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The Dan Waugh nature trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Olmsted Falls, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from The Dan Waugh nature trail'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.

What runners say about The Dan Waugh nature trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice little walking Nature Trail across from David Fortier River Park. Check out the Rocky River, the old quarry, and Charles a Harding Memorial Bridge.

★★★★☆ — Dave , Sep 2025

A great place for me and my pup to have a peaceful walk with hardly any bother from the city noise, Get out there and make the most of it make sure to take a walk down by the river too one of the nicest areas if I do say so myself

★★★★★ — Aerial , Sep 2021

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 440-235-1150

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find The Dan Waugh nature trail

7850 Main St, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

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Running trails near Olmsted Falls

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

David Fortier River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews

Olmsted Falls, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Area featuring a stone-staircase-lined quarry, waterfall and river, plus a covered bridge.

under a mile away

Olmsted Falls East River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Olmsted Falls, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back park for picnicking, sledding, jungle-gym fun, hiking and waterfall views.

under a mile away

Olmsted Township Brentwood Park

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Olmsted Township, OH

under a mile away

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,453 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.

2.4 miles away

Rocky River Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,766 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.

2.4 miles away

Wallace Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 878 reviews

Berea, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Sandy beach, lakeside park with lifeguards, volleyball courts and picnic tables.

2.5 miles away

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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.