Best Trail Running in Ohio

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1

West Virginia, Glen Dale

01 :30 hrs
2.5 mi
10.657791 ft
Moderate

This rail trail starts in Glen Dale and travels along the Ohio river to Moundsville. It is a paved easy trail recommended for elderly or young children. The Glen Dale to Moundsville Rail Trail is shaded in some spots with many park benches and work out areas.

2

West Virginia, Brooke County

01 :54 hrs
6.5 mi
5.7591095 ft
Moderate

As part of the West Virginia Rail Trail system, the Brooke Pioneer Trail begins in Wellsburg as it follows along the east bank of the Ohio River. This trail has many reminders of the area’s industrial past as well as interpretive signs along the trail that describe the extensive history of the Panhandle Railroad in this area. A shuttle plan is recommended for this trail unless you plan on doing an out and back.

3

West Virginia, Wheeling

02 :50 hrs
4.8 mi
15.358994 ft
Hard

The second section of the Wheeling Heritage Trail known as the Wheeling Creek Trail begins in downtown Wheeling at Heritage Port and heads towards Elm Grove. This old rail trail provides the opportunity to experience local history and modern industries. This part of the trail crosses the Hempfield Viaduct above Wheeling Creek and passes through Hempfield Tunnel. Along this section, the Wheeling Heritage Trail travels along a wooded corridor and is less urban as the first section.

4

Ohio, Columbiana County

00 :25 hrs
1.4 mi
6.102356 ft
Easy

Located in Little Beaver State Park, this adventure follows along the river.

5

Ohio, Findlay

01 :28 hrs
2.5 mi
1.9339294 ft
Easy

The Blanchard River Trail is a rails to trails project and has been used by the community for decades. This starting point begins at Stowe Park. You can ride this route in either direction. It is paved and used year round. Biking and walking during the warm months and cross country skiing during the winter.

6

Ohio, Wood County

07 :40 hrs
13.1 mi
14.630905 ft
Extreme

The Slippery Elm Trail is a wide paved path that is perfect for runners in training. It is very flat and offers beautiful Ohio scenery through farmlands of corn, and soy beans. There is great opportunity to see wildlife and birds.

7

Ohio, Summit County

01 :14 hrs
3.3 mi
58.55075 ft
Moderate

Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers many miles of hiking trails. There is a variety of levels from easy family strolls to more challenging hikes. Salt Run Trail is a little more challenging than most of the other trail in the park. It travels through rugged hills, meadows and forest. There is good chance to see wildlife and birds.

8

Ohio, Hudson

00 :46 hrs
2.1 mi
22.930054 ft
Easy

Morning hike around Hudson Springs Lake

9

Ohio, Summit County

00 :22 hrs
1 mi
7.1566925 ft
Easy

Easy hike around Kendall Lake

10

Ohio, Cuyahoga County

01 :23 hrs
3.8 mi
69.35599 ft
Moderate

3 river crossings under a foot deep. One waterfall.

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