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Hogback Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 Google reviews · Running trail in Sunbury, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 0.4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hogback Ridge 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.
Clean, compact, 41-acre park featuring gravel and dirt trails, plus a nature center.
What runners say about Hogback Ridge Park
“Well maintained park that has numerous trails which connect to state park lands.”
“Beautiful scenery easy to follow trail perfect for solo hiking”
“Beautiful scenery easy to follow trail perfect for solo hiking”
“Hogback Ridge is a serene 41 acre preservation park nestled in Delaware County east of Alum Creek Reservoir, just south of Kilborne.”
Small trails that you can hook together to make a 1.1 mile trail. Easy to follow. Love that there are steps to get the heart rate up. Porta potty on site and a nature center, not open on the weekends. Beautiful woods highly recommend.
Well maintained trails with most being easy to moderate. Has great scenery and has a trail that connects with Alum Creek State Park.
This is an excellent, quick trail. Many options to loop back sooner. If you travel this road often you must stop and take a walk at this trail. Mostly flat, some incline, optional stairs if you choose to walk down the ravine. Medium-wide dirt/gravel path. Nice view of a swamp.
Fun little park. Great to take a dog for a walk or just to look at nature.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a wonderfully peaceful park near sunset, with the sun streaming through the trees every view is something to behold.”
“The gravel was packed smooth, and benches dotted the route every quarter mile or so.”
“On my way to Niagra and needed my dog to stretch his legs.”
“This was the most accessible trail I have ever been on.”
“Porta potty on site and a nature center, not open on the weekends.”
“Hogback Ridge is a serene 41 acre preservation park nestled in Delaware County east of Alum Creek Reservoir, just south of Kilborne.”
Plan your run at Hogback Ridge 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
- Distance0.4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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