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The Narrows Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 Google reviews · Running trail in Xenia, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from The Narrows Reserve'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.
Flat and mostly-easy trails for hiking and walking alongside the river, plus canoe access.
What runners say about The Narrows Reserve
“Well maintained trails, very scenic walk with great old trees!”
“One of the hidden gems in ohio , beautiful part to walk and enjoy nature along the little miami”
“Hands down one of my favorite easy hikes, my “comfort trail”.”
“This is an excellent place to spend an afternoon walking the dog or spending time with the family.”
This my wife's favorite place to hike. It is scenic, the hiking paths are wide and flat (along the river) with few tripping hazards and there are usually a number of people there walking their dogs, but it is not too crowded. The spring flowers are incredibly beautiful and the river is scenic.
It was a beautiful day for hiking. There was a nice cool breeze and the trails were mostly dry and very few muddy spots
Beautiful area - take my dogs there for walks and its always enjoyable
Hands down one of my favorite easy hikes, my “comfort trail”. You can just take the main path or walk along the river. I love visiting throughout the seasons and watching the changes.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the hidden gems in ohio , beautiful part to walk and enjoy nature along the little miami”
“This is an excellent place to spend an afternoon walking the dog or spending time with the family.”
“The trail is so beautiful along the water and quite easy to walk as it’s nearly entirely flat.”
“There was a nice cool breeze and the trails were mostly dry and very few muddy spots”
“Nice and quiet, good place for a quiet afternoon stroll!”
Plan your run at The Narrows Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(937) 562-6440
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