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Wilderness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Hartford City, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilderness 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.
Public park featuring walking paths, exercise stations and a dog run, plus picnic areas.
What runners say about Wilderness Park
“A really nice peaceful place”
Nice place to walk and to be in relative nature. Hawks songbirds squirrels and other wildlife frequent this place.
Always have fun walking on the trail getting lost in the wilderness and the benefits of working out
If you love to find hidden trails with nature all around, this is your hidden gem. Plus, the trail provides different workout stations. Will definitely be back. There's not much to do in a small town, but trail walk👍
A hidden jem. Exercise stations spread throughout several paths and a special art sculpture at the back of the park is most unique.
Trail conditions & character
“Went to use the dog park, was the only ones there, nice and big, and clean.”
Plan your run at Wilderness 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehartfordcity.net
- Phone(765) 348-0410
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
Running trails near Hartford City
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
