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Baker Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Coldwater, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Baker Woods' 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 Baker Woods
“Was very wet couldn't walk most of it but is very beautiful”
“It provides a lot of shade unlike the nearby prairies and it features a lot of mushrooms/fungi.”
“The trails are easy to follow.”
“Peaceful little level hike through the woods”
Very nice little hike. Beautiful and peaceful. Yes it’s a little wet, but if you’re a true nature lover or hiker that shouldn’t matter Loved it!!!!!!
Well-kept trails in a quiet location. Perfect place to take a short walk in the shade.
Lovely old growth woods in the middle of Ohio farmland. While small and not handicapped accessible, the trails are just long enough for a pleasant hike. Many cool things to see here: tall, old maples, oaks, hickories, and even pawpaws! Mayapples, too, and more trees with burls than I've ever seen in one area.
This is a unique preserve in the area. It provides a lot of shade unlike the nearby prairies and it features a lot of mushrooms/fungi. You can have a very pleasant walk here on a hot summer day. It’s also not too buggy. The trails are easy to follow.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to clear your mind and just a nice place to just think and enjoy the view of life.”
“Peaceful little level hike through the woods”
“It provides a lot of shade unlike the nearby prairies and it features a lot of mushrooms/fungi.”
Plan your run at Baker Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Websitenaturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
- Phone+1 614-265-6561
- 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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