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Germantown MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 Google reviews · Running trail in Germantown, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 27 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Germantown MetroPark'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.
This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.
What runners say about Germantown MetroPark
“5 Rivers Metroparks keep the grounds and trails well maintained.”
“Such a lovely park that is quiet and has lots of beautiful hiking options.”
“Well marked and miles and miles to explore.”
“Such a lovely park that is quiet and has lots of beautiful hiking options.”
This is a nice park with great trails. We went around the orange trail and it goes through a great variety in terrain. 2022: We hit the silver trail this time. Great variety in old forest, through a meadow, over ridges and down into valleys. Really enjoyable.
we came on a Sunday to take some family pictures, it's so pretty here, there were other families taking pictures as well because of how pretty it is. Highly recommend the trails as well, so peaceful.
I'm from Michigan and love hiking. But there is nothing there to compare! The variety of terrain and trails never get old. I love Dayton and all the metroparks❣️❣️ I love Ohio!!✌️❤️🖖
Great Backcountry camping! Only a short hike to your site, plenty of space between campsites. Group cooking area, and fully stocked outhouse yards away. Plan on going on a clear night to see an amazing star filled sky. Highly recommend you get out there!
Trail conditions & character
“Such a lovely park that is quiet and has lots of beautiful hiking options.”
“There are many picnic area (some reservable), restrooms & outhouses, water fountains, and maps.”
“I don't really like looping myself so this orange trail is great to be able to keep me occupied while doing 8 to 9 miles.”
“Restrooms of various forms are scattered throughout the parks winding road that makes a loop.”
“You can spend the entire day here exploring these woods, the river, hills, campsites, picnic areas hidden coves.”
“Such a lovely park that is quiet and has lots of beautiful hiking options.”
“There were a couple restrooms but the park could use one at the NW corner parking area.”
“There are many picnic area (some reservable), restrooms & outhouses, water fountains, and maps.”
Plan your run at Germantown MetroPark
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance27 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.org
- Phone+1 937-275-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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