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Lonidaw Nature Preserve - ACRES Land Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Kendallville, Indiana · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Lonidaw Nature Preserve - ACRES Land Trust'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.

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What runners say about Lonidaw Nature Preserve - ACRES Land Trust

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

 ✨ well-maintained 3 mentions 
“Great for kiddos with lovely, well maintained trails.”
 🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions 
“Amazing beautiful place to hike.”
 🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions 
“Quiet in the midst of chaos.”

Lovely hike on the north side of town! Great for kiddos with lovely, well maintained trails.

★★★★★ — Ania , Sep 2020

Fantastic trail that never disappoints. Always well maintained with beauty throughout.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Apr 2021

Amazing beautiful place to hike. So refreshing perfect hike for anyone easy dirt pathways beautiful scenery.

★★★★★ — Kori , Sep 2022

Quiet. Peaceful. Fun little nature trails. Very clean. Nice walk on a good day.

★★★★★ — Jem , Jun 2024

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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

“Amazing beautiful place to hike.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet in the midst of chaos.”

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Plan your run at Lonidaw Nature Preserve - ACRES Land Trust

The practical stuff

AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
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.
Websiteacreslandtrust.org
Phone(260) 637-2273
Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday	6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday	6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday	6 AM–8 PM
Thursday	6 AM–8 PM
Friday	6 AM–8 PM
Saturday	6 AM–8 PM
Sunday	6 AM–8 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 Lonidaw Nature Preserve - ACRES Land Trust

987 N Allen Chapel Rd, Kendallville, IN 46755

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Big old trees, a creek and a playground are among the attractions at this well-kept public park.

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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.