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Pauline Crump Nature Preserve & Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Indiana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 27 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pauline Crump Nature Preserve & 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 Pauline Crump Nature Preserve & Trail
This is a hidden gem in the middle of town with river access and wooded trails! Includes a low head dam, close to Burnett-Bonnell Cemetery, and connection to the People’s Trail between 25th Street and Rocky Ford Road along Marr Road.
I love this place! The only thing I would change is there would be a lot less broken glass on the trails.
My wife and I love this trail we walk it multiple times a year. We take our dogs as well and they love the walk. It's shaded and has great scenery as well as the river for you and your 4 legged friend to cool off in. A must do in Columbus if you like to walk and be outdoors.
No trailhead, tiny parking area and unmarked trails. Still very pretty hike.
Trail conditions & character
“My dog and I love walking here but the parking absolutely sucks…”
“My dog and I love walking here but the parking absolutely sucks…”
“Includes a low head dam, close to Burnett-Bonnell Cemetery, and connection to the People’s Trail between 25th Street and Rocky Ford Road along Marr Road.”
Plan your run at Pauline Crump Nature Preserve & Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance27 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecolumbus.in.us
- Phone+1 812-378-2622
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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