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Big Walnut Nature Preserve, Hall Woods Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Greencastle, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Walnut Nature Preserve, Hall Woods 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.
Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails.
What runners say about Big Walnut Nature Preserve, Hall Woods Trail
“Beautiful hike that takes you near the creek and up and down some Hills with stairs so it makes for an easy hike.”
“It's so peaceful out there.”
I've went here for years ,its a nice little hike. I think maybe a little over a mile? The trail is kept well and the views are decent. There is a little cabin that's cool to see and talk about There are 2 stair walls about 20 yards long,one down and the other up.
Beautiful hike that takes you near the creek and up and down some Hills with stairs so it makes for an easy hike. The trail is only about a mile long and is looped. Great place to check out for a quick little hike.
Hall woods is such a pristine, healthy little ecosystem. Lots interesting mushrooms, flora, majestic trees and singing birds. Everything that lives here is thriving. The trail is not long, but it’s perfect. I wouldn’t recommend for anyone who isn’t physically fit.
Beautiful little preserve with a nice trail through what can be a sea of Bluebells on the way to the creek. A few laps make a decent workout. The descent and ascent from the creek valley could be challenging for those with mobility concerns.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful hike that takes you near the creek and up and down some Hills with stairs so it makes for an easy hike.”
“- short 1 mile loop that has an old cabin, a river, and boardwalks - 4 parking spots at the entrance but it isn’t busy - no bathrooms - no entrance fee”
“- short 1 mile loop that has an old cabin, a river, and boardwalks - 4 parking spots at the entrance but it isn’t busy - no bathrooms - no entrance fee”
“- short 1 mile loop that has an old cabin, a river, and boardwalks - 4 parking spots at the entrance but it isn’t busy - no bathrooms - no entrance fee”
Plan your run at Big Walnut Nature Preserve, Hall Woods Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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