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Kelley Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 Google reviews · Running trail in Loveland, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kelley 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.
River access and trails for scenic walks in a park offering canoeing fishing and kayaking.
What runners say about Kelley Nature Preserve
“The preserve itself is serene and scenic, offering a peaceful setting as you prepare for your tubing adventure.”
“The preserve itself is serene and scenic, offering a peaceful setting as you prepare for your tubing adventure.”
A beautiful peaceful place to walk and enjoy creation. The river is a nice place to fish or just enjoy the water. We always see birds and even deer occasionally.
Kelly Nature Preserve is an absolute gem, especially if you’re looking for a convenient place to park your car and enjoy a day of tubing on the river. The preserve is beautifully maintained, with easy access to the Little Miami River, making it the perfect starting point for a relaxing float downstream.
It's a very nice and maintained fully shade walking path with a creek along with it. It's a very short path tho. We tried all entrances and were looking for more but after 28 min we realized all exits and entrances were going to the same path and parking lot.
This nature preserve is free! Unlike the one down the street, you don’t have to be a member. The trails are nice and well maintained following along the river. There’s plenty of benches to sit and take in the view. A viewing platform and portalet are on site. A great place to drop your kayak or canoe.
Trail conditions & character
“The preserve itself is serene and scenic, offering a peaceful setting as you prepare for your tubing adventure.”
“We tried all entrances and were looking for more but after 28 min we realized all exits and entrances were going to the same path and parking lot.”
“The preserve itself is serene and scenic, offering a peaceful setting as you prepare for your tubing adventure.”
“The walking paths are relatively flat but there are some elevation changes if you so choose.”
“I wish the the paths had something like wood chips to help with making the trails better suited for walking after weather events.”
Plan your run at Kelley Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteclermontparks.org
- Phone+1 513-732-2977
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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