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Collegial Woods Trails

4.9 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Zanesville, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Collegial Woods Trails' 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.

MixedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Collegial Woods Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great place to visit and enjoy a nice walk thru the woods. Not sure why the address brings you here but this trail is on the north side of Zane State College. There is a nice Pavillion there that has restrooms for use and they are kept clean.

★★★★★ — Bryan , May 2024

It wasn't a loop as I expected, but there's a ton of trails off the main trail. My Boston Tourist (Terrier) and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring. We will most likely be back, next time we're in the area.

★★★★★ — Melanie , May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms

“There is a nice Pavillion there that has restrooms for use and they are kept clean.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Collegial Woods Trails

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • Websitemvparkdistrict.org
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Where to find Collegial Woods Trails

1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701

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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.