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Vickers Nature Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Canfield, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Vickers Nature Preserve'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.

Natural surfaceScenic

What runners say about Vickers Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (34 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Use to be a beautiful well kept place when they were having horse events there.”

Trails through the woods give you a nice walk. But will be wet for days after a rain. Grassy areas not well mowed. Use to be a beautiful well kept place when they were having horse events there.

★★★★☆ — Linda , Jun 2020

I had a good walk on the horse trails. Very muddy in spots, but nothing unexpected for horse trails. In better condition than others in Ohio. The forest is a nice regrowth, provided plenty of shade and has healthy undergrowth with mayapples and few invasive species, with some but not overrun with poison ivy.

★★★★☆ — Brice , Jun 2018

This place is beautiful and the trails are great. It breaks my heart to see two arena's and 3 beautiful stables UNUSED.

★★★★★ — Linda , Sep 2023

The equestrian facilities are fantastic. Hope to check out some of the trails next visit. Finally had time for some of the trails. They are nicely kept.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Jul 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 34 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Use to be a beautiful well kept place when they were having horse events there.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Very muddy in spots, but nothing unexpected for horse trails.”

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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.
  • Websitemillcreekmetroparks.org
  • Phone+1 330-702-3000

Where to find Vickers Nature Preserve

10334 W Akron-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406

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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.