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Sycamore Shelter
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairview Park, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sycamore Shelter'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.
Peaceful park with a picnic area, BBQ grill, and restrooms.
What runners say about Sycamore Shelter
“Sycamore shelter is a great place it really is beautiful I like coming here and I'll be back let me know if you will give me a thumbs up or whatever it takes”
“Very peaceful location and the lawn is kept up pretty well.”
Nice little area where you can picnic in the shelter. Access to the all-purpose trail running parallel with Rocky River
Highly recommend it! They designed the paths to "bob and weave" along with Rocky River, so you get intermittent views of the river, as you run through deep forest. But be warned, they are a lot of bike riders on the path! 🚲 Be sure to look over your shoulder every so often.
Good place to go for a walk with your dog 🐕 today the shelter was full of snow ❄️☃️ 1/17/2026 beautiful weather
Trail conditions & character
“Sycamore shelter is a great place it really is beautiful I like coming here and I'll be back let me know if you will give me a thumbs up or whatever it takes”
“They designed the paths to "bob and weave" along with Rocky River, so you get intermittent views of the river, as you run through deep forest.”
“Very peaceful location and the lawn is kept up pretty well.”
Plan your run at Sycamore Shelter
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone(216) 635-3200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
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