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Hellbender Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomingdale, Ohio · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Hellbender Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Hellbender Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Very nice scenic trail for walking, wildlife viewing, and photography!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Such a nice and peaceful hike.”

Really well taken care of trail that walks you through the history of the railway, its workers, and the bridge and tunnel here. The tunnel is kind of spooky; bring a flashlight!

★★★★★ — Nathan , Jun 2025

Very nice scenic trail for walking, wildlife viewing, and photography!

★★★★★ — Dave , Jul 2025

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL! Did I mention this area and trail are beautiful? I highly recommend taking a stroll here...whether you are alone and want some "me time" and peace, with your romantic partner, with your kids, with your best friend(s)....whatever the situation....this place is PERFECT!

★★★★★ — Emily , May 2025

Very fun trail with great sights and a cool tunnel. Stroller friendly!

★★★★★ — Phil , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 39 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Very nice scenic trail for walking, wildlife viewing, and photography!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Such a nice and peaceful hike.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Nice flat terrain on a crushed stone walking trail, train tunnel is cool on a hot day.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitejeffersonswcd.org
  • Phone(740) 264-9790
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Hellbender Preserve

800 Co Rd 36, Bloomingdale, OH 43910

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.