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Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Greensburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Ann Rudd Saxman Nature 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.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Small park with trails, picnic tables, and benches, plus plant info, wildflowers and birds.

What runners say about Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (66 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Beautiful flower gardens, amazing view, and if you're a lover of butterflies like mwah you will most certainly will get some breathtaking moments.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“I didn't explore much but what I did see was very nice and surprisingly quiet considering where it's located.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Loved another nature path and one that is dog friendly!”

I found this gem purely by accident. Very easy trail, while I was walking I met a staff member that gave me a lot of information about the trail. She showed me how they check for ticks, happy she had not found any. Went into the building that looks like a barn, again the staff was informative.

★★★★★ — B , Oct 2019

Loved another nature path and one that is dog friendly!! We went prior to the spring cleanup and with the weather we have had this winter, there were a few trees down and some cleanup that needs done. That said, it will be gorgeous in the spring and summer and it gives me the variety I crave when trail walking.

★★★★★ — Terri , Feb 2024

Looking at it you would never expect the size of the reserve. Beautiful flower gardens, amazing view, and if you're a lover of butterflies like mwah you will most certainly will get some breathtaking moments. Many trails, informational signs along the way to inform you on some fun facts. Overall its worth a stop

★★★★★ — Caylee , Jul 2021

Nice picnic area. Dog friendly. Plenty of places to sit along the way. Honey bees, info on local plants and wildlife, and tips on invasive species. More trail markers/signs would be great. I’m sure it’s easier to see everything later in spring/summer.

★★★★☆ — Chrystall , Apr 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 12 mentions

“Beautiful flower gardens, amazing view, and if you're a lover of butterflies like mwah you will most certainly will get some breathtaking moments.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Loved another nature path and one that is dog friendly!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“I didn't explore much but what I did see was very nice and surprisingly quiet considering where it's located.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Trails can get muddy if there has been rain.”

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Plan your run at Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteco.westmoreland.pa.us
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park

Donohoe Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601

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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.