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ML "Red" Trabue Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 311 Google reviews · Running trail in Dublin, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from ML "Red" Trabue Nature Reserve'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.
Scenic arboretum featuring deer, ponds and hiking trails.
What runners say about ML "Red" Trabue Nature Reserve
“Well kept by the city except for occasions dog poop and unleashed pets.”
“It's a really beautiful place, and it has a section with a variety of trees and I can't wait to visit during the fall to see how beautiful it is.”
“The Red Trabue Nature reserve is a serene wilderness tucked between neighborhoods.”
Awesome park in Dublin OH. Park by the Recreation Center and walk all the way to the Carter middle school and back. Walking 10 000+ steps will get you and your family active:). Not crowded, beatiful nature and wildlife.
The Red Trabue Nature reserve is a serene wilderness tucked between neighborhoods. It has interconnected paths, a log cabin, wetlands, restored prairie and a compact garden section which reminds me of Inniswood MP. The park is named for Trabue who hosted the outdoor show for 2 decades on local TV.
This is an amazing nature preserve. It is well maintained,landscaped and manicured. The walking paths are paved and go to all of the highlights of the preserve. You'll find an old cabin,a boardwalk over wetlands, a couple of lakes/ponds and plenty of parking. There isn't a playground or restrooms.
This is a small but nice park. The view over the small lake is quaint and serene. It never seems to be too crowded here. Haven't seen a bike yet (plus,) but quite a few polite dogs walking the trail and some kids fishing (also plus.) If you like deer, then this is the park for you! They're everywhere!
Trail conditions & character
“It's a really beautiful place, and it has a section with a variety of trees and I can't wait to visit during the fall to see how beautiful it is.”
“The Red Trabue Nature reserve is a serene wilderness tucked between neighborhoods.”
“There weren’t restrooms so if you gotta go hit it before you head out!”
“Haven't seen a bike yet (plus,) but quite a few polite dogs walking the trail and some kids fishing (also plus.”
“The walking paths are paved and go to all of the highlights of the preserve.”
“You'll find an old cabin,a boardwalk over wetlands, a couple of lakes/ponds and plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at ML "Red" Trabue Nature Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedublinohiousa.gov
- Phone(614) 410-4550
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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