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Sugarcreek MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellbrook, Ohio · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Sugarcreek MetroPark'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 area with soft-surface trails amid diverse landscapes, plus picnic sites & a play area.
What runners say about Sugarcreek MetroPark
“There are many different types of trees, very well kept trails and lots of critters to keep an eye out for.”
“Beautiful Osage Orange tunnels and Oak trees that are over 550 years old.”
“Fantastic place with miles of beautifully well marked trails.”
Fantastic place with miles of beautifully well marked trails. A gem in the region. It is a must hike.
Very popular park. I've hiked here for many years. Wildlife, plants, and remnants of old farms. The blue and orange trails have been redeveloped in the past year, so go to the metroparks site for the most recent map. The maps posted along the trails are still old. I'll update when that changes.
We had a great day hiking a little over a mile at the metropark here! We chose the orange trail, which was not paved but well maintained and easy enough for us and our twin 2.5 y/o to complete. There was also a neat play area with a giant log for them to crawl in, which they loved.
Clean and beautiful park with hiking 🌳 👟 trails and picnic areas. Great place for a quick adventure walk with your dogs 🐕. Big nature playground for kids. If you are a naturalist or a photographer that loves searching for spiders, insects, woodpeckers, etc., this is a great place.
Trail conditions & character
“Most of the trails are not too steep plus there are some benches here and there to rest at or enjoy the view.”
“Nearby there was also a small shelter with some picnic tables to rest and eat at in addition to a single pit toilet in case the parking lot was too far.”
“Great place for a quick adventure walk with your dogs 🐕.”
“Trails are moderately rolling and flat with a few steep inclines/stairs/water crossings here and there, with benches to sit on sprinkled around.”
“A modern pit toilet and water fountain by the parking lot, and another toilet in the camping/picnic shelter area.”
“It has small parking, bathrooms, maps, and water fountains.”
“If have young kids, a stroller with thin wheels will be difficult.”
“We chose the orange trail, which was not paved but well maintained and easy enough for us and our twin 2.”
“Fantastic place with miles of beautifully well marked trails.”
Plan your run at Sugarcreek MetroPark
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitemetroparks.org
- Phone+1 937-275-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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