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Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomville, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Garlo Heritage 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.
What runners say about Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve
“The frogs and birds are almost deafening in some spots and there's lots of mud but very clean.”
“Lake is picturesque and bigger than expected with excellent views along Maria Trail.”
Beautiful park with a lot of trails. Hardly any elevation change throughout the trail, so the trails are very easy on the knees. The trails are also very wide which is great if you have a dog next to you.
Nice place with lots of trails. The frogs and birds are almost deafening in some spots and there's lots of mud but very clean. For horse friendly trails i was surprised to see them so free of droppings.
It’s beautiful in the snow and I had no idea it was so extensive. There’s lots of trails with historical signs. Blue jays, cardinals, robins, and so much more lives here. Most of the trails just loop around the ponds.
This is one of the best nature parks I have been to. Lots to discover and I love the peace and calmness it gives me. A good place for me to collect my thoughts and relief stress, a good place for anyone to let nature absorb your soul and bring a calmness to your life. Very beautiful and scenic.
Trail conditions & character
“Lake is picturesque and bigger than expected with excellent views along Maria Trail.”
Plan your run at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitesenecacountyparks.com
- Phone(419) 447-8091
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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