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Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · Running trail in Cincinnati, Ohio · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails' 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.

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Forested park boasting playgrounds, picnic areas and trails.

What runners say about Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (177 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“It has walking trails, clean modern playground equipment, and nice wide open spaces to fly a kite.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Small playground, well maintained, beautiful surroundings, and long walking trails.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Great picnic spots, including several tables nicely spaced out under shade trees.”

This was my first visit to this lovely park. It's very different from most parks. It still has the same elements you expect but they are arranged in-between hilly walking trails that give you choices for more or less challenging walking. I visited the dog area with my larger dog.

★★★★★ — Lea , Mar 2022

This is a beautiful well kept park. They have nice equipment for the kids, trails, and bathroom facility. They also have a small stage. They have nice shaded areas to relax while kids play or after a walk. If you are in the area stop here.

★★★★★ — Stevie , Aug 2022

A+ small park, but well maintained and clean. We have baseball ⚾ ⚾ practice here from time to time with our children and never have any complaints. Things to do basketball 🏀 tennis 🎾 walking 🚶 running 🏃 trails, kids play ground.

★★★★★ — Daniel , May 2017

Awesome park! Decided to do the trails today. Nowhere was it posted how long the hike is...it was a beautiful hike. But we didn't expect it to take 2 hours. My phone said it was around 2.3 miles. Very hilly and challenging for us. Enjoyed it though.

★★★★★ — Randall , Sep 2017

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“There are paved walking trails with historical markers along the route and some unpaved that go back into the woods.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Great picnic spots, including several tables nicely spaced out under shade trees.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“It still has the same elements you expect but they are arranged in-between hilly walking trails that give you choices for more or less challenging walking.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Small playground, well maintained, beautiful surroundings, and long walking trails.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Playground Basketball court Tennis courts Baseball field Golf course less than a mile away Picnic tables Nice new restrooms”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“I visited the dog area with my larger dog.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“There are about 10 parking spaces on the south side of Locust Corner Road and maybe 20 to 30 more available by the ballfields on the north side.”

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Plan your run at Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails

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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitepiercetownship.org
  • Phone(513) 752-6262
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

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 Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails

961 Locust Corner Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45245

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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.