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Heart of Ohio Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Vernon, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Heart of Ohio Trail'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.
Paved hiking trail with scenic views that's suitable for children.
What runners say about Heart of Ohio Trail
“It a constant must visit❤🥰 the hard work that goes into maintaining this beautiful trial does not go unnoticed.”
Nice trail that is fully paved. Not as well developed as Kokosing Gap Trail, but still has some nice scenery. looks like restrooms every 6 miles or so. No facilities at the trailhead right now, so we needed to run down to McDonald's before we started the ride. We would love to ride it again in the spring.
This was a lovely bike trip- I took the trail from Centerburg to Mt Vernon and back. The wildflowers framed the trail for most of the trip. The trail follows the creek, so you can hear the refreshing babbling of the creek while you go.
Beautiful shady trail that is a lovely bike ride from Centerburg to Mount Vernon. The Mount Vernon end has trailheads along Ariel Foundation Park, a super place to explore. The Centerburg trailhead is at Memorial Park and has convenient parking just off Route 3.
Very nice trail and is most enjoyable riding from Centerburg to Mount Vernon.
Trail conditions & character
“It a constant must visit❤🥰 the hard work that goes into maintaining this beautiful trial does not go unnoticed.”
“No facilities at the trailhead right now, so we needed to run down to McDonald's before we started the ride.”
Plan your run at Heart of Ohio Trail
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
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
Running trails near Mt Vernon
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Memorial Park
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Chester Shock Park
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Ariel-Foundation Park
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Sprawling, 250-acre park built on former factory grounds featuring hiking trails, a museum & lakes.
Kokosing Gap Trail
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Paved trail for biking, running, walking, hiking, rollerblading and jogging with benches and scenic views.
Knox Woods State Nature Preserve
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Wolf Run Regional Park
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Open park featuring fenced dog runs, shady trails, a storybook trail and picnic areas.