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Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · Running trail in Mansfield, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Fowler 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 with a short hiking trail and a boardwalk through remnants of old-growth forest.
What runners say about Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve
“This was a great little walk with some beautiful natural flowers in the spring and it has a wooden boardwalk on the entire trail so no muddy feet!”
“I'm no trail expert,hiker or enthusiastic nature guy but this was a nice peaceful stroll in the woods.”
“The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it was short and didn't have that wow factor but it was still a great easy walk with mature trees and lots of marshy areas.”
As expected. Very pretty scenery. 1.25 mile walk. This year is very dry so there was no marsh like usual.
Great place to go for a walk to the woods or a roll through the woods I guess you could say it was nice to see a place I can take my wheelchair and go through the woods and look at everything I definitely recommend it the kids loved it I loved it don't forget the bug spray if you go mosquitoes were kind of crazy
Perfect location for a family outing. The board walk makes it easy for anyone to venture into the woods and enjoy nature up close!
This was a great little walk with some beautiful natural flowers in the spring and it has a wooden boardwalk on the entire trail so no muddy feet! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it was short and didn't have that wow factor but it was still a great easy walk with mature trees and lots of marshy areas.
Trail conditions & character
“This was a great little walk with some beautiful natural flowers in the spring and it has a wooden boardwalk on the entire trail so no muddy feet!”
“This was a great little walk with some beautiful natural flowers in the spring and it has a wooden boardwalk on the entire trail so no muddy feet!”
“I'm no trail expert,hiker or enthusiastic nature guy but this was a nice peaceful stroll in the woods.”
“This was a great little walk with some beautiful natural flowers in the spring and it has a wooden boardwalk on the entire trail so no muddy feet!”
Plan your run at Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone+1 614-265-6565
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