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Byers Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Byers Woods' 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.
Paved trail, park for families offering hiking routes, fishing spots and playgrounds.
What runners say about Byers Woods
“It is a well maintained park and is very nice and beautiful scenery and not too difficult of a hike for anyone.”
“It is a well maintained park and is very nice and beautiful scenery and not too difficult of a hike for anyone.”
“A very nice park, with well-maintained, easy walking trails through a variety of settings.”
Byers woods is probably my favorite park in Ashland. You get a good variety of trails, both paved and natural, forest and prairie, a few ponds to enjoy, and even a decent restroom if needed. There's a playground for the kids and a pavilion for picnics.
We always enjoy taking our dog for a walk at Byers Woods. So peaceful. Eastern Bluebirds and fishing are worth spending time at this park. Another enjoyable walk with our dog around the Prairie and Woods loops. So peaceful.
A very nice park, with well-maintained, easy walking trails through a variety of settings. Woods, open fields, around ponds, all very easy walks with some lovely scenery.
Very nice and clean. Small playground. If you are looking for easy to traverse, paved walking or jogging this is perfect. Enjoyed the butterflies and natural flowers and ponds. Bathrooms were clean. The only negative is they were out of hand sanitizer in bathroom. All in all very nice.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a nice place to come for a bit for sure and the trails are paved with a few short off shoots in the woods (dont know how far they go though).”
“We always enjoy taking our dog for a walk at Byers Woods.”
“You get a good variety of trails, both paved and natural, forest and prairie, a few ponds to enjoy, and even a decent restroom if needed.”
“) From this parking lot there is a paved loop for strollers.”
“) From this parking lot there is a paved loop for strollers.”
Plan your run at Byers Woods
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 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.
- Websiteashlandcountyparks.com
- Phone+1 419-281-6466
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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