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West Liberty Trailhead, Simon Kenton Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in West Liberty, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from West Liberty Trailhead, Simon Kenton 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.
What runners say about West Liberty Trailhead, Simon Kenton Trail
“Lots of beautiful nature in an uncrowded location.”
This is the access point for the Simon Kenton bike trail in West Liberty. Free parking in a small gravel lot. Located in a nice, safe residential area. No bathroom facilities, though.
New chip and seal is AMAZING THANK YOU. I will start making contribution to the trail fun. Thank you for what you do.
Feeling grateful to have this amazing bike trail. Lots of beautiful nature in an uncrowded location. Hard packed tiny gravel at this section at West Liberty. Felt ok leaving the car unattended at the lot.
Love this path. Fairly flat, soft path with lots of nature. Definitely recommend every runner, walker and bike rider!!
Trail conditions & character
“Hopefully it gets paved from gravel to tar and chip soon.”
“Lots of beautiful nature in an uncrowded location.”
“Please note that the bike trail is, for some reason, on the opposite side of the train tracks up the incline across the street from public parking.”
Plan your run at West Liberty Trailhead, Simon Kenton Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
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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