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Putnam Landing Park

4 ★★★★☆ 184 Google reviews · Running trail in Zanesville, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Putnam Landing 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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

Scenic park where visitors can go fishing, walk, and observe waterfowl.

What runners say about Putnam Landing Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (184 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A beautiful place to sit and enjoy some alone time or share with a friend.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Besides goose and duck poo it was really clean and quiet.”

Besides goose and duck poo it was really clean and quiet. The walk path is a bit rough, the concrete had a slight tilt from erosion.

★★★★☆ — Aaron , May 2021

It was quiet and relaxing. I saw people fishing , walking and just hanging out.

★★★★☆ — Karen , Jun 2024

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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 8 mentions

“A beautiful place to sit and enjoy some alone time or share with a friend.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Besides goose and duck poo it was really clean and quiet.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Putnam Landing Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Putnam Landing Park

375 Muskingum Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

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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.