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Andorra Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Andorra Natural 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.
What runners say about Andorra Natural Area
“Great trails to walk Beautiful serenity”
Nice and easy hike. Probably a good spot for a family with young kids. Parking wasn't too bad, and the water was always close by. No incredibly spectacular views, but still a pretty fun stroll. Lots and lots of people bring their dogs here. The dogs seem to love it.
Very autumn-looking upon the very beginning of the spring - a bit surreal. I love the lights and the texture of the grasses. Impressionists should go there. The narrow but clear path should lead you well.
The Great Beech is located in this area just a short distance from the Wissahicken Environmental Center. Just check the poles throughout located near the trails and you can find anything on the postings.
It's beautiful here in any season. We embarked on a quick hike, and ended up wanting to go for longer, so we explored the Tree House area. It was sunny but chilly, so we didn't run into as many folks as possible. Looking forward to exploring more when the foliage comes back!
Trail conditions & character
“No incredibly spectacular views, but still a pretty fun stroll.”
“Probably the only place in Philadelphia where you can feel really good if you are allergic to concrete as I am.”
“Parking wasn't too bad, and the water was always close by.”
Plan your run at Andorra Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitefow.org
- Phone+1 215-685-9285
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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