Whether stretching to touch their toes, hopping over rocks or testing their strength on the chin up bars, visitors have been delighted and challenged by Parcours trails at Goodyear Heights Metro Park and Sand Run Metro Park for years. Each trail features 18 exercise stations with recommended reps for beginner and experienced users alike, as well as prompts to walk or run between stations.
Over the past couple of years, these trails have received much-needed updates, including new signs crafted by Summit Metro Parks staff and equipment featuring exercises that visitors have come to know and love. The most recent updates were completed during 2024 and funded by the Summit Metro Parks Foundation Trails Fund, which supports the ongoing costs of trail and trailhead maintenance, as well as the creation of new trails.
Though both trails consist of the same 18 exercise stations, each offers unique terrain and scenery for visitors to enjoy. The 1.8-mile Parcours Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park begins with an uphill hike before continuing through woods and crossing paths with the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail. The 1.5-mile Parcours Trail at Sand Run Metro Park connects to the Jogging Trail after descending into the valley, then breaks off to return uphill to the trailhead.
If you’re looking for your next brisk winter hike or a unique workout in support of your New Year’s resolution, look no further than Parcours trails in Summit Metro Parks!
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