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Horns Hill Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 269 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Horns Hill 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.

HillyRestrooms

Mountain-bike park featuring downhill lines, jumps, berms and a playground.

What runners say about Horns Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (269 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Although there are a few easy trails, overall this park is for advanced to expert level riders.”

GREAT place. A real downhill park located just outside of Newark?! Yes you have to ride back up... BUT the trails are awesome: well built and well maintained. Worth the drive from Columbus.

★★★★★ — Kurt , Oct 2021

Man, Horns Hill has really been so built up over the last several years that it has become a true shredder's paradise. They have packed in some really large features into this little hill Primarily a downhill park so you don't come here to get miles, you come here to get air.

★★★★★ — B , May 2023

This bike park offers a straightforward outdoor experience, primarily designed for cycling enthusiasts. At the top, there's a pavilion for group gatherings, along with restrooms and a playground for added convenience.

★★★★☆ — Meng , May 2025

The mountain bike trails are AMAZING. The best in ohio and maybe the midwest. There are tons of downhill runs you can do and they are all super sick. Some of the jumps are huge and some are small and it is a great place to progress your mountain bike skills.

★★★★★ — Hudson , Jun 2021

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Lots of proper gnar downhill enduro type biking, rocks, steep chutes biiiig jumps and drops, cannon log, dual slalom, the works.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“At the top, there's a pavilion for group gatherings, along with restrooms and a playground for added convenience.”

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Plan your run at Horns Hill Park

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitefacebook.com
  • Phone+1 740-670-7788

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 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 Horns Hill Park

1250 Horns Hill Rd NE, Newark, OH 43055

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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.