TRAIL UPDATES

Visitors should follow all posted trail and parking area closure signs and are encouraged to check back for updates before their visit.  Trails are closed to all users while trail crews are using equipment to complete repairs and maintenance.

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail (western Stark County)
May 10- Unpredictable surface conditions should be expected behind the Massillon Water Treatment plant.  The trail is passable, please use caution. 
The Rt. 21 bridge in Navarre will be replaced from Feb. - Oct. 2013 and may result in periodic closings and equipment crossings near the Towpath Trail crossings.

Watch for loose stone in between Rt. 212 and Craig Pittman.

For a complete list of Canalway construction and closure alerts visit the Ohio & Erie Canalway Trail Updates page.  

Hoover Trail (North Canton)
May 10- All portions are open and in good shape.

Mahoning Valley Trail (Alliance)
May 10- Gaskill Dr. to Rockhill Ave. is now open but watch for loose stone after repairs.

Middle Branch Trail (Canton)
May 10- All portions are open and in good shape. Watch for loose stone on portions on the GlenOak Loop section.

Molly Stark Park (Louisville and Nimishillen Twp.)
The environmental assessment of Molly Stark Park, 7900 Columbus Rd. NE, near Louisville has been completed and shows no contamination of land or water around the park. However, the assessment also confirmed that the former hospital building on the site is contaminated with asbestos. The Stark County Park District would like to salvage part of the building for community use, and is pursuing grant opportunities that will abate the asbestos in the buildings.

West Branch Trail (through Canton City Parks)
May 10- All portions are open and in good shape.

Whitacre Greer Park
May 10- All portions are open and in good shape.