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Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Valparaiso, Indiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Meadowbrook Nature 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 Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
“Well maintained place, lots of cool information about the nature you'll see along the trails, and a TON of new trees planted which is great to see.”
“The dogs love to sniff their way through the trails and there is always something beautiful to look at.”
Many different trails you can take different routes. Nicely maintained .Definitely recommend the all trails app to help with navigation 🧭 bathrooms on site and plenty of parking. Recommend bug spray.
My dog and I hiked this three times this summer, choosing different trails each time, and we were never disappointed. From a deer skeleton laying in the middle of the trail to the abandoned amphitheatre tucked back off one trail that's nearly overtaken by weeds and woods, or the unexpected creek that runs under a…
We love to hike and this was our first time here! We really enjoyed the trails, the butterflies and the cleanliness of the preserve. I would say take lots of tick spray with you as this place was infested!!
Great place to wander around a couple of hours, especially if you like to hike deer trails. Cool Crystal Lake vibes to the place.. (it's an old summer camp)
Trail conditions & character
“The dogs love to sniff their way through the trails and there is always something beautiful to look at.”
“Great hiking trails, well marked at most places.”
“Definitely recommend the all trails app to help with navigation 🧭 bathrooms on site and plenty of parking.”
“Definitely recommend the all trails app to help with navigation 🧭 bathrooms on site and plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteheinzetrust.org
- Phone(219) 242-8558
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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