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Baker Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Athens, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Baker Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Baker Preserve
Nice place to hike. Lots of wildflowers trails are kept clean enjoy hiking here
Nice, secluded preserve just east of Athens. Very few people seem to hike here. Better trail blazes are needed in some spots. It can get kind of confusing with all of the leaves on the ground and missing trail blazes. Just be observant and you will be fine.
A hidden in plain sight gem. Just a touch east of the main large trail complex originating at ault Park. Lovely flowers and a lovely sandstone bluff that you skirt the base of on the main trail.
Definitely a challenging hike. There are some very scenic views and interesting rock formations. An easier to read map at the trailhead would be helpful.
Trail conditions & character
“The parking lot is small and easy to miss, so be aware when traveling there.”
Plan your run at Baker Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteathensconservancy.org
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