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Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Galena, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail'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.
What runners say about Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail
Natural path with lush surroundings. The one way trail is quite wide, consisting of grass and ground cover. You can do the full 3.6 miles or do a 1 mile variant. The trail starts and ends at a boat ramp, so you will be fighting for parking spots with trucks and trailers. But, once on the trail, it was pretty personal.
There are 3 different trails. A short one that it's 1 mile, one that it's around 2 miles, and one that's 3.6 miles!! The nature is remarkable and it is a very peaceful place. I went to the trail that it is 3.6 miles, but unfortunately I couldn't walk it all because it was very wet.
This is a nice grass trail that is mowed. It was a little confusing while parking as to where the trail starts but it's on the right as you drive up to boat trailer parking area. If you go in the morning to walk, wear waterproof shoes because there's a lot of dew in the grass, and your shoes and socks will get wet.
The trails are wide and grassy, so they can get muddy. Lots of parking. And the bathroom is quite nice for a park.
Trail conditions & character
“It was a little confusing while parking as to where the trail starts but it's on the right as you drive up to boat trailer parking area.”
“The trails are wide and grassy, so they can get muddy.”
“Great hike, nicely groomed trails, restrooms were gross though, especially for the ladies from my understanding”
“If you are looking to walk your dog, this would be a nice setting for them to explore.”
Plan your run at Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone+1 740-548-4631
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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