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Hermon Woodlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 422 Google reviews · Running trail in Lima, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hermon Woodlands' 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 park offering marked trails for walking and rope swinging, as well as forest, woodland and creek scenery. Includes a playground and a sheltered area.
What runners say about Hermon Woodlands
“The trails are well maintained, and the views are beautiful.”
“The trails are well maintained, and the views are beautiful.”
“The back pavilion is the better of the two just because it gets more shade throughout the day, and it's closer to the playground and trails.”
Beautiful and well maintained trails and park. Nice bathrooms and shelter house. Plenty of parking space. Kids loved the imagination trail and all it offered to play on/in. We enjoyed the storybook trail, book is frequently changed so visit often for a new story. All trails were very nice!
Such a beautiful metro park just west of Lima. Cool spot for kids to enjoy. They have a paved path along the children's area that they made animal prints in, which is cool. The shelter houses are impressive. Not sure what you have to do to reserve them.
All around a pleasant trail. I'm from Colorado, so in comparison, this trail is far from epic. But for Ohio, it's quite nice. It gives you the impression you are deep in a wooded wilderness! Decently busy on a Sunday afternoon.
Take my 2 dogs here at least twice a month. Love the trails and the different loops. Nice place to take photos also.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are well maintained, and the views are beautiful.”
“The back pavilion is the better of the two just because it gets more shade throughout the day, and it's closer to the playground and trails.”
“03/23/2026- My younger sister previously told me that her husband & her would bring their dog here for walks.”
“It has some nice long trails that loop around as well as a playground for the kids.”
Plan your run at Hermon Woodlands
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitejampd.com
- Phone+1 419-221-1232
- 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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