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Towpath Trail-John Glenn Grove Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Navarre, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Towpath Trail-John Glenn Grove Trailhead'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.
Hiking and biking area featuring shaded trails, a towpath, and a river with many turtles.
What runners say about Towpath Trail-John Glenn Grove Trailhead
“These trails are gorgeous plus their shaded”
“Its usually not crowded either which is good.”
You can go as far as you'd like or turn around easily. It's a beautiful trail. It's also great for bicycles (tire pump with adapters) and horses (parking is good too). There are benches posted about a mile apart, and everyone we've ever walked past was polite.
I really like this section of the towpath. We saw a lot of turtles and frogs. There was a muskrat eating in the canal. There were not a lot of people.
Fun place for a quick walk or longer hike. The trail is mostly flat. It follows the Ohio Erie Towpath and Tuscarawas River. The is some occasional wildlife to see, deer, fox, geese, and if you're lucky an eagle once in a while. MAKE SURE YOU BRING MOSQUITO SPRAY. In the summer mosquitos are abundant.
We did a 4 mile bike ride round trip , had to turn around cause of flooding but still very nice ride. We seen alot of turtles and ppl hiking the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“It's also great for bicycles (tire pump with adapters) and horses (parking is good too).”
“Why seats in the parking lot when you can have a view!”
“Its usually not crowded either which is good.”
“Nice paved parking lots with easy connections to the towpath.”
Plan your run at Towpath Trail-John Glenn Grove Trailhead
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitestarkparks.com
- Phone(330) 477-3552
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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