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Honey Run Waterfall

4.8 ★★★★★ 311 Google reviews · Running trail in Howard, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Honey Run Waterfall'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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park offering multiple trails, a rocky waterfall and access to the Kokosing River.

What runners say about Honey Run Waterfall

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (311 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“A lot of beautiful views they even have areas that you can walk for the handicapped”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Recommended for a day of nice views, and peaceful walks through nature.”

Great opportunity to seek wildlife, enjoy a nature, hike, and see the falls. Honey Run offers multiple trails, all ranging from a half mile and up. Trials are marked well, relatively easy to traverse, but are deep enough in the woods, that it provides you a great chance to touch base with nature.

★★★★★ — Robert , Mar 2022

This place is absolutely gorgeous. I have been here a few times and still never explored all of it ! Very nice waterfall and trail out to the beautiful kokosing river. Nice little area of knox county

★★★★★ — Scott , Apr 2022

A beautiful place! I love the flowers , waterfall, creek, everything is so neat! Perfect for family time. Short easy hikes and great paths to follow! I had a blast taking photos and seeing everyone enjoy the beauty...

★★★★☆ — Silentecho , Sep 2023

Honey run falls was more than expected... We accompanied the waterfall with the Pine Knob trail, which was really nice short hike through the woods. The waterfall was partially frozen which made it even more beautiful.

★★★★☆ — Karla , Jan 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 29 mentions

“The Kokosing River offers soothing sounds, and calming views, as many of the trails border its edge, with the main attraction being that of the falls.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Recommended for a day of nice views, and peaceful walks through nature.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There's plentiful room for parking, and outhouses for restroom use.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There are paths to walk and enjoy nature as well as porta- potty if needed.”

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Plan your run at Honey Run Waterfall

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Honey Run Waterfall

10855 Hazel Dell Rd, Howard, OH 43028

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.