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Bonneyville Mill County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,034 Google reviews · Running trail in Bristol, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Bonneyville Mill County Park'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.

ScenicRestrooms

Free county park featuring a working mill, along with trails, waterfalls and a schoolhouse.

What runners say about Bonneyville Mill County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,034 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Lots of nice trails to walk on, clean restrooms and plenty of picnic tables to sit at.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“The bonneyville mill what's so beautiful the walking trails were very nice and the way they went around the water was beautiful”

Gorgeous park with so many trails to explore! Our rescue dog and I enjoyed taking some photos and exploring while my husband was performing a puppet show at Eby Pines campground. There are many bathrooms and picnic tables dotted throughout the property.

★★★★★ — Carolyn , Jun 2022

We were looking for a mill with a water wheel when we found this one. It's not a vertical water wheel but a turbine wheel in the water. It was explained to us that because of the terrain and water levels, there was no way to use a vertical wheel.

★★★★★ — Lonnie , Sep 2024

This park has a beautiful old mill that is still operating. They grind wheat, corn, buckwheat, and other grains, which you may purchase at the mill. This park has several hiking trails and a picnic pavilion. A very interesting place to visit. There are also some other historic buildings in the park.

★★★★★ — Lowell , Nov 2024

Beautiful trails! Some are needing to be fixed and reopened due to flooding only reason in giving 4/5 stars. The mill is free and open everyday but Mondays. During the summer they will run the mill and you can watch them make flour. Great family activity and great place to take photos

★★★★☆ — Green , May 2025

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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 16 mentions

“The bonneyville mill what's so beautiful the walking trails were very nice and the way they went around the water was beautiful”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Lots of nice trails to walk on, clean restrooms and plenty of picnic tables to sit at.”

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Plan your run at Bonneyville Mill County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websiteelkhartcountyparks.org
  • Phone+1 574-825-1324
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–8 pm
Sunday 9 am–8 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 Bonneyville Mill County Park

53373 Co Rd 131, Bristol, IN 46507

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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.