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Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Delaware, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve 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.
Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hiking trails and a variety of bird life.
What runners say about Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve
“Overall, this was a really nice park with a bunch of great views.”
“Avery powers trail easy to follow.”
“Not much parking so it should never be busy and no pets, so its quiet.”
What an absolutely gorgeous and serene hike! I was so lucky to arrive on a day that the fall leaves were peaking and the sun was shining. I did experience a little difficulty finding the area (keep your eyes peeled when you're on Winter Road for a small side of the road "parking" area -- it is not a parking lot, but…
Nice woods! Got in a good 1 3/4 of steady walking. Avery powers trail easy to follow. Nathan carpenter trail came to points where trail direction was not clear, no markings either trail. But still a very enjoyable and relaxing walk in the woods
Hidden trail, unless you know it is there you miss it. Update absolutely wonderful hidden little trail. My kids love the haunted cabin
This park had a small parking area, with 2 trails. Overall, this was a really nice park with a bunch of great views.
Trail conditions & character
“Not much for parking, just off the very narrow road, on the berm and bank, but the trail was dry and the woodland creatures were chatty!”
“Not much parking so it should never be busy and no pets, so its quiet.”
Plan your run at Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone(614) 265-6453
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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