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Maple Grove Prairie & Dog Play Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Chillicothe, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Maple Grove Prairie & Dog Play Area'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 Maple Grove Prairie & Dog Play Area
“Bike ride, walk, dog walking, dog off leash area, access to paint Creek, kayak, running.”
You can take the paved path through the middle of the prairie,or the grass trails that take you to several access points to Paint Creek. Also has a decent size parking area.
There are three mown paths through the grass to make it possible to get off the bike path and enjoy the grass and spring flowers. Very relaxing. Nice gravel parking area off Anderson Station Rd.
Large unfenced Off Leash dog park, nature preserve, and walking trails. A fantastic addition to the area!
You have plenty of options for things to do here. Bike ride, walk, dog walking, dog off leash area, access to paint Creek, kayak, running.
Trail conditions & character
“Bike ride, walk, dog walking, dog off leash area, access to paint Creek, kayak, running.”
Plan your run at Maple Grove Prairie & Dog Play Area
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterosscountyparkdistrict.com
- Phone(740) 773-8794
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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