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Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 382 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntertown, Indiana · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust'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.

ScenicHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park featuring winding trails through woods and fields, many leading to creeks, steps and hills.

What runners say about Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (382 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“This is a beautiful, peaceful hiking area with well-maintained trails that feel like classic hiking paths, which I really appreciate.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“This is a beautiful, peaceful hiking area with well-maintained trails that feel like classic hiking paths, which I really appreciate.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“This is a beautiful, peaceful hiking area with well-maintained trails that feel like classic hiking paths, which I really appreciate.”

Very nice nature preserve. Good amount of parking. But be warned; lots of people bring their dogs, and also don't clean up after them. They trim foliage around the trails nicely so it's easy to walk. Great for people who use iNaturalist. We go here often.

★★★★☆ — Grace , Jul 2025

This place feels like peace. The trails are well kept, even though a storm had knocked over a few trees, the main trails were all accessible.

★★★★★ — Kayla , Sep 2023

This is one of my favorite places to walk. It's peaceful and the trails are well maintained. It was a little sad to see someone recently carved their initials into a very large tree. And when we were walking there was a group of teens with rc cars.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Mar 2023

Had the entire place to myself on a sunny Friday evening and experienced so much wildlife! Disturbed a young buck from his nest and he watched me from 50 feet away. A red tailed hawk swooped up to a nearby tree and watched me go on my way from its perch.

★★★★★ — Emm , Jun 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“This is a beautiful, peaceful hiking area with well-maintained trails that feel like classic hiking paths, which I really appreciate.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“This is a beautiful, peaceful hiking area with well-maintained trails that feel like classic hiking paths, which I really appreciate.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Parking is easy and right off the street, and the trails are simple to navigate without getting lost.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“Rivers, swamps, bridges, hills and a lot of big old trees.”

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Plan your run at Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Websiteacreslandtrust.org
  • Phone(260) 637-2273
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 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 Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust

340 W Shoaff Rd, Huntertown, IN 46748

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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.