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John A. Wannemacher Nature Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Troy, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
82 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from John A. Wannemacher Nature Reserve'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.

82 miQuiet

What runners say about John A. Wannemacher Nature Reserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful little walking trail that is a great place to spot pollinators like butterflies!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

Nice level path through recovered farmland and some wetland. Grass and lumpy so tough for wheel chairs, but great for an easy nature walk.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Mar 2019

There are 2 separate loops with a nice pond in the middle. Grassland scenery with grass walking surface. Can get wet around creek areas after heavy rain so make sure you wear waterproof shoes.

★★★★★ — Nathan , Feb 2019

Beautiful little walking trail that is a great place to spot pollinators like butterflies!

★★★★★ — Miami , Sep 2020

Nice secluded park great for walking. Also named after one of the truly greatest individuals in our community.

★★★★★ — Greg , May 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance82 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitemiamicountyparks.com
  • Phone(937) 335-6273
  • Social Instagram

Where to find John A. Wannemacher Nature Reserve

1876 Monroe-Concord Rd, Troy, OH 45373

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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.