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Hoggard Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Chillicothe, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hoggard Trail'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 Hoggard Trail
“Beautiful views, peaceful walk and old ranger Joe was a knowledgeable guy as well as incredibly nice!”
Spectacular Spectacular. Enjoy, kind of rough trail. The sights are beyòñd belief!
A scenic trail along a ridge top in a wooded setting. A loop trail just over 2 miles long. A cemetery of the 1880's and a building foundation not far from there are highlights of this trail. Seasonal waterfalls possible as well if conditions are favorable.
The Hoggard Trail is about 2 miles long. It is a loop trail and is easy to moderate in difficulty. The trail is well maintained.
Such a great place to go hike! Beautiful views, peaceful walk and old ranger Joe was a knowledgeable guy as well as incredibly nice! He helped us find the trail we wanted and proceeded to tell us about the entire park. Can't wait to go hike here again! Thank you The Old Ranger Joe!!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views, peaceful walk and old ranger Joe was a knowledgeable guy as well as incredibly nice!”
“Beautiful views, peaceful walk and old ranger Joe was a knowledgeable guy as well as incredibly nice!”
“It is a loop trail and is easy to moderate in difficulty.”
Plan your run at Hoggard Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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