HomeOhioVermilion › Vermilion River Trail Head

Vermilion River Trail Head

4.5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Vermilion, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Vermilion River Trail Head yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This trail is only about a quarter mile long and takes you down to the Vermilion River. I like it because the path is natural, unimproved trail. I would say this is a true nature trail. There is also another trail that is only slightly longer, it follows the river and stays high in the air at the top of the cliff.

★★★★☆ — Jason , Jul 2019

Great place to explore and fish and be outside. Nice little hill to go up and down to challenge body and get the blood pumping. Do it! Your body and soul will thank you for it!

★★★★★ — Red , Apr 2021

Two beautiful trails, one on a ridge and a short one down towards the river. Nice and quiet. Enjoy.

★★★★★ — Larry , Jul 2021

We were looking for a little bit different type of hike and we found it. Great parking and nice little trails somewhat defined by ware patterns.

★★★★★ — Paul , May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

Plan your run at Vermilion River Trail Head

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Vermilion River Trail Head

1775 Vermilion Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089

Get directions

Running trails near Vermilion

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Cassell Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Vermilion, OH

LoopCrushed gravel

1.3 miles away

Vermilion River Reservation: Bacon Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Amherst, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

1.4 miles away

Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,582 reviews

Vermilion, OH

3 miMixedScenic

Vast park with tree-shaded trails, water access, a settler's cabin with exhibits & a concert stage.

1.5 miles away

Showse Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Vermilion, OH

Scenic

2.1 miles away

Brownhelm Township Lakefront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Vermilion, OH

Scenic

2.2 miles away

Peasley Loop Trailhead

Amherst, OH

Loop

2.9 miles away

All running trails in Vermilion, OH →

Nearby towns

Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.