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Hueston Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,569 Google reviews · Running trail in College Corner, Ohio · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 33 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hueston Woods State 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.
Recreation area with lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing & fossil-hunting opportunities.
What runners say about Hueston Woods State Park
“Fabulous views, quiet, clean room, very comfortable beds.”
“Its an absolute great state park to visit great trails and nature center its one of the better ones we have visited so beautiful”
Nature – the Gentlest Mother is: By Emily Dickinson Nature – the Gentlest Mother is, Impatient of no Child – The feeblest – or the waywardest – Her Admonition mild – In Forest – and the Hill – By Traveller – be heard – Restraining Rampant Squirrel – Or too impetuous Bird – How fair Her Conversation – A Summer…
A great little state park perfect for creek stomping and forest bathing. We paused here after visiting friends in Richmond, and plan to try out the campgrounds soon. We especially enjoyed the haiku trail and the suggestion to slow down
Great place for the family. Hiking, fishing ,swimming, boating, bird watching. This park has it all. The trails are nice,the campground is really nice. Lots to do for all. Fossil and rock collecting in the creek.
The park has a variety of options for your stay including RV, tent, lodge, cabin, equestrian, primitive and groups. There is a large Pavillion in the campground. They provide many activities such as nature walks, flora and fauna talks, and more. Acton Lake offers a beach, marina, and fishing.
Trail conditions & character
“Its an absolute great state park to visit great trails and nature center its one of the better ones we have visited so beautiful”
“My dog and I got lost for about 15 to 20 minutes and eventually had to retrace our steps because we couldn't find a way out.”
Plan your run at Hueston Woods State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Loop distance33 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone(513) 523-6347
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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