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Knox Woods State Nature Preserve
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Vernon, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Knox Woods State Nature Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Knox Woods State Nature Preserve
Great hiking area with plenty to see. The trail start opens into the Wolf Run Regional Park that has some extensive trails to hike. The area is well maintained and has the dog park in the same parking area. Worth the trip, even for a short hike.
Knox Woods State Nature Preserve is connected with Wolf Run Regional Park and uses the same parking area. The preserve has well maintained trails that are easy to moderate. The parking area is large and has a portable restroom.
Trail conditions & character
“Knox Woods State Nature Preserve is connected with Wolf Run Regional Park and uses the same parking area.”
“The parking area is large and has a portable restroom.”
Plan your run at Knox Woods State Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
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