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Forrest Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Tiffin, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Forrest 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.
Tranquil nature preserve known for its trails on the Honey Creek and Sandusky River that pass through fields, forests and uplands.
What runners say about Forrest Nature Preserve
“The trails are well maintained and I can tell the bugs aren't starving to death because I made it out unscathed.”
“Beautiful park with nice clear hiking trails and wildflower meadows”
“This park also has clearly marked signs and maps along the way all throughout the park.”
“This place is so beautiful and peaceful 🥰😎❤🦋”
Do you enjoy hiking through a vastly diverse nature terrain? Want to see meadow land, water, and thick forest paths? If so, then this is a great place for you to explore!
This is one of my favorite places in Seneca county.. There are two trailheads and parking lots, both of which can hold about 12 to 15 cars. There is a restroom at the trailhead off 151. There is an upland trail and several lowland trails on both sides of Honey Creek. There are wooded trails, wood bridges and stairs.
Lovely! The reviews ain't lying. Meadows, woods, creeks, nature. You'll get a nice variety here. The only thing that leaves me wanting is more! The trails are well maintained and I can tell the bugs aren't starving to death because I made it out unscathed.
I typically don't like out and back trails, but the two I walked today here with my kids were ok. Very short, well maintained. We were warned against ticks here, but we didn't have any trouble. There are a couple geocaches in the area as well if you're into that.
Trail conditions & character
“This nature preserve offers two parking lots, one on CR 6 and the other on Infirmary Rd.”
“Beautiful park with nice clear hiking trails and wildflower meadows”
“Bathroom at the beginning and doggie bags so if you're furry friend comes with you there's a place to put their boom boom!”
“When the water is low you can cross the creek to get from the lower loop to the upper loop.”
“There are several park map signs and trails are well marked and groomed.”
“This place is so beautiful and peaceful 🥰😎❤🦋”
“There was rain the day before and the Sandusky river was high and muddy.”
Plan your run at Forrest Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitesenecacountyparks.com
- Phone+1 419-310-5280
- Social Facebook
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