Olde Muskingum Trail
Forty Corners St. in Massillon to Cherry St. in Canal Fulton, Parking at 220 Cherry St. W, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
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
Enjoy hiking and biking on the 5.7 mile limestone surface trail or horseback riding on the wide compacted grass berm with mounting blocks. This scenic route follows along the western edge of the Tuscarawas River near the Ohio & Erie Canal and parallels an active railroad from Canal Fulton to Jackson Township.
Parking, including space for horse trailers, is available on Cherry St. in Canal Fulton and at Butterbridge Rd. The Forty Corners Trailhead on the Towpath Trail can also be used for general parking.
Dogs welcome! Just remember that dogs must be leashed at all times, and owners must dispose of pet waste properly.
The Olde Muskingum Trail has been adopted by the People First Club of Stark County, and the club sponsors cleanup projects along the trail throughout the year.
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Geocaching and Orienteering
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Running and parkrun
Amenities
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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). 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.