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Mudsock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Hilliard, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mudsock 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 Mudsock Trail
Nice dog friendly walking trail (biking too). The mudsock trail itself is pretty short, but hooks up with Spindler Park, Frank's Park & some longer trails through Hilliard. It is NOT paved and is mostly dirt/gravel, so it can get pretty muddy when it rains. Usually not very crowded.
Great trail overall for walking, running, or biking. I usually run on the trail, though, it can get a bit wet at a few spots after it rains. A nice mix of convenience but also scenic and quiet. Goes from Spindler Park, up to Franks Park, and from there can connect to Hilliard to the north via sidewalks.
This is a nice little trail going past the dog park and through the woods up to Frank's Park. The crossing at Roberts Rd. is protected by flashing lights. There's lots of birds and you get a look at a couple ponds. The whole path is gravel. You'll see dog walkers and bikers.
Perfect trail for getting in a few miles of walking, running or biking. Good parking, well graded trail, convenient for travelers staying at the many nearby hotels.
Trail conditions & character
“Took my dogs and entered through the dog park, although the end of the trail is at the soccer field park and I could've just entered from there.”
“It is NOT paved and is mostly dirt/gravel, so it can get pretty muddy when it rains.”
“It is NOT paved and is mostly dirt/gravel, so it can get pretty muddy when it rains.”
“It is NOT paved and is mostly dirt/gravel, so it can get pretty muddy when it rains.”
Plan your run at Mudsock Trail
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefacebook.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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