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Simpson Creek Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Maineville, Ohio · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Simpson Creek 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.

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What runners say about Simpson Creek Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (30 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The trail is beautiful, but I was nervous the whole time, because several signs say that your car will be towed if you are not a resident.”

The trail is beautiful, but I was nervous the whole time, because several signs say that your car will be towed if you are not a resident. Anyone know how often cars actually get towed?

★★★★☆ — Diane , Jun 2023

Nice place to go for a evening walk. Trail is neat and lake looks beautiful at sunset.

★★★★☆ — Sivaraj , Sep 2020

This is located near a housing subdivision. My expectations was fairly low when I saw the area this was located in. To my amazement it was fabulous. There was water crossings elevation change difference in the trail all the things a hiker enjoys.

★★★★★ — Alan , Apr 2023

Good spot for some trail running with elevation changes, water crossings, and a good amount of shade. Most of the trails are not marked but there are a points of reference to find your way.

★★★★★ — Cody , May 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The trail is beautiful, but I was nervous the whole time, because several signs say that your car will be towed if you are not a resident.”

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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.

Where to find Simpson Creek Nature Trail

Maineville, Ohio

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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.