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Asbury Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 587 Google reviews · Running trail in Erie, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Asbury Woods' 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.
Preserve featuring old-growth forest, gardens, trails, a nature center, summer camps & more.
What runners say about Asbury Woods
“Definitely worth a visit seasonally, as the water levels in Walnut Creek vary and the trails are well maintained and easy to navigate.”
“Friendly staff, beautiful scenery and the inside of the nature center has a lot of niche trinkets, jewelry, etc.”
“Definitely worth a visit seasonally, as the water levels in Walnut Creek vary and the trails are well maintained and easy to navigate.”
Absolutely hands down my favorite place to hike or walk in the woods! There's plenty of parking lots and spaces, dog friendly, bathrooms during season. Gorgeous views and a pretty well kept trail with signs makes Asbury the best in this area. Many benches along the way to rest or have a romantic moment 😆.
Such a nice hike. Much of the greenway trail had mulch. About 2 miles in and 2 out. It was very easy to follow. We ended the hike by going off the trail and found a waterfall ...slightly to the left of the fern moss loop. Just follow the creek. The boardwalk trail was a much shorter loop, and very easy to use.
I went with a friend to try out snowshoeing together. What a fabulous time. We had a blast, took the class and did a guided walk. Once completed we took one trail together for a short hike before returning our snowshoes. The trails were beautiful and well travelled. Staff was knowledgeable, kind, and eager to help.
Stopped during a trip to stretch our legs. Oh my goodness...this place was amazing!!! A nature center with restrooms and gift shop, garden, nature trails that are VERY well kept and easy to navigate. We even saw Eyore's house!
Trail conditions & character
“Friendly staff, beautiful scenery and the inside of the nature center has a lot of niche trinkets, jewelry, etc.”
“The boardwalk is very slippery when snow covered, so be prepared for that!”
“Would highly recommend for strollers or wheelchairs.”
“A nature center with restrooms and gift shop, garden, nature trails that are VERY well kept and easy to navigate.”
Plan your run at Asbury Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteasburywoods.org
- Phone(814) 835-5356
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
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