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Halls Creek Woods State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Morrow, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Halls Creek 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.
Kid-friendly nature preserve featuring a trail with wildflowers, and a stream.
What runners say about Halls Creek Woods State Nature Preserve
“Although this is a small preserve, it is very scenic, and the trails are well maintained.”
“This beautiful preserve has easy to follow trails and many memorable views.”
“(would be nice if a trail branch went down there) over all the loop is a peaceful stroll thru the high grounds between two tributaries flowing towards the Little Miami River.”
It's a nature preserve, so no animals or bicycles allowed. Rated easy, but the initial steep switchback is NOT easy and does need substantial maintenance due to erosion. Likely was last addressed in 2018. There are not any benches or paved parts, just felled trees to sit on.
Very enjoyable trail. It's rated easy, but I'd rate it on the tougher side of easy due to the steep climb at the beginning of the trail. This photo is just the first leg of the climb.
I love this trail, the difficulty is about perfect and the views are excellent. Not far at all from the city and I recommend going
There is A LOT of erosion on the trails, especially the inclines the back incline is more of a dried up wash out then a trail, the initial incline with man-made stairs needs to be repaired the landscape timbers are being undermined by erosion, some of the pathways have been blocked by fallen trees..
Trail conditions & character
“It's rated easy, but I'd rate it on the tougher side of easy due to the steep climb at the beginning of the trail.”
“Although this is a small preserve, it is very scenic, and the trails are well maintained.”
“(would be nice if a trail branch went down there) over all the loop is a peaceful stroll thru the high grounds between two tributaries flowing towards the Little Miami River.”
“(would be nice if a trail branch went down there) over all the loop is a peaceful stroll thru the high grounds between two tributaries flowing towards the Little Miami River.”
“Only small complaint is the parking lot has huge potholes so be careful when turning in.”
“There are not any benches or paved parts, just felled trees to sit on.”
Plan your run at Halls Creek Woods State Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitenaturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
- Phone+1 614-265-6561
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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