Mahoning Valley Trail

(Deer Creek Reservoir) 14514 Price St. NE or (Gaskill Trailhead) 182 E. Gaskill St. Alliance, OH 44601

Status Alert: Trail Closed during Hunting Season

Between Greenbower St. and Deer Creek Reservoir and Rockhill Ave. to Gaskill St. will be closed due to hunting on property near the trail. Youth deer gun: Nov. 23-24, 2019 Deer gun: Dec. 2-8, 2019; Dec. 21-22, 2019 Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 4-7, 2020

Open Daily: Sunrise to Sunset

General Information: 330.477.3552

On-Duty Ranger: 330.353.2377

Rentals and Reservations: 330-409-8096

Begin at Deer Creek Reservoir or Gaskill St. and use a 260-foot free span bridge to cross a spillway, a 100-foot boardwalk under Rt. 225, and an on-road section using Greenbower St. and Rockhill Ave.  Future plans will connect the trail south through downtown Alliance to the Iron Horse Trail.

This 4.46 mile scenic trail offers fishing access to the Mahoning River and a great view of a bottom land hardwood forest. Spring flowers are abundant along the trail and include jack in the pulpit, false solomon’s seal, and swamp buttercup.

The Mahoning Valley Trail has been adopted by the University of Mount Union-Green Raiders, the club sponsors cleanup projects along the trail throughout the year.

Activities

  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Running

Amenities

  • Grills
  • Picnic Tables
  • Wildlife Observation Area

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Photos & Videos

Two Bikers on Mahoning Valley Trail

Biking the Mahoning Valley Trail near Deer Creek Reservoir.

Interactive Map


Mahoning Valley Trail Map

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The Stark County Park District prohibits the use of motorized vehicles in this park and on its trails. Sections of trail may not be suitable for wheelchair access. Weather may impact the accessibility of trails, always use caution. Class 1 e-bikes are permitted to ride on multi-purpose trails (crushed limestone or asphalt) as part of a pilot program beginning Jan. 1, 2019.  E-bikes are not permitted on natural surface, equestrian, or mountain bike trails. A class 1 e-bike is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.