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Whitewater Memorial State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,565 Google reviews · Running trail in Liberty, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Loop distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Whitewater Memorial State Park'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.

LoopScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park features a 200-acre lake, plus fishing, swimming, horseback riding, nature programs & camping.

What runners say about Whitewater Memorial State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,565 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“The family cabins were very clean even the Pet friendly ones.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“I said she must be mad because she's stuck inside working on the beautiful day.”

Whitewater State Park is a great place to go camping! They only have 30 amp hookups at their sites, but that's ok. They also have 🐎 horse 🐎 camping area and lots of trails 👣 to ride the horses on. Nice beach and lake. They have boats you can rent and they have cabin rentals if you don't want to bring your camper.

★★★★★ — Doug , Feb 2023

Great campground nice friendly family atmosphere. Clean and well kept. Separate shower houses that lock which i prefer, hot water low pressure but hot. We took a guided nature hike looking for mushrooms that was exceptionally good.

★★★★★ — Matt , Jul 2023

Nice park for any out of towner like myself. Or even for locals that have not been. Enjoyed the trails. Dog friendly! Nice picnic areas and beach. As well as swimming. Nice family cabins if wanting to stay as well as camp sites both electric and tent. Very nice park. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★ — Caleb , Jul 2023

Camped here for 2 nights. Clean well taken care of park with plenty to do. Hiking, fishing or just relaxing. We will definitely return.

★★★★★ — Todd , Oct 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“I said she must be mad because she's stuck inside working on the beautiful day.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The water area is so good when it’s sunny and there’s the play area for the kids the shelters for barbecue and picnics and a lot of trails which are pet friendly.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Whitewater Memorial State Park

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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitein.gov
  • Phone(765) 458-5565

Hours

Monday 8 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–11 PM
Thursday 8 AM–11 PM
Friday 8 AM–11 PM
Saturday 8 AM–11 PM
Sunday 8 AM–11 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 Whitewater Memorial State Park

1418 S State Rd 101, Liberty, IN 47353

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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.