Rock Run Preserve
Rock Run Preserve is a nature preserve featuring a moderately difficult loop trail with beautiful views of the Ohio River and rock outcrops. The trail is well maintained and forested, offering a scenic hike with some uphill sections and wildflowers in spring. The parking area accommodates around 8 vehicles. Dogs are allowed, but owners must pack out waste. There are no restrooms or wheelchair accessibility at the entrance.
Reviews
Nice hike that leads up to interesting rock formations. It is mostly uphill but not difficult. The trail was clear and well taken care of.
Nice parking, a little difficult to see where the trail is at times. Decent amount of up hill hiking but not horrible. Good parking. Dog allowed but pack waste out.
This is a very nice hike on a bluff along the Ohio River. The trail is about three miles long and starts from a parking area along Highway 52. It ascends the bluff to some rock outcrops before looping around the backside. Most of the trail is forested and there are some nice wildflowers in spring.
I underestimated the difficulty of this hike. It was my third nature preserve of the day, and I was exhausted after this. The trail is well marked, but there is a lot of uphill hiking -FYI! I decided to come here for the wildflowers, and there were certainly some nice flowers once I got about halfway through the loop, but there are much easier hikes in the area if you’re only looking for flowers or a stroll through the woods. I’m glad I completed the entire hike though!
Rock Run Preserve is part of The Arc of Appalachia Nature Preserve system. Rock Run Preserve is a loop trail that has great views of the Ohio River and the surrounding area. It also goes through remnants of a quarry.The trail is moderate to difficult and has some steep parts to it.It is also well maintained and marked. The parking area is large enough for about 8 vehicles. There aren’t any restrooms.