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Lake Alma State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 Google reviews · Running trail in Wellston, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Alma State Park'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.
Featuring a serene lake & creek, this forested park offers campsites, 3 hiking trails & fishing.
What runners say about Lake Alma State Park
“When i was a kid my Dad's company always had their picnics there, so I've loved it for ages, beautiful lake and park, clean , very peaceful, definitely check it out”
“When i was a kid my Dad's company always had their picnics there, so I've loved it for ages, beautiful lake and park, clean , very peaceful, definitely check it out”
“When i was a kid my Dad's company always had their picnics there, so I've loved it for ages, beautiful lake and park, clean , very peaceful, definitely check it out”
We stayed in the campground for about one week. Our site was level with full hook-ups. It was quiet during the week, but busy on the weekend. We hiked the different trails available (4 miles total). Lake alma is a pretty lake surrounded by a beautiful forest and fresh water creeks.
Very quiet and beautiful. Campsites are a good size. The campground is a bit on the small side. We had a very nice hike on the trails. My only complaint would be that there wasn't anyone in the office during the weekend. We're not sure why there wasn't.
We spent two nights tent camping at Lake Alma State Park Campground. We did enjoy the campgrounds however the spots are close together, thankful we booked next to friends. Each campsite has a picnic table and a campfire ring with a flip grate attached. We were near the shower house/restrooms...
Beautiful park! The hiking trails are fun, but be warned that many are meant for experienced hikers. There are both outhouse type bathrooms as well as full bathrooms with showers. Campsite have electricity and water hook-ups as well as there being a fill station for water tanks. This park has wifi.
Trail conditions & character
“When i was a kid my Dad's company always had their picnics there, so I've loved it for ages, beautiful lake and park, clean , very peaceful, definitely check it out”
“🚶♂️🐕🦺 Very pet friendly and the lane for bikers and walkers along the roadway is awesome!”
“When i was a kid my Dad's company always had their picnics there, so I've loved it for ages, beautiful lake and park, clean , very peaceful, definitely check it out”
“There are both outhouse type bathrooms as well as full bathrooms with showers.”
“The Outer Lake Trail and the Island Loop Trail were nice hikes without much incline.”
“The Outer Lake Trail and the Island Loop Trail were nice hikes without much incline.”
Plan your run at Lake Alma State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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, water — 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.
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone(740) 384-4474
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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