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Honey Run Highlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Howard, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Honey Run Highlands 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.
Hilly, scenic grassy trails and a waterfall in a wooded park.
What runners say about Honey Run Highlands Park
“They are well maintained but can be a little confusing since the trails cover a large area.”
“They are easy to moderate and once you get through the pine forest you start to see some scenic views from the highlands.”
“Great place for a peaceful walk in nature, prarie trails and walks thru woods .”
Absolutely beautiful place! Hiking trails, and swimming at the waterfall. Places to picnic. We spent hours and didn't see everything. Such a great place for pictures too!
Waterfall to see in wooded area very nice. It's worth also walking back to the river huge rocks to see climb on. Across the road main parking area. There is hicking trails that start in a meadow then take you uphill into tall pines then back again into the meadows.
Beautiful waterfall on one side of the road, long trails through trees and fields on the other. Great park
The falls side is accommodating to most and is so beautiful. The 1 mile "pine knob trail" start's off with a Hill climb at the top left or right is your choice. I turned right and hiked at least two and a half miles up and down one beautiful Hill and valley after another. I believe I counted at least 16 ant hills.
Trail conditions & character
“They are easy to moderate and once you get through the pine forest you start to see some scenic views from the highlands.”
“The 1 mile "pine knob trail" start's off with a Hill climb at the top left or right is your choice.”
“Great place for a peaceful walk in nature, prarie trails and walks thru woods .”
“Honey Run Highlands Park is a series of trails that I began from the parking area across the street from Honey Run Falls.”
“The trails are muddy after heavy rainfall and very slippery.”
Plan your run at Honey Run Highlands Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteknoxcountyparks.org
- Phone(740) 392-7275
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9:15 AM–4:30 PM |
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