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Elliott Woods State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Terre Haute, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elliott Woods State Nature Preserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, a playground, and bridges.
What runners say about Elliott Woods State Nature Preserve
“It is well maintained and has few visitors.”
“It is an almost 2 mile long gravel walking trail with great views of nature.”
“Very peaceful and relaxing place to get away too.”
Very cool place for a hike. When I come hear I like to find the owls and watch them. I was hear one day and could hear them so I followed the owl sounds and found a owl with baby’s. I like to go watch them when I am hiking in the area.
Came here on the 8th before the totality of the Eclipse. This is a nice walking area, with some nice hilly landscape and some cute little bridges that go over a stream. It reminded me of a hilly version of Russ Forest back in MI, minus the massive Beech Trees.
It takes roughly an hour to walk the trail, not bad for an adventure. Many crossover bridges on the trail. It was clean. Enough greenery to feel isolated but also really well marked, some hills scattered throughout. Perfect spot to get away from the noise in the city. A diamond in the rough for sure.
Camping, moderate trails, fishing, playground, Maple syrup, and now work out station very cool.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a nice walking area, with some nice hilly landscape and some cute little bridges that go over a stream.”
“It is an almost 2 mile long gravel walking trail with great views of nature.”
“There's hiking, fishing ,camping, playground,and bathrooms.”
“Very peaceful and relaxing place to get away too.”
“It is an almost 2 mile long gravel walking trail with great views of nature.”
Plan your run at Elliott Woods State Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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
- Websitein.gov
- Phone(812) 462-3392
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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