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Black Swamp Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Bowling Green, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Black Swamp Preserve'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 Black Swamp Preserve
“It's always really clean, there are a bunch of restrooms and water fountains along the park.”
“Beautiful trail, tons of scenery, a few parks along the way and plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains”
What a great trail. Paved the whole way with beautiful sights and sounds. We felt very safe, and a police officer was driving in the trail saying hi to everyone. The trail was of sufficient length to get a good workout in. I will be visiting again!
Been living in BG for 27 years, been driving my new Ebike around because my car is kaput. This is a very nice trail, clean, pretty, quiet, and safe. 10/10.
It was very beautiful. 4 stars just because the online advertising makes it seem as though there is more to the park. There is only a trail to walk/ ride bikes on. Very beautiful! My son and I came across a doe and 3 fawn crossing the path 10 feet in front of us. She was calm. Used to people. I managed pics and video.
Not the most exciting path, but if you go in the winter, there’s lots of fun ice.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail, tons of scenery, a few parks along the way and plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains”
“The opening and closing times on Google Maps don’t match up with the trail sign but it’s a lovely paved path through a large meadow leading to a bike path.”
“Beautiful trail, tons of scenery, a few parks along the way and plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains”
“As soon as you get home strip and put all your clothes and dogs leash and harness in the dryer.”
“Beautiful trail, tons of scenery, a few parks along the way and plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains”
Plan your run at Black Swamp Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewcparks.org
- Phone(419) 353-1897
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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