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Scioto Grove Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 622 Google reviews · Running trail in Grove City, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Scioto Grove Metro 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.
Riverfront, 620-acre park providing forested trails, scenic bluffs, a playground & picnic shelters
What runners say about Scioto Grove Metro Park
“The trails are very clean, paved and gravel.”
“Beautiful river and super playground.”
“All of the trails here are very easy to navigate and there is a paved trail around the park that is great for trail skating!”
This place is full of endless adventure. The trails are so well maintained! The campsites are absolutely perfect. This is my family's go to spot for disconnecting and engaging with nature.
It has a great open area next to the river for all species entertainment, if you care about nature! It also has an archery 🏹 site and may shaded areas. Definitely planning to cone back
We did the REI trail portion of the park. It's a couple roads before the main entrance of the park. Gravel road that goes back to the parking lot, which is also all gravel. No restroom at this location. Very neat trail that goes along the river. Trail is well marked. Lots of lush foliage and some flowers.
It’s a great park with several different areas. There is an archery, disc golf course, a launching area for kayaking. Several overnight campsites, and lots and lots of picnic space there are grills covered areas shelters. The trails are very clean, paved and gravel.
Trail conditions & character
“I especially like the suspense bridge that connects the north part of the park to the south, the watch tower where you can see Columbus downtown, and several overlook decks.”
“All of the trails here are very easy to navigate and there is a paved trail around the park that is great for trail skating!”
“Gravel road that goes back to the parking lot, which is also all gravel.”
“Nice bathrooms by the playground, as well with water fountains & has other paths in park, besides by the river.”
“The path to the bridge consists of mulch and is pretty easy-except for the steep hill at the start of the trail.”
“The park is also huge so even when the parking lots are packed you won’t have people on top of you.”
“Be aware that the Trail can get muddy and slippery after some heavier rain, and the tower is not open at times so you can get to the top ledge but not inside the observation deck.”
“The trails were not paved where we started and not accessible for people in wheelchairs.”
“Nice bathrooms by the playground, as well with water fountains & has other paths in park, besides by the river.”
Plan your run at Scioto Grove Metro Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance7 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, restrooms, 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.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone+1 614-949-1078
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Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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