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Rum Village Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 356 Google reviews · Running trail in South Bend, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rum Village Nature Center'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 Rum Village Nature Center
“Went here for a biology lab, but a beautiful place to walk and hang out in and just take in nature”
“A serene and quiet atmosphere perfect for a day of enjoying nature.”
Beautiful place, they called it the magic forest cause of the way it looks on autumn and winter, you don't want to miss it, it has a bike trail as well, and there are some maps available.
What's to say I love the great outdoors. They have hiking trails a disc golf course bike trails an Ariel obstacle course picnic areas this place has it all.
Absolutely love this place it has tons of things to do they have trails they have a dog park they have a playground for your kids they have zip lines they have pavilions for parties and such they have a nature center where you can go and learn about nature!!! honestly I've been coming to hear my whole life...
We had a great time on a short walk through the trails. There are signs posted as you go along that help you choose/stay on the route you want to go. We ended at the nature center and spent a little time there. We would definitely go again!
Trail conditions & character
“Went here for a biology lab, but a beautiful place to walk and hang out in and just take in nature”
“Bathrooms and water fountain are nice to have available.”
“A serene and quiet atmosphere perfect for a day of enjoying nature.”
“Bathrooms and water fountain are nice to have available.”
Plan your run at Rum Village Nature Center
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, water — 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.
- Websitesbvpa.org
- Phone+1 574-235-9455
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1–5 pm |
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