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Ancient Trail
3.5 ★★★★☆ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Grove City, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ancient 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 Ancient Trail
This is an easy trail with little elevation change. The trail is mostly grass and is well maintained. There is also an earthen mound along the trail.
The trail itself wasn't that special but other trail along the creek was well worth it.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone+1 614-370-6254
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
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