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Burkhart Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Paragon, Indiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Burkhart Creek 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.
Park with a playground featuring winding trails, shelters and creeks.
What runners say about Burkhart Creek County Park
“The walking paths have a variety of surface from natural to paved there are beautiful trails thru denae paths or a wide open space perfect for cyclist, runner or hiker.”
“The trails are peaceful whether you're walking with a friend or riding bikes with the family.”
Really wonderful place to hike up and down hills or choose a flat trail if you need something easy on the knees. There is a awesome place to let your kids or pet play in the water. Lots of wet land areas where you can find lots of frogs and bull frogs.
Wonderful little park, very excellent ridge to climb, nice shelter, cool picnic spot by a creek bed. Fun to scamper. I do like the 3 biomes - forest, prairie, wetland - all in such a small area, very unique. Excellent 1 mile paved trail good for bikes or easier walking. Nice gravel trails in the trees.
This is a beautifully hidden gem in rural morgan Co. The walking paths have a variety of surface from natural to paved there are beautiful trails thru denae paths or a wide open space perfect for cyclist, runner or hiker. Call reception is spotty but you won't miss it.
Nice country setting park. Paved and primitive trails. Has a few shelters available and some playground equipment. Quiet and peaceful. Great place to walk the dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are peaceful whether you're walking with a friend or riding bikes with the family.”
“The walking paths have a variety of surface from natural to paved there are beautiful trails thru denae paths or a wide open space perfect for cyclist, runner or hiker.”
“A little off the beaten path, but a very nice park in the country, with paved and gravel trails, including one that follows along meandering Burkhart Creek.”
“This park has nice walking trails, gravel and paved, winding through fields full of wild growth and up a hill blanketed with trees.”
“Great place to get yourself and kids as well as dogs outside and enjoying the fresh air.”
“Really wonderful place to hike up and down hills or choose a flat trail if you need something easy on the knees.”
“It has only 2 shelters which are both by the different parking areas.”
Plan your run at Burkhart Creek County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemorgancountyparks.org
- Phone(765) 318-2685
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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