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Blue Rock Nature Preserve
3.8 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Findlay, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blue Rock Nature 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.
Laid-back nature preserve featuring a stone/paved route along with wooded areas and native plants.
What runners say about Blue Rock Nature Preserve
“A short stone/partially paved trail through the area provides views of trees and changing leaves, native plants, and quiet.”
A nice little nature area to see trees and small wildlife. A short stone/partially paved trail through the area provides views of trees and changing leaves, native plants, and quiet. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood at the south end of Findlay across a ballfield.
Quiet walking trails in a small area. Parking is an issue if you're not local to the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“A short stone/partially paved trail through the area provides views of trees and changing leaves, native plants, and quiet.”
“A short stone/partially paved trail through the area provides views of trees and changing leaves, native plants, and quiet.”
Plan your run at Blue Rock Nature 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.
- Phone+1 419-425-7275
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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