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Summit Lake Trail (Akron, Ohio)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Akron, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Summit Lake Trail (Akron, Ohio)'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.
Park with a public restroom and a trail around a lake suitable for families.
What runners say about Summit Lake Trail (Akron, Ohio)
Scenic trail! Very fun cycling over the lake. If you park at the building you can go inside to use a real restroom.
Nice floating trail makes for easy fishing access and a beautiful walk or bike ride!
This lake and trail has come a long way in the past ten years. The parks are nice for grilling, partys, play, sports activities or if you just want to sit and enjoy the lake. They have been cleaning up the trail and putting new benches and informational placements about the lake and its history and wildlife.
Was just walking the lake with my daughter... some other people were letting off fireworks there. So since all other Akron activities were shut down.( God rest his soul) We stopped there.
Trail conditions & character
“If you park at the building you can go inside to use a real restroom.”
Plan your run at Summit Lake Trail (Akron, Ohio)
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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