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LC Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Roanoke, Indiana · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of LC Nature Park 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.

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What runners say about LC Nature Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (47 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“But very beautiful landscape!”

LC Nature Park is a lovely restoration project. We went on a private hike and had a fantastic time. George is knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about the environment while we were there.

★★★★★ — Rip&Riley , Dec 2021

A beautiful place. We went for the Owl Prowl. Too many noisy kids to see or hear owls, but it was a nice nature walk. Perhaps an adults-only walk would be nice?

★★★★★ — Lynne , Oct 2021

We had a great experience at LC Nature Park. George took us on a hike to see the bison and elk. He shared a ton of information about animals and conservation. He had extensive knowledge about the land & vegetation as well. We walked the tour with our 4 year old and infant. It's an easy hike with so much to see!

★★★★★ — Jes , Dec 2021

Great place to learn & hike (1.5miles). Don’t miss bisons, elks, wild flowers, and trilliums!

★★★★★ — Haemin , May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 47 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“But very beautiful landscape!”

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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.
  • Websitelcnaturepark.org
  • Phone(260) 999-3153
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find LC Nature Park

9744 Aboite Rd, Roanoke, IN 46783

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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.