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Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail & Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in New Albany, Indiana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail & Wildlife Sanctuary'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.
Trails, along with historical lore and scenery, define this nature park featuring scenic loops.
What runners say about Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail & Wildlife Sanctuary
“It is well maintained and well marked.”
“Beautiful trail with a creek if your dog likes water , it’s steep & has stairs so we both got a good workout, definitely the best trail I’ve been on that’s this close to home”
“For it being in the middle of a fairly busy city, it’s really quiet and peaceful.”
Everything about this historic trail is done right! It is well maintained and well marked. The historic markers, information, and photos along the way will completely enhance the trek for any local history or infrastructure geek.
This place is amazing, really enjoyed ourselves, not really for very young children especially when wet. It was a little more experience required for a 1 year old. Has history and the scenery is beautiful. A great chance for beautiful pictures. Quiet, peaceful, hike.
Good place to see some fall leaves and enjoy nature. There's a wide variety of foliage, from creeping vines to monkey balls! There are indeed signs that talk about the old trolly routes and whatnot, if that sort of thing interests you. It's quiet and peaceful, and when we went, we had the place to ourselves.
Silver Hills is absolutely beautiful! The trail is fairly short, but packed with great sights and plenty of history. The trails are well kept. For it being in the middle of a fairly busy city, it’s really quiet and peaceful. I had the pleasure of meeting the gentleman that upkeeps the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail with a creek if your dog likes water , it’s steep & has stairs so we both got a good workout, definitely the best trail I’ve been on that’s this close to home”
“Beautiful trail with a creek if your dog likes water , it’s steep & has stairs so we both got a good workout, definitely the best trail I’ve been on that’s this close to home”
“For it being in the middle of a fairly busy city, it’s really quiet and peaceful.”
“Beautiful trail with a creek if your dog likes water , it’s steep & has stairs so we both got a good workout, definitely the best trail I’ve been on that’s this close to home”
“Historical markers highlight the the tram line that ran through the area over 100 years ago.”
“Only room for about five cars at the trailhead.”
“The collection of several short trails is essentially a series of sections combined to make a complete one-mile loop.”
Plan your run at Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail & Wildlife Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefacebook.com
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