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Clegg Memorial Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 345 Google reviews · Running trail in Lafayette, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clegg Memorial Garden'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.
Elevated walking trails in a memorial botanical garden with prairie, oak woodlands & a scenic creek.
What runners say about Clegg Memorial Garden
“The trails seem well maintained and there are some improved structures like stairs and bridges for the creek crossings, ascents, and decents.”
“Nice quiet and peaceful place to visit for a walk through the scenic waterside property.”
“Was visiting from the pnw and had a great little run.”
“Parking is across the street and it is up in a hilly area, but it seems pretty quiet area and secluded.”
Another exceptional nature area in Lafayette! My Son and I went walking on the trails...did 3.5 miles! It's so pretty! From the main building, if you take the trails to the "right," you'll be on what I call the upper trails. Very well kept, packed dirt trails, with lots of scenic Vista stops.
Great trails! Sections with clear path and sections to go off path (ravine area). Some parts lead to the Wildcat Creek. Benches & overlooks. Well maintained, usually pretty quiet. Small parking lot across the road. Overlooks the Wildcat and is beautiful in the fall especially
Once I went there in the afternoon. Some days later I went in the morning after a snowfall. The Garden looked great with sunshine over the snow. Glad I decided to go on the hiking trip a second time in the morning. Going to visit again when there will be flowers.
Gorgeous this time of year! This was my first visit, found it while looking for a stop on my way home to Chicago from Indy. Lots of stairs, so keep that in mind, otherwise easy "hiking". Many benches available to sit and rest. Wonderful views of creek.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice quiet and peaceful place to visit for a walk through the scenic waterside property.”
“A very well laid out series of trails that involve elevation changes through native wildflowers and other plants.”
“Parking is across the street and it is up in a hilly area, but it seems pretty quiet area and secluded.”
“Parking is across the street and it is up in a hilly area, but it seems pretty quiet area and secluded.”
Plan your run at Clegg Memorial Garden
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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitenicheslandtrust.org
- Phone+1 765-423-1325
- 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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