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Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in West Terre Haute, Indiana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area'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 preserve with trails for hiking, biking, and wildlife watching.
What runners say about Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area
“Everything is well kept, and the trail is accessible for everyone.”
“I really enjoy seeing the variety of greens and ponds, it really is a beautiful place.”
“It's great and safe place to run!”
This wildlife refuge really stands out here in terre haute. Its got a really cool environment, almost like a swamp esk style. I really enjoy seeing the variety of greens and ponds, it really is a beautiful place. Everything is well kept, and the trail is accessible for everyone. Edit - also beautiful in the wintertime!
Easy, beautiful hike. I clocked it over 6 miles, hiking the full loop.
I go here at least 4 times a week!!! It's great and safe place to run!!! Beautiful sights along the way! Easy place to get a couple miles in or just go nature walk with my family!
Located in West Terre Haute IN, this beautiful part of the town is perfect for bird watching, trail walks, fishing, biking, running, star gazing, and kayaking ( when water is at appropriate levels). Wabashiki is part of the river walk that connects West Terre Haute to Terre Haute IN at Fairbanks Park.
Trail conditions & character
“I really enjoy seeing the variety of greens and ponds, it really is a beautiful place.”
“Everything is well kept, and the trail is accessible for everyone.”
“Brand new 2 mile Boardwalk, 50 degrees in November, on a Monday not a person in site other than traffic.”
Plan your run at Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitein.gov
- Phone(765) 653-0453
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