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Hiestand Woods Park and Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Van Wert, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hiestand Woods Park and 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.
What runners say about Hiestand Woods Park and Preserve
The paths are newly refurbished with numerous informational signage installed. This provides a suitable environment for a 20 minute walk with the family discussing what a vole is and why not to eat stinging nettles.
What an amazing place for roaming around... It has stone paths and wooden bridges.. There are lots of critter opportunities for pictures.. Right beside the Reservoir and a Park.. I will definitely be there again..
Love this place from the trail in the woods they just redid and it looks really good! Our dog loves to go walk out there To the playground, we miss the Halloween festival that was held there.
Has some neat trails and amenities but really could use some TLC especially the parking area and water fountain. Do be careful when parking to not hit the curb and watch out for the large potholes at the entrance. Probably an amazing spot to walk in the cooler months
Trail conditions & character
“Has some neat trails and amenities but really could use some TLC especially the parking area and water fountain.”
“Our dog loves to go walk out there To the playground, we miss the Halloween festival that was held there.”
“No restrooms but there are portions in the parking lot.”
“Has some neat trails and amenities but really could use some TLC especially the parking area and water fountain.”
Plan your run at Hiestand Woods Park and Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevanwertcountyfoundation.org
- Phone+1 419-238-1743
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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