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Lost Creek Prairie Preserve

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Tipp City, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lost Creek Prairie Preserve'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.

What runners say about Lost Creek Prairie Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The outer loop is almost a mile and a half. It’s a nice walk but provides little to no shade. There are several small trails through the wooded area in the middle which are very nice. There are also several places to go off trail and explore near the river.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Aug 2020

I use this park almost daily. There are a miriad of wide beautiful trails. I run, ride bikes, go on walks with the grandkids there. We often see birds, white tailed deer, rabbits, squirrels and ground hogs. The paths are wide and safe. They trim the trees and keep the grass cut.

★★★★★ — Laurel , Aug 2020

Cery nice place to walk the trail or chill out with some buddies. Many areas off the main trail to chill in a fire pit. I think i even saw a hammock at some point

★★★★★ — Shankboi , Jun 2022

We love walking our dogs here. Wish it was maintained more often, but still a nice place to walk.

★★★★★ — Carey , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Plan your run at Lost Creek Prairie Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Lost Creek Prairie Preserve

Tipp-Elizabeth Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371

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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.