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West Branch State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,890 Google reviews · Running trail in Ravenna, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from West Branch State Park'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.
Camping & hiking locale with a meadow, woods & a 2,650-acre lake with forks & coves.
What runners say about West Branch State Park
“Clean, really nice workers, our spot was big enough, and really nice bathrooms.”
“Very nice we had a blast beautiful place to bring the family.”
We stayed at the campground for three nights and loved it! Clean, really nice workers, our spot was big enough, and really nice bathrooms. People are very respectful to other campers and no craziness at night. Super dog friendly, which is important to us. Dog park right outside of the park.
This state park has a lot for a lot of different types of activities. Boating, fishing, hiking, picnic areas, a dog park, a playground, and a visitor's center. The abundance of amenities coupled with the fact that the trails here are actually very good, gives this place the highest rating.
They have a really nice little canoe launch! Love to take my inflatable boat here and launch. Everything from the bridge west is no wake, so the experience is much nicer than at a lake where the power boats all try to run you down. We also checked out the beach part of the park today and it was impressive.
We are a little biased as it is our home park located 30 minutes away. There are some fhu sites scattered around and the rest are electric only. The park is an older park so you will have some narrow loops and tight corners with some ditches depending on your spot.
Trail conditions & character
“A nice dog park, a disc golf park, very nice marina and sites for boat launches, public beach are with tons of parking, horsemanship area too.”
“Very nice we had a blast beautiful place to bring the family.”
“They have a great beach, with nice restrooms, picnic tables, a play area, and a place to rinse off your feet and your belongings!”
“A nice dog park, a disc golf park, very nice marina and sites for boat launches, public beach are with tons of parking, horsemanship area too.”
Plan your run at West Branch State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone+1 330-296-3239
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