good exercise and really fun to walk and at the top There is University inn sokolowski.
Who would have thought 20 years ago how pleasant it would be walking along the shore of the Cuyahoga River. The wildlife is flourishing along the banks of the river.
Trail conditions & character
“Fun fact the house next door was the generals house back in the colonial war because it overlooked the valley and river.”
“There is bike and foot access to the Tow Path as well as ample parking.”
“Nice paved walkways and some hill action to get a decent walk and great view of the city bridge lights.”
Plan your run at Scranton Flats
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitecanalwaypartners.com
- Phone(216) 520-1825
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
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