Mahoning Valley Trail
(Deer Creek Reservoir) 14514 Price St. NE or (Gaskill Trailhead) 182 E. Gaskill St. Alliance, OH 44601
Status Alert: Rockhill Bypass Closed due to Nearby Construction and Hunting Season
The Rockhill Ave. bypass trail will be closed for several months beginning while construction occurs near the sewer treatment plant. Construction equipment will be in close proximity to the trail for the Rt. 225 bridge removal project between Gaskill and Rt. 225 boardwalk. Please use caution in this area. Please wear bright clothing while hiking and biking the Mahoning Valley Trail during hunting seasons. Private property near the trail does allow hunting.
Open Daily: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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. The trail connects to the Iron Horse Trail at Vine St. and follows city sidewalks through downtown Alliance before meeting the old railroad route under E. Broadway Ave. and heading south toward State St.
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 and parkrun
Amenities
- Grills
- Picnic Tables
- Wildlife Observation Area
Photos & Videos
Biking the Mahoning Valley Trail near Deer Creek Reservoir.
