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J. Arthur Herrick Fen Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Streetsboro, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from J. Arthur Herrick Fen Nature Preserve'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.
Hiking area showcasing a boardwalk and fens as well as rare plants and a beaver.
What runners say about J. Arthur Herrick Fen Nature Preserve
“Beautiful day for a hike and this little hidden gem was the perfect location!”
The drive to the small parking lot is very narrow & full of potholes so drive with caution. Beautiful walk along the boardwalk. Wear a good pair of boots as it can be muddy. There isn't a sign on the main road so GPS is recommended.
This was a true hidden gem! Even for fall it was beautiful. There is one large hill and it’s a bit tricky with all the leaf coverage on the ground but we made it with a stroller. We will definitely be back! Our only complaint was that there is no sign at the road indicating where this is located.
Well kept trails and boardwalk with a few resting benches along the way.
Woodland trails with decking. Kinda Muddy but not Buggy. Saw no one. No Fear Here. 🐻
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful day for a hike and this little hidden gem was the perfect location!”
“Well kept trails and boardwalk with a few resting benches along the way.”
“The drive to the small parking lot is very narrow & full of potholes so drive with caution.”
“Wear a good pair of boots as it can be muddy.”
Plan your run at J. Arthur Herrick Fen Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitenature.org
- Phone(614) 717-2770
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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