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Abshire Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 318 Google reviews · Running trail in Goshen, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Abshire Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Public park featuring picnic areas, a restroom, and a trailhead for the Pumpkinvine Trail.

What runners say about Abshire Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (318 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, drinking fountains, pretty flower garden and nice paths that go off from there.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful park and quilt garden right next to the Pumpkinvine trail!”

Love this place..punkin vine trail runs from elkhart all the way to Middlebury and has great nature and side trails along the way. Peaceful place. And Abshire hill is great for sledding in the winter. Been going there since I was a kid and now my kids do to.

★★★★★ — Mikey , Sep 2023

One of the best bike trails I have ever been on. Beautiful park. So much to see

★★★★★ — Naomi , May 2025

One of the most convenient points of access to the Pumpkinvine and other trails including a safe walking trail to the fairgrounds if you like a little exercise and want to avoid traffic and parking there. Clean restrooms and water fountains.

★★★★★ — Tom , Mar 2024

Love the entrance to the Pumpkin Vine trail here. Other events Goshen does throughout the year are great! The bathrooms aren’t the greatest but not bad for a park bathroom.

★★★★☆ — Anthony , Jul 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, drinking fountains, pretty flower garden and nice paths that go off from there.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful park and quilt garden right next to the Pumpkinvine trail!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Plenty of parking space, good facilities and direct access to the Pumpkinvine Trail.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Nice wide paved trail to walk, jog, or bike on.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Clean bathrooms, drinking fountains, pretty flower garden and nice paths that go off from there.”

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Plan your run at Abshire Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitegoshenindiana.org
  • Phone+1 574-534-2901
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Abshire Park

1302 E Lincoln Ave, Goshen, IN 46528

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.