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Winslow Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomington, Indiana · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Winslow Nature Trail'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.

PavedStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Winslow Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Very nice. 6-23-2025 at 8:30am no mosquitoes. Very nice to take the dogs for a little walk... Whole trail is prob 10-15 mins . There are a few different paths you can go around... Very nice... Has porta potty at entrance... No trashcan along the way though...

★★★★★ — Derek , Jun 2025

Nice small trail hike 5 minutes from town. If you want to get a full hike in you'd have to go back and go all the different routes. We probably spent 45 minutes and walked the whole area. Nice for a family hike, or for those who need really easy terrain.

★★★★☆ — Josie , Jan 2019

Very concealed but near the heart of town, a couple trails and cool trees. Good shade for a trail run with little elevation changes and hazards.

★★★★★ — Reid , Jun 2019

Great Nature Trail! Not super handicap accessible because of roots on the trail, but a very great outdoor experience!!

★★★★☆ — Adam , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms

“Has porta potty at entrance.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Not super handicap accessible because of roots on the trail, but a very great outdoor experience!”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Winslow Nature Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitebloomington.in.gov
  • Phone(812) 349-3700
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Winslow Nature Trail

Bloomington, Indiana

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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.