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Scioto Run Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Hilliard, Ohio · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Scioto Run Nature Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Scioto Run Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It's a trail through the woods with houses pretty close by on either side. We saw a number of birds and the creek is lovely. If you want a short walk that's easily accessible, this is great.

★★★★☆ — Cathy , Jul 2026

A nice nature corridor. Perfect distance for a dog walk down the trail and back. I tend to park at Home Depot and enter the trail where it's unmarked across the street on Trueman Blvd.

★★★★★ — Doug , Jun 2026

This is such a nice area to walk. A lot of traffic noise but other than that, very peaceful. I can't wait to come back when the trees are blooming.

★★★★★ — Laney , Mar 2026

Had a relaxing time walking with our dog. She enjoyed the sniffs and got to play a bit in the water.

★★★★★ — Dana , Mar 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 reviews →

Plan your run at Scioto Run Nature Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitesciotorun.org
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Where to find Scioto Run Nature Trail

3757 Scioto Run Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026

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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 Something out of date?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.