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Vermilion River Reservation: Bacon Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Amherst, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Vermilion River Reservation: Bacon Woods' 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.
What runners say about Vermilion River Reservation: Bacon Woods
“This is a beautiful park built on the Vermillion River.”
I like this park. Come from Cleveland to walk and have a change of scenery
Mill Hollow & Bacon Woods offers everything! Hiking trails, river access, 2 playgrounds, a frisbee golf course, and plenty of picnic areas at both parks!
Great time here early on a Saturday morning. Trail with decent incline done with dog and saw a cool snake at the very top!
Nice trail in woods. Dog friendly. Came during summer month so the water wasn't flowing to well and avoided meadow. Have a huge eagles nest and information about it. 3 miles altogether!
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park built on the Vermillion River.”
“Lots of tree roots on the river trail.”
Plan your run at Vermilion River Reservation: Bacon Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
Running trails near Amherst
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow
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Vast park with tree-shaded trails, water access, a settler's cabin with exhibits & a concert stage.
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