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Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews · Running trail in Troy, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Hobart Urban Nature 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.
Place for bird watching, cross-country skiing & hiking on trails through grasslands & wetlands.
What runners say about Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
“A resident or visitor can easily access and enjoy this well-kept gem of a park.”
“The scenery is beautiful with all the winding trails.”
“Nice quiet walking trail in a prairie setting, right in a quiet residential district in Troy.”
I really enjoy this nature preserve. I visit here once or twice a week. It's very peaceful. The scenery is beautiful with all the winding trails. There's always deer around àlong with beautiful birds chirping. Let's not forget the sculptures around the trails. It's a great place to take a scenic walk.
The family and I always have a blast here. There's so many deer and rabbits and you can normally get pretty close to them before they start walking away from you. My kids had never seen deer this close before now and they loved it. There are also several pokestops and 4 gyms at this location.
Fantastic spot to walk! My dog and I had a great start to the day with a stroll here, enjoying nature, seeing art, and sniffing all the smells. We are visiting from out of town and this Preserve was a short drive from the hotel and a perfect spot to stretch our legs. Reata (my dog) LOVED it!
The Hobart Preserve is so beautiful. I love walking there. So much nature. The deer are out and about depending on the time of year. Great place for taking photos. ♡
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery is beautiful with all the winding trails.”
“Nice quiet walking trail in a prairie setting, right in a quiet residential district in Troy.”
“My dog and I had a great start to the day with a stroll here, enjoying nature, seeing art, and sniffing all the smells.”
“My only complaint is I wish there were bathrooms with running water but at least there are porta pots.”
Plan your run at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemiamicountyparks.com
- Phone(937) 335-6273
- Social Instagram
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