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Mishawaka Res

4.7 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · Running trail in Mishawaka, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Mishawaka Res' 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 Mishawaka Res

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (193 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“This place is gorgeous no matter the time of year, and I highly recommend checking it out after a fresh snow!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Nice quiet place to explore with short hikes through the woods and bridges over the creek.”

Lived in this area my whole life and never been here. I love it. The trails, the river. Relaxing.

★★★★★ — Jesse , Apr 2024

Serene, clean place to walk and enjoy nature. Facilities are also available to rent for parties and youth groups. So glad a place like this has existed for so many decades in the community and is being taken care of.

★★★★★ — Kit , Feb 2024

This is such a beautiful place to go for a walk. It is open to the public, and leashed dogs are welcome. There is a network of trails through the forest, a lovely little creek that winds through the property, and many places to sit and enjoy nature.

★★★★★ — Carolyn , Mar 2026

The Res has been A fixture in Mishawaka For well over 50 years. It is open to the public. Take your dog and your kids and enjoy some nature on the beautiful trails. Facilities are available for your group camping, or 44 your family event. We had my daughter's rehearsal dinner in the Jernegan Lodge 10 years ago.

★★★★★ — Lora , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 193 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“This place is gorgeous no matter the time of year, and I highly recommend checking it out after a fresh snow!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Nice quiet place to explore with short hikes through the woods and bridges over the creek.”

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Plan your run at Mishawaka Res

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.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitemishawakares.org
  • Phone(574) 259-1850
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4 PM
Friday 8 AM–12 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Mishawaka Res

13950 Scout Ln, Mishawaka, IN 46544

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Running trails near Mishawaka

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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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.