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Mound City Loop Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Chillicothe, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mound City Loop Trail'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 Mound City Loop Trail
“Clean park surrounded by nature.”
A very nice walk around the outside of the mound group that takes you to the Scioto river. I like to come here 3 or 4 times of year
A short, easy, pretty hike. Just watch out for poison ivy off-trail. My pups found it and shared it 😭
A fun time, and a short walk for those not looking for too big an area
Lovely trail. It's maintained with care and easy to walk. Clean park surrounded by nature.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Mound City Loop Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, water — 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.
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