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Big Walnut Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Walnut 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 Big Walnut Trail
“I love Big Walnut trail as It is peaceful and scenic view is beautiful!”
“Great for a nice peaceful walk, greeted by smiles and waves along the paths.”
One of my favorite local trails in the Gahanna area. Love the scenery beautiful bridges and added artwork. Great for a nice peaceful walk, greeted by smiles and waves along the paths.
This is a great family friendly trail. It is mom/kid friendly too with restrooms at several parks along the way & I believe it is completely pavement or sidewalk for the whole thing, so jogging strollers and bikes will work! There are some quite steep parts, especially at Knobb Hill!
So cute! Follow the path through the golf course to the mini arboretum along the creek. A charming walk for any season. If you go in winter, be super careful if you cross any wooden bridges!
This is a great place to take a walk or walk your dog. It is paved and mostly flat, especially along the creek. Depending on the time of day, it has many shaded areas to enjoy. You can also walk on both sides of the creek near the downtown area.
Trail conditions & character
“I love Big Walnut trail as It is peaceful and scenic view is beautiful!”
“Great for a nice peaceful walk, greeted by smiles and waves along the paths.”
“It is paved and mostly flat, especially along the creek.”
Plan your run at Big Walnut Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
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