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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Ohio
Ohio has 127 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 83 cities and towns — Akron, Cincinnati, Medina, Ashtabula and 79 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Hocking Hills State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 reviews
Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.
Ash Cave
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews
Enormous natural cavern with a waterfall surrounded by woodlands with hiking trails.
Portage Lakes State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,319 reviews
A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.
Miami Whitewater Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews
4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.
Side Cut Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,019 reviews
Riverfront park with picnic areas, historic locks & flat rocks that enable spring walleye fishing.
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews
Tree-lined hiking trails along sandstone cliffs or at the foot of a gorge dotted with waterfalls.
North Chagrin Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews
Wildlife-rich area with woodland & wetland trails to Buttermilk Falls Preserve & Squire's Castle.
Chagrin River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews
Seasonal wetlands, a pedestrian bridge & a network of trails highlight this wildlife-rich park.
Slate Run Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews
Picnic-friendly farm presenting life on an 1800s homestead (with an adjacent park featuring playgrounds).
Cowan Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews
Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.
Lake Anna Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews
Scenic city park featuring a flower show, fountains, a gazebo and swans, plus walking paths and benches.
Kenneth J. Sims Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,374 reviews
Lakeside park with a playground and a sand beach for kids as well as a pier, disc golf and walking paths.
David Fortier River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews
Area featuring a stone-staircase-lined quarry, waterfall and river, plus a covered bridge.
Paint Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews
Lakeside park with fishing, boating & swimming, plus camping & hiking amid streams or rolling hills.
Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.
Middlegrounds Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 933 reviews
28-acre urban park with a winding cycle & footpath built on reclaimed land beside the Maumee River.
Alley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 816 reviews
Public park featuring picnic areas and a covered bridge, plus trails, a pond, and canoeing.
A.W. Marion State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 828 reviews
Open parkland offering 5 miles of hiking trails, wildlife & a lake for boating & fishing.
Aurora Sunny Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
Clean, serene park with a walking path around a lake plus paddling and row boats.
Silver Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Public park with playgrounds, picnic and grill areas, athletic facilities, and a campground.
Scioto Trail State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 640 reviews
State park featuring camping, fishing, a lakeside trail, a small beach, and a playground.
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.
Brust Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Park featuring a public restroom, picnic tables, kayak launch, and paved trail for walking, running, and biking.
Hubbard Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
Hiking trails & picnic areas in a scenic spot with lake boating & fishing, plus a sledding hill.
Oxford Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Large park with an airfield, sports fields, playgrounds, and an aquatic center.
Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.
Osborn MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
A 172-acre park on former prison grounds with playgrounds, soccer fields, disc golf & tennis courts.
The Narrows Reserve Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews
Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.
Gully Brook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Simple park with playgrounds, picnic tables and a pavilion with a fireplace, dog runs and hiking trails.
Shawnee State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews
Nature reserve popular with walkers & campers for its lake beaches, boat rentals & picnic spots.
Crains Run Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelters, and a bike trail, as well as a public restroom.
Oakes Quarry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park featuring a former limestone quarry, plus ponds, trails for hiking and fossilized remains.
Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Wetlands with 2 lakes, woodlands & prairie make up this 227.5-acre site with trails & wildlife.
Withrow Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor area with a river overlook and several miles of trails, many dog-friendly and shady ones.
Austin Badger Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews
Park for hiking, biking and trail running, with views, a café and fitness stations.
Beartown Lakes Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, a lake and wooded trails for hiking.
Kokosing Gap Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Paved trail for biking, running, walking, hiking, rollerblading and jogging with benches and scenic views.
Ira Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Path along an old canal that's now a marsh featuring a beaver pond, wildlife, and a boardwalk.
Marion Tallgrass Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
Flat, easy-to-ride trail that follows an old rail line.
Green Leaf Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Open community park featuring a sledding hill and hiking trails, plus soccer fields and an old log cabin.
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail - Wilbeth Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Flat trail along the canal that takes hikers, bikers and runners to Summit Lake.
Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Hike or walk along a network of trails at this forested nature preserve, which has a covered bridge.
Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Popular destination for nature walks along a boardwalk with benches & informative signs.
Hampton Hills Metro Park Mountain Bike Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Mountain-biking area with beginner to expert options, plus a pump track.
Kiwanis Riverway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
This boardwalk nature trail runs through scenic wetlands that are home to varied flora & birdlife.
Kelley Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
River access and trails for scenic walks in a park offering canoeing fishing and kayaking.
Barnes Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Walking path through woods and fields for viewing butterflies and birds, with a pond and an observation deck.
Bender Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Family-friendly 130-acre nature preserve featuring a scenic stream and clean trails.
The Narrows Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Flat and mostly-easy trails for hiking and walking alongside the river, plus canoe access.
MetroParks Mountain Biking Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
Mountain biking area with trails of varying difficulty levels and a public restroom.
Fernwood State Forest
4.4 ★★★★☆ 228 reviews
Forest campground with tent spots and scenic hiking trails.
Todd Field
4.5 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Local preserve featuring a rock-climbing gorge with a range of routes and a number of hiking trails.
Hopewell Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.
Howard Collier State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Nature reserve featuring forested trails for hiking and river access, plus boardwalks for strolling.
Towpath Trailhead at Manchester Rd
4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Flat trail that traces the former Ohio & Erie Canal and is popular for hiking, fishing and biking.
McCarthy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews
Park featuring basketball courts and playgrounds, as well as a creek with a paved path.
Steyer Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Hilly, scenic trails popular with hikers, plus canoe access.
Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Rustic walking trails in a wetlands area home to many birds & reptiles & mammals such as beavers.
Trail Start - Western Reserve Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Wooded area with paved and flat trails suitable for hiking and biking.
Point Pleasant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
10-acre park featuring basketball courts, a soccer field, playground, trails & picnic tables.
Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Secluded wetland preserve with trails, boardwalks and an observation deck, plus a beaver creek.
Summit MetroParks Freedom Trail Middlebury Lot
4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Paved and unpaved trails, plus a lake, for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Iron Horse Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Hiking area with trails suitable for families, and wildlife sightings.
Great Guernsey Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Hiking, biking, and dog walking trail with butterfly gardens, picnic tables, and a skateboarding area.
Miami Erie Canal & Bike/ Walk Path
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Casual hiking route alongside a scenic canal that draws walkers and cyclists for outdoor recreation.
Great Miami River Bike Path Trail Head at Waterworks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Recreational trail for biking, walking and picnics also featuring baseball fields.
Gallagher Fen State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Serene nature preserve with a boardwalk weaving through a fen environment, plus trails leading to a cemetery.
Sagamore Hills Township Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus athletic facilities, and walking trails.
Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Rugged nature preserve offering trails for hiking (some with boardwalks) to a waterfall, a lake, and sandstone cliffs.
Wood Hollow Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Relaxed locale offering boardwalks, a pond, trails and a shelter.
Morgan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Country park with a paved mile-long loop, and several longer unpaved trails through the woods.
Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Nature preserve with walking trails and ponds featuring wildflowers and birds.
Red Bird Hollow Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 117 reviews
Scenic trail (which was once an old railroad grade) through the woods, featuring creek views and dogs allowed.
Maple Highlands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Outdoor space featuring 25 miles of paved paths, shaded portions and beautiful scenery.
Tree Farm Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews
Gentle 2.8-mile loop through spruce & pine woods, ending at a pond with a fishing pier.
Forest Run MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
A clean park for kids and adults, featuring picnic areas and trails.
Rowland Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Scenic park with a playground and walking trails around a pond and lake.
Chippewa Inlet Trail North
4.8 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Scenic park featuring an array of pathways, a playground, wetlands and diverse wildlife.
The North Coast Inland Trail in Elyria
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Park featuring a paved trail and kid-friendly hikes.
Miami-Erie Canal Bike Path Trail Head at Seward Road
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
Kid-friendly, 3-mile trail along the Miami-Erie Canal, popular for biking and hiking.
Western Reserve Greenway - Herzog Rotary Park Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
Peaceful spot to walk, bike, and picnic, including a well-groomed trail.
Harmony Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Hiking area with a playground, picnic tables, and public restroom.
Overlook Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
A flat hiking trail alongside the Cuyahoga River that leads to overlooks.
Green Township Bike and Walk Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Popular park offering a paved trail for walking and running in peaceful surroundings.
Slippery Elm Trail: North Terminus
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Open-air setting with asphalt, pavement and woods trails for hiking and cycling, plus restrooms.
Portage Hike & Bike Trail Franklin Connector
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Starting site for a paved multipurpose trail along a former Native American transportation route.
Keller-Kirn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Large park featuring trails for hiking and rock climbing, plus a disc golf course and scenic viewpoints.
County Line Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park featuring a paved path that's popular for biking and walking.
Little Miami Scenic Trail Rest Room
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Park with a public restroom, picnic area, and water fountain, plus bike rentals.
Slippery Elm Trail: South Terminus
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Paved trail for hiking and cycling through the countryside, passing a small town.
Kinnikinnick Fen
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Wetland complex with a walking trail, observation decks, swimming areas, and diverse wildlife including threatened plants and animals.
Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 73 reviews
Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hiking trails and a variety of bird life.
CASCADE VALLEY METRO PARK Celebration Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Desonier State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Park with streams, wildflowers, and caves offering 2.5 miles of hiking trails.
Camp Chase Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Heritage Rail trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Bricker Homestead Walking Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews
Gunlock Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews
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