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Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashville, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Stage's Pond State 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.
Nature preserve with walking trails and ponds featuring wildflowers and birds.
What runners say about Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve
“Well maintained trails, some of which are handicap accessible.”
“After entering the path, we entered into a beautiful field scattered with everything nature!”
“A quiet park with lots of wildlife!”
We were on our way down to Circleville from Columbus when we stumbled across this gem. Just park outside the gate and walk down the road about 100ft to the entrance to the path. After entering the path, we entered into a beautiful field scattered with everything nature! We took the path to the sign with the map.
Normally a place like this would get four stars from me, but what really bumps it up is the thoughtfulness put into it. First off, there's two trails that are completely concrete, allowing anyone even those in wheel chairs to appreciate this place.
Wow what a great place. No one was around. It was a little buggy but honestly if it wasn’t there would probably be something ecologically wrong so wear a little big spray and enjoy the trail. The berries were ready to eat and we enjoyed a few with the birds - super tasty!
Went here for the first time two weeks ago after driving back to Columbus from Chillicothe. Very beautiful reserve and great for walks/jogs!
Trail conditions & character
“After entering the path, we entered into a beautiful field scattered with everything nature!”
“The one thing I recommend is that the state of Ohio add porta potty by the parking lot.”
“First off, there's two trails that are completely concrete, allowing anyone even those in wheel chairs to appreciate this place.”
“The blind is paved to the location but I believe it is one or two steps to get into so not handicapped accessible.”
“I really liked the old growth forest boardwalk, Trail B, the meadow trail, I believe.”
“The one thing I recommend is that the state of Ohio add porta potty by the parking lot.”
“Although I haven't been able to locate a restroom or water fountains.”
Plan your run at Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance3.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone(614) 265-6453
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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