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Kroger Wetlands

4 ★★★★☆ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Marietta, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kroger Wetlands' 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.

Natural surfaceLoopScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

Nature preserve featuring a loop trail that is popular for walks.

What runners say about Kroger Wetlands

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Nice, well kept nature trail.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I take walks during my lunch break thanks to its centralized location, and it’s always beautiful.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Easy trail, can be muddy, but pretty flat wide walking trail”

Great little loop to walk along and see tons of birds! It was almost like walking through a tunnel of vegetation at times. Easy path to follow. Dogs are allowed on leash.

★★★★★ — Andi , Oct 2021

Walked the loop, was serenaded by birds the whole time, quiet lovely, they sang loud enough that the traffic noise didn't drown them out. Had to look down more than I would have liked, I am not very sure footed and had to be careful

★★★★☆ — Carol , Sep 2023

Great place for a walk any time. I take walks during my lunch break thanks to its centralized location, and it’s always beautiful.

★★★★★ — Kenneth , Mar 2023

Nice, well kept nature trail. There are bridges or rocks on all the muddy spots which makes for a clean hike!

★★★★★ — Justin , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 43 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.

🔁 Loop trail 5 mentions

“Walked the loop, was serenaded by birds the whole time, quiet lovely, they sang loud enough that the traffic noise didn't drown them out.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“I take walks during my lunch break thanks to its centralized location, and it’s always beautiful.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Dogs are allowed on leash.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“There are bridges or rocks on all the muddy spots which makes for a clean hike!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Kroger Wetlands

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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemariettaohio.org
  • Phone+1 740-373-1387
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–6 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Kroger Wetlands

Marietta, Ohio

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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.