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B-Y Park Access-Westmoreland Heritage Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in Trafford, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from B-Y Park Access-Westmoreland Heritage 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.
Small park offering a scenic bike path and trails, plus a pond and ice cream shop.
What runners say about B-Y Park Access-Westmoreland Heritage Trail
“Well maintained secluded rail trail along Turtle Creek with an ice cream store at one end.”
“Need to see if you like outside trail goes for miles by a stream beautiful”
The B-Y Access - Westmoreland Heritage Trail was perfect for an 18-mile bicycle ride! Trees and flowers are beginning to bloom! The cherry trees at the end of the trail in Export are in full bloom and attracting honey bees! The trail itself is dry and well maintained. It’s always scenic!
Trail is easy, wide and well cared for. If you happen to go down the one by the ice cream shop it kinda goes through the woods. Definitely passable leads to a road. Across the street a much longer trail with bridges and river access. Not too much sun and just a great day out.
Well maintained secluded rail trail along Turtle Creek with an ice cream store at one end. About 18 miles round trip.
Parking is limited but this section of the Heritage trail is one of my favorites. It gets busy on the weekends already early in the morning. The stretch between B-Y park and Saunders Station is very pretty and there is a nest of a Bald eagle that can sometimes be spotted flying around the area.
Trail conditions & character
“Need to see if you like outside trail goes for miles by a stream beautiful”
“Reasonable amount of parking spots are marked with a bike symbol and available for trail users.”
“The trail is mostly gravel, well cared for for any pot holes and large rocks.”
Plan your run at B-Y Park Access-Westmoreland Heritage Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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