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Noblitt Park

4 ★★★★☆ 209 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Noblitt 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAWater

Open area featuring baseball fields, wooded walking paths and fishing spots.

What runners say about Noblitt Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (209 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions
🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Practice baseball diamonds, riverside people trails, scenic with railroad tressle high above with bridge for train.”

⚠️BEWARE ⚠️ OF THE OLD WOMAN WHO LIVES DIRECTLY OFF OF THE WATERFALL!!!!!! We come here often. My husband and I as well as our 2 kiddos love it because there is SO much open space for them to drive their R. C. cars, drones, play outdoor games ECT. As well as the trails, and waterfall.

★★★★☆ — Danielle , Oct 2025

Great multi-use paved trail for walking, running, or biking. Very safe for little kids. Connects along the river to Mill Race Park all the way up to Papa's Grill and the ice cream shop by the interstate without crossing any roads. Adults can easily bike from Noblitt park to the restaurant in 20-25 minutes.

★★★★★ — Terry , Jun 2022

Very clean park. No playground. But they do have a couple ball diamonds. People trail cuts through. Nice place to walk. They removed the train track bridge. I broke my back on it climbing to the very top and jumping off of it in June 2001. Only time I did that but I still love to fish the area.

★★★★★ — Charles , May 2022

Beautiful! Wonderful place to take my dog and my 9 year old son! There is fishing,a damn, beach, and trails! Plenty of room to throw baseball and football.. if you like soccer then it's a good place to practice!

★★★★★ — Lindsey , May 2022

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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 12 mentions

“Practice baseball diamonds, riverside people trails, scenic with railroad tressle high above with bridge for train.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Wonderful place to take my dog and my 9 year old son!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“Walking on a stroller friendly trail close to the river was pretty awesome.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“So I told her he idk what your talking about but it wasn't him he didn't touch anything let alone carry a concrete from where we were to the water.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Noblitt Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadwater — 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.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitecolumbusparksandrec.com
  • Phone+1 812-376-2680
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 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 Noblitt Park

17th Street &, Lawton Ave, Columbus, IN 47201

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Running trails near Columbus

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

Columbus People Trail Noblitt Park Trailhead

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Columbus, IN

under a mile away

Mill Race Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,181 reviews

Columbus, IN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Developed 32-acre city park features paved people trails, a covered bridge & an observation tower.

under a mile away

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Freedom Field

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Dog-friendly

Popular park featuring a large, unique playground with padded flooring, as well as soccer fields.

2.0 miles away

Pauline Crump Nature Preserve & Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews

Columbus, IN

27 miMixedDog-friendly

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Clifty Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 559 reviews

Columbus, IN

Lit

Multisport facility with baseball, softball & football fields, plus a playground & skate park.

2.7 miles away

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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.