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Locust Corner Nature Area & Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Cincinnati, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
2 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Locust Corner Nature Area & Trails' 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 surface2 miDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Locust Corner Nature Area & Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“They surrounding area is very clean and well kept.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“**All trail intersections are well marked and easy to follow.”

This is a beautiful park. The playground equipment is in good condition and a nice plethora of things to choose to play on. They surrounding area is very clean and well kept. The bathrooms there are great when you have kids. They are clean which is even better. There is a large stage area. The trails are also awesome.

★★★★★ — Stevie , Aug 2022

~2-mile mix of grass and dirt trails for walking/jogging. (Pictures of playground are from the alternate location about 1 mile away.) :grass trails are easily wide enough to walk side by side. Mostly flat and accessible to beginners. Largely next to the open field.

★★★★★ — Paul , Apr 2024

This is a very nice park. The kids had fun playing on the playground. We also enjoyed walking the trails. We had the entire park to ourselves the whole time we were there.

★★★★★ — Sandy , Aug 2018

Great nature hike however it was quite muddy for it not raining for a couple days. Highly recommend when the warm weather kicks in since it is very shaded!

★★★★☆ — Caitlin , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Great nature hike however it was quite muddy for it not raining for a couple days.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The bathrooms there are great when you have kids.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Locust Corner Nature Area & Trails

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • 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.
  • Websitepiercetownship.org
  • Phone(513) 752-6262
  • Social Facebook

Where to find Locust Corner Nature Area & Trails

879 Locust Corner Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45245

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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.