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Spring Valley Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 275 Google reviews · Running trail in Granville, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Valley Nature Preserve'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.
Wooded preserve on 45 acres featuring marked nature trails, an open field & a picnic shelter.
What runners say about Spring Valley Nature Preserve
“Some of the trails were not very well maintained so we had to hike through tall grass.”
“The trail features impressive giant trees and a beautiful water creek.”
“Quiet, uncrowded, and peaceful, it is worth a visit if you enjoy nature and hiking.”
Fantastic hiking spot! I love the winding trails throughout the woods. Very serene & peaceful. This is definitely my new favorite place to work out.
I have been here a few times with my dog, and I have noticed that a lot of people bring their kids or come to train or walk their dogs. This being said, be on the lookout for untrained, off leash pups.
Beautiful place to visit. I love the wild flowers and butterfly sanctuary they provide. My kids love the creek and it has a shaded trail. There is a place to eat under shelter. I'm so grateful I found this gem.
Spring Valley is an awesome place to hike! So peaceful, and nice trails. You will normal see some deer and lots of critters. Fun family activity!
Trail conditions & character
“The trail features impressive giant trees and a beautiful water creek.”
“I have been here a few times with my dog, and I have noticed that a lot of people bring their kids or come to train or walk their dogs.”
“Quiet, uncrowded, and peaceful, it is worth a visit if you enjoy nature and hiking.”
“Even trying to follow their marked trails was super confusing it was dry so no mud but I can see how that would get super muddy on a rainy day.”
“There are areas of elevation change (I think about 160 ft in just a few hundred steps) that is fairly rapid for Central Ohio.”
“Great place to hike, go left when you start hiking (looking at the parking lot as you pull in) this takes you across a bridge and then up the hillside.”
Plan your run at Spring Valley Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegranvillerec.org
- Phone(740) 587-1976
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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