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Twin Creek MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 653 Google reviews · Running trail in Germantown, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 10 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Twin Creek 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.
Peaceful area offering hiking & horseback riding trails, creek fishing, campsites & picnic shelters.
What runners say about Twin Creek MetroPark
“Beautiful place to hike, different trails for different levels of hikers.”
This is my favorite hidden gem of the Dayton Metroparks system. Beautiful hike no matter which loop you choose, and I really like it as my "home" hiking spot as there are trails at three different levels of difficulty- you can choose how to challenge yourself.
I was staying in Franklin for business for 4 days and found this park on Google Maps. There are several short distance trails (2m), but I did the entire 6m orange trail which provided lots of changes of scenery. Loved the adventure!
Beautiful place to hike, different trails for different levels of hikers. Some areas can be narrow with pretty big drops offs on both sides so be careful if you're doing the orange trail. I go here at least twice a week during warmer months. Favorite hiking spot!
Such a great park. Has some decent hills to walk up and down. Great view from High Point.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of nice little surprises and plenty of incline on the orange trail if you want something challenging.”
“Beautiful place to hike, different trails for different levels of hikers.”
“Great hiking trails w different levels of difficulty…muddy areas …perfect for a 2-3 hours hike…can be shortened…best hike in Dayton”
“It is dog friendly but must be leashed and I recommend not bringing your dog if they might react aggressively to other dogs.”
“I love that there are so many loops you can take back if you don't want to take the entire 6 mile orange loop or the 2 mile purple trail.”
“The trail is pretty much all nature and narrow in many places, so not for someone looking to walk a flat paved trail.”
“I love that there are so many loops you can take back if you don't want to take the entire 6 mile orange loop or the 2 mile purple trail.”
Plan your run at Twin Creek MetroPark
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
- Loop distance10 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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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