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Hickory Woods Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Delaware, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 0.6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hickory Woods Park'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.
What runners say about Hickory Woods Park
“Beautiful I got to lots of deer this Time I brought Aaron my daughter boyfriend and my daughter Amanda went on the paths.”
“This place is so quiet, full of wildlife.”
What a hidden gem that we didn't know about !! We got to see a few deer out while we were walking the trail !!
New park in the area. No paved trails or parking lot but trails are in decent shape. Quiet and peaceful walk.
This park is magical. The biodiversity is incredible and the park has something for everyone, even fishing! The trail is just under two miles, generally flat, and great for kids, dogs, and casual hiking. If you are looking for a quick break from the buzz of the world, this is the place for you.
Wow they did a great job with this park and the trail was awesome. Some prairie some woods. Plenty of parking and a big porta potty in the parking lot. They have handicap parking but to me the trail doesn’t seem accessible to a regular wheelchair. Easy to find and I totally recommend.
Trail conditions & character
“No paved trails or parking lot but trails are in decent shape.”
“Beautiful I got to lots of deer this Time I brought Aaron my daughter boyfriend and my daughter Amanda went on the paths.”
“They have handicap parking but to me the trail doesn’t seem accessible to a regular wheelchair.”
“The trail is just under two miles, generally flat, and great for kids, dogs, and casual hiking.”
“There is a sign with some info and a porta potty there, just fyi”
Plan your run at Hickory Woods Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance0.6 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitepreservationparks.com
- Phone(740) 524-8600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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