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Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 Google reviews · Running trail in Aurora, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tinkers Creek 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.
Rustic walking trails in a wetlands area home to many birds & reptiles & mammals such as beavers.
What runners say about Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
“Beautiful place to walk, run, hang out, relax and enjoy the wonderful water.”
“If you're looking for a peaceful and scenic walk, this is the place to go!”
“A nice, flat, easy walk at Liberty Park I was there on a weekday at noon and had the place to myself!”
Really nice park to just get right out of the park and be able to walk down a trail. What I like best is there is no dogs allowed on the trails. Some folks will hate me for saying that, but I get tired of having to dodge doggie dropping. Or the folks who just decide to dump their bag on the trail...
Lovely short trail. Saw quite some wild life here, turtle, otter. Definitely need to bring bug spray next time.
Quite beautiful park at this time! Great hiking and birds watching place! Will back in spring time
Beautiful place to walk, run, hang out, relax and enjoy the wonderful water.
Trail conditions & character
“I seen this nice open area while i was running and had to stop to take a picture of this view”
“The trail on the other side of the road from the parking lot has a smooth gravel trail the other side is nice but made of dirt paths with roots sticking out.”
“The trail on the other side of the road from the parking lot has a smooth gravel trail the other side is nice but made of dirt paths with roots sticking out.”
“The trail on the other side of the road from the parking lot has a smooth gravel trail the other side is nice but made of dirt paths with roots sticking out.”
“A nice, flat, easy walk at Liberty Park I was there on a weekday at noon and had the place to myself!”
“If you're looking for a peaceful and scenic walk, this is the place to go!”
“You start on a path through the woods and then it meanders through the ponds to loop back.”
Plan your run at Tinkers Creek 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
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone(614) 265-6565
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
Running trails near Aurora
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Liberty Park, Tinkers Creek Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 181 reviews
This park with 355 acres of swamps & marshlands is a popular spot for fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Aurora Wetlands Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Seneca Ponds
4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Park featuring a figure-eight loop and opportunities for fishing.
Hudson Springs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews
Large, 260-acre park with a huge lake for fishing, plus walking trails & pavilions.