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Summit Metro Parks
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Akron, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 150 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Summit Metro Parks' 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.
City park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails and picnicking opportunities.
What runners say about Summit Metro Parks
“The trails are beautiful and slightly challenging and big grassy area is great for getting all the cousins together for a game of football or soccer or kickball.”
The more Rangers the Better. Safety/Law forces are a beautiful thing! Such a wonderful area. We are all truly blessed to have this to enjoy. Bike, walk, hike, or picnic. It's heaven in Ohio!
I have to admit, the parks in Summit County are one of the few things I enjoy about this area. Not all of them are kept up the way the should be but most of them are absolutely stunning. Virginia Kendell, the ledges in Twinsburg are probably two of my favorites!
Love the course here! Regardless of ones ability you are able to start this hike from start to finish and the exercises are not too advanced. Not a Walker or wheelchair accessible place though. The views are AMAZING!
Went on the Haunted Clinton, OH walk tonight. Very fun host, (Sarah, I think?, forgive me) told us lots of cool spooky stories about places around the canals. Thank you!
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are beautiful and slightly challenging and big grassy area is great for getting all the cousins together for a game of football or soccer or kickball.”
“This is a downhill wooded path and I wouldn't recommend a stroller 😅😅😅🤣”
“Easy to find, spacious parking, water and bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Summit Metro Parks
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance150 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitesummitmetroparks.org
- Phone+1 330-867-5511
- 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 |
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