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Mounds State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,640 Google reviews · Running trail in Anderson, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mounds State Park'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.
Park centered on prehistoric monuments also offers hiking, fishing, swimming, camping & more.
What runners say about Mounds State Park
“It is clean, facilities are well maintained and informative.”
“This is a beautiful park with easy trails and breathtaking views.”
“It rained, so we were unable to hike, but the ends of the trails are clear and well marked.”
Really nice State Park. $7 per car, unless you have a State Parks pass. Lots of trails that cross each other so that you can meander many ways. The trails are mostly gravel pack, some are dirt, and one has asphalt. The trails are wide and well maintained. Several have stairs that make valley access easier.
There’s more to this park then meets the eye. At the center of it, Is this 2000 year-old Adena Hopewell earthwork that is a must see. Looks like a stage or a solar observatory to not only track celestial objects but to dance amongst the stars and moon. The state park is beautiful and well taken care of.
Our first time at this state park. The trails were marked very well and we hiked all of the trails in an about 3 hours. There is an area to swim near trail 6. I’d definitely visit Mounds State Park again.
Pictures kinda describe my feelings when adventure was over!!! Ha. Be prepared to walk. Had mid age grandkids and a fine spring day to enjoy. Restrooms open at the time of our visit in April
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park with easy trails and breathtaking views.”
“The trails are mostly gravel pack, some are dirt, and one has asphalt.”
“There is a nice size loop trail that goes around the park.”
“Went there for the Christmas lights display.”
“It rained, so we were unable to hike, but the ends of the trails are clear and well marked.”
Plan your run at Mounds State Park
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
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteon.in.gov
- Phone+1 765-642-6627
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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