Perkins Trail, Riding Run, and Furnace Trail Loop is a 6.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Akron, Ohio that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The route follows an all dirt trail. It gets very muddy in sections after a day of rain. There are two water crossings, but they are usually manageable even after rain. There is a long section of stairs at the beginning if hiking counter-clockwise. If hiking clockwise, you'll cross the Everett Covered Bridge at the start. There is a large parking lot with porta potties at the trailhead.
April 7, 2021Fun trail that has a little bit of everything. Sunnier than you might expect; bring sunscreen! Was dry enough for trail running shoes today (not that I was running, I’m COVID fat). A few creek crossings with stepping stones that are just difficult enough that you’ll feel like a ninja after getting across, not so tough that you’ll likely have any issues.
March 27, 2021Very enjoyable walk! Nice inclines, stays a little wet if it has rained recently.
March 21, 2021March 21, 2021March 20, 2021Great day for a hike. Really stellar trail conditions.
March 14, 2021Fun ups & downs
March 13, 2021March 13, 2021Moderate to difficult, this trail is 7 mi. The streams were easy to cross, muddy conditions in some areas but love these trails. They are beautiful!
March 7, 2021Awesome!
February 27, 2021perkins Trail had a creek crossing that was too deep to cross and the trail conditions were rough but furnace run was great. missed riding run because of the creek being too deep
February 13, 2021February 13, 2021February 7, 2021January 31, 2021January 30, 2021Pretty Icey-bring your poles
January 28, 2021We ran Furnace Run loop and part of Perkins. It was snowing and very beautiful. The part of Perkins that leads to the creek is quite steep, and the crossing is treacherous.
January 25, 2021Great starter trail!
January 24, 2021January 24, 2021January 23, 2021January 23, 2021Awesome
January 18, 2021January 4, 2021Despite trail conditions, thanks to recent rain/snow, we LOVED this hike. Doesn’t really matter which direction you go, there are plenty of hills to climb. The creek crossings were more challenging than expected (based on other reviews) we COULD NOT avoid getting wet feet. Plenty of shortcuts & loops to allow for changing your route. Will DEFINITELY return to try this seven (7) mile trek. That’s right... 7-miles on Runkeeper & Fitbit.
December 19, 2020December 2, 2020November 29, 2020November 28, 2020MUDDY!
November 21, 2020
