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West Branch Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 235 Google reviews · Running trail in Canton, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from West Branch Trail'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.
Park featuring a mile-long track, tennis courts, a playground, and trails.
What runners say about West Branch Trail
“Beautiful site to see especially in the when all the leafs have changed into all types of beautiful colors!”
I've recently moved from Akron to Canton. I love the parks and trails in Akron... and I really am enjoying the parks and trails here in Canton. I've been to this park many times throughout my life, having been born in Canton. It's very nice to see how much this trail has come along over the years!
I was there at the beginning of the fall season. It really was a very nice experience. The trail is completely paved and the whole circuit is almost 2 miles long. You can find free parking lots, shelters, benches and a playground, too.
Connected to Stadium and McKinley. All of which are phenomenal for runs, walks, workouts, picnics, play areas and all a literal stones throw from the Football Hall of Fame. Came to run 4miles and push a stroller with my two boys and will definitely be back tomorrow to get much more distance in!
Great trail running several miles through the city of Canton alongside the West Branch of Nimishillen Creek. This trail passes by the McKinley Presidential Monument and the Professional Football Hall of Fame, as well as through several parks including Monument, Stadium, and Ink Parks.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful site to see especially in the when all the leafs have changed into all types of beautiful colors!”
Plan your run at West Branch Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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