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McGraw Edison Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Zanesville, Ohio · Posted hours

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Confirmed from McGraw Edison Recreation 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.

Quiet

What runners say about McGraw Edison Recreation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“The creek, plants, wildlife and the peaceful sounds of nature are so relaxing.”

Great little park. Had no clue it existed and the trails are way longer than I was expecting. Among some of the best trails in the county.

★★★★☆ — Spencer , Aug 2021

A pretty nice walking and biking park. Lots of creek views with some pretty crossing. The water can get over 4 inches deep so warm days or waterproof shoes recommended. Very peaceful 🌄

★★★★★ — Brian , Feb 2024

Absolute hidden gem. Great trails, perfect loops for running or training for longer hikes with some decent inclines. Creeks twisting throughout. Gorgeous spring ephemerals!

★★★★★ — Michelle , Jun 2023

Beautiful place to go hiking. The creek, plants, wildlife and the peaceful sounds of nature are so relaxing. It's a great place to escape the craziness of society.

★★★★★ — Adonia , Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 32 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“The creek, plants, wildlife and the peaceful sounds of nature are so relaxing.”

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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.
  • Websitemvparkdistrict.org
  • Phone+1 740-455-8237
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–10 pm
Friday 6:30 am–10 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–10 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–10 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 McGraw Edison Recreation Area

6165 Park Ln, Zanesville, OH 43701

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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.