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Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Piqua, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary'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.
Scenic 100-acre park featuring a peaceful 1-mi. boardwalk loop trail through a wet beech maple forest.
What runners say about Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary
“A smaller park but very well maintained with some nice a couple nice trails a natural arboretum and a fishing pond.”
“Well maintained pathways and very scenic views.”
“Quiet, peaceful, beautiful.”
“Nice short easy walk on a boardwalk.”
As always, a wonderful place to walk. All year round, the boardwalk is well maintained.
Timed our visit just right for the Spring wild flowers. Signs along the way for those not familiar with the flowers. Nice boardwalk for an easy walk.
Nice short easy walk on a boardwalk. The reason for the boardwalk is that it’s quite wet and marshy. I recommend bug spray as well. It’s a thick wooded area that should be really nice in autumn. I plan to find out
Well maintained pathways and very scenic views. Was a fun little path to take family to. Wild flowers all over with posted information plaques.
Trail conditions & character
“Well maintained pathways and very scenic views.”
“There's also restrooms 😁 Grabry is just a great place to visit.”
“Strollers and wheelchairs will not struggle on the walk at all as long as you can make a short (really really short) roll over loose stone to get to the path.”
Plan your run at Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Websitemiamicountyparks.com
- Phone(937) 335-6273
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