Daffodil Trail Hike Overview
- Length: .75 miles ( 1.21m) round-trip
- Hiking Time: 20 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation Gain: 90 feet
- Route: Loop
- Best Season: Spring. When the daffodils are in full bloom
- Pets Allowed: Yes (leashed)
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Finding the Trailhead: 3100 Brush Road, Richfield Ohio 44286
Daffodil Trail
The Daffodil Trail is a .75-mile loop that starts at the Daffodil Trailhead off of Brush Road.
To begin, pull into the Daffodil Trail parking lot. It should be noted that this is a very small parking lot with little to no parking spaces. When the daffodils on the trail reach 50 to 100% full-bloom, this parking lot and trail get packed, so it’s best to visit during a weekday or early morning or late evening on weekends.
When leaving your car, you will head directly to the trailhead (you cannot miss it) and walk straight for about 2 minutes. During this section of the hike, you will notice little to no daffodils before coming up on the loop.
Once you get to the loop, you can either go clockwise or counterclockwise. My personal preference is to go counterclockwise. By doing this, you will immediately notice, to your right, a small daffodil garden that has a variety of daffodil flowers that you will encounter on the hike. While the exact number of daffodils is unknown, it is believed that there are thousands throughout this section of Furnance Run (Summit Metro Parks).
After you learn about the daffodils, you will see, continue on the trail through the beautiful furnace run forest. This is the perfect family-friendly hike in Northeast Ohio, because it’s short, flat, and has lots of variety to keep your children entertained.
Within a couple of minutes, you’ll have up on the first section of daffodils to your right. Take as much time as you need exploring, taking pictures, and even smelling these beautiful flowers.
When you are done with the first section of daffodil flowers, continue on the trail for another 1/2 mile. One of the most unique features of the daffodil trail in Furnace Run is how the daffodils follow the edge of the path as it curves in and out of the forest.
Throughout this entire hike, you’ll continue to notice thousands of daffodils throughout the trail. Not only this, though, but there are about a half dozen benches along the path where you can take breaks if you are tired, want to enjoy a few minutes of solitude, or just take in the beautiful valley that cuts beneath you.
As you finish the loop, you’ll notice there is a rippling creek down and to the right, along with one final park bench and amazing pine trees surrounding it. Do not skip on this. After a hard rain, the creek becomes a roaring river, almost mimicking a waterfall, and if there isn’t any rain, it becomes a peaceful stream that complements an amazing day.
When you are finished exploring the area, head back to your car and either explore the surrounding Richfield and Brecksville cities or take a quick drive to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to spend some additional time hiking the magnificent trails.
Alternative Option
If you’ve enjoyed the Daffodil Trail, you’ll love the Towpath Cherry Blossoms, just a short drive away.
The benefits of this hike are the following:
- Views of the unique Cherry Blossoms
- The ability to hike as far as you want and experience more than just flower blooms.
- Much more parking with much more to do after you visit
- A visit to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Frequently Asked Questions
You can hike on this trail any time of the year. However, early April, when daffodils are in full bloom, is the perfect time to visit.
Yes, you can bring leashed dogs on the trail year-round. They’ll love to play in the creek at the bottom of the hill.
No, this trail is not recommended for individuals with mobility challenges or physical disabilities.
This trail is perfect for kids and families that want a short but fulfilling hike. It’s perfect for beginners, and everyone will love the beautiful colors.
This trail can be run on, but given its short length and crowding, it is better to hike.
Deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits frequent this trail.
You can park right at the trailhead. It should be noted that there are just a few spots, and it gets very crowded on the weekend and weeknights. You may have to make a short drive down the road to park on the street.
Daffodil Trail is a short, easy trail in Summit County, ideal for beginners.
This trail gets very crowded when the daffodils bloom in early April. This is one of the most popular trails for spring flower blooms in Northeast Ohio. During any other time, though, the trail is not very crowded.
No, you can hike this trail at any time.
Yes, the Daffodil Trail is well marked, and its short length means you will not get lost or rerouted.
Carrying a phone, a backpack, water, hiking boots or shoes, and a light snack. In the summer, carrying 2 liters of water is recommended when it is hot and humid due to the altitude and heat.
Daffodil Trail Map
Daffodil Trail Driving Directions
The easiest way to get to the Daffodil Trail is to input Daffodil Trail (3100 Brush Road, Richfield Ohio 44286) into your phone and GPS, as the trail starts here.
Driving Directions:
- There are numerous ways to get to the Daffodil Trailhead. If you are coming from the north, you can arrive via Highway 77 or Black Road to Brush Road. If you are coming from the south, you can arrive through Highway 77 or Black Road to Brush Road.
Learn More About Summit County Metro Parks
Daffodil Trail is one of the most beautiful spring flower hikes in Summit County. There are numerous other fulfilling hikes, though, that can be enjoyed during the day or on a long weekend in the area. Check out some of my other favorite hikes below.
