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Shaw Wetland & Vernal Pool
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington Court House, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Shaw Wetland & Vernal Pool'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.
Relaxing, beautiful spot featuring a winding trail and boardwalk through a swamp for wildlife viewing and hiking.
What runners say about Shaw Wetland & Vernal Pool
“I wish other users would work harder not to leave garbage behind in this beautiful place!”
“It’s quiet and peaceful, but you get to hear a lot of wild life sounds and often spot little critters, squirrels, mice, bunnies, skunks, dragon flies, frogs.”
Beautiful place, even in the winter. City workers cleaning up while I was walking early this morning. Peaceful, no one there early in the morning.
Nice place to go and see nature on your lunch break if you work nearby. There is a bike path that is right next to this as well.
Very pretty little boardwalk and trail. It's about 1/3 of a mile total, so very easy walk. They have a storybook part of the trail currently about frogs which is adorable. Not a lot of water currently since the weather has been quite warm.
I love the wetlands! My family and I have spent many happy hours here walking or bike riding. It’s quiet and peaceful, but you get to hear a lot of wild life sounds and often spot little critters, squirrels, mice, bunnies, skunks, dragon flies, frogs. Really fun for the kids.
Trail conditions & character
“I wish other users would work harder not to leave garbage behind in this beautiful place!”
“It’s quiet and peaceful, but you get to hear a lot of wild life sounds and often spot little critters, squirrels, mice, bunnies, skunks, dragon flies, frogs.”
“I intended on this parking area to be for the Tri-County Triangle Trail and it is.”
“It has a nice boardwalk, kids play area and an observation platform at the vernal pool.”
Plan your run at Shaw Wetland & Vernal Pool
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 — reported by runners
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