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Falls of the Ohio State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,425 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarksville, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Falls of the Ohio State 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 on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.
What runners say about Falls of the Ohio State Park
“This is a beautiful park with a great view of the dam and the Louisville skyline.”
Great place to check out the dam! I did not go inside the facility, but the outdoor view is beautiful. You can fishing in here. They have a short trail on the west of the parking lot which is also great to check out.
What a great place to explore! We scrambled down to the shoreline while examining the rocks as we went. Many unusual formations and fossils were scattered everywhere. We will definitely return to walk around more.
We had a great visit to Falls of the Ohio State Park while exploring the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail! It was fascinating to stand along the same riverbanks connected to the early days of the expedition and imagine the journey beginning right here along the Ohio River.
Falls of the Ohio State Park was a great stop on our way home to Northwest Indiana from our weekend away in Louisville. The indoor exhibit was well curated and engaging. My wife and I appreciated the fact that it modernized and not outdated. The short film was informative and well made.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park with a great view of the dam and the Louisville skyline.”
“They have a short trail on the west of the parking lot which is also great to check out.”
“Being able to walk out onto the fossil beds was such a unique experience, and we would love to visit again when the water level is lower.”
“The bathrooms were clean and kept up and the picnic areas were beautiful!”
“The beach is not accessible by stroller.”
Plan your run at Falls of the Ohio State Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitein.gov
- Phone+1 812-280-9970
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
Running trails near Clarksville
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
River Walk And Park
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Ohio River Greenway
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Scenic riverfront park trail for walking, hiking and cycling .
Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Park featuring trails (including one to Ohio Falls) and a history exhibit.
River Walk and Bike Trail
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