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Birch Run Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Coatesville, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Birch Run Preserve'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 Birch Run Preserve
Good sized parking lot. The trails are clear aside from some downed trees (most you could step over, one or two you had to climb over or crawl under). You could see where the trails were but without a trail map, you have to rely on your sense of direction to find your way around. Overall, a good trail for a walk.
Awesome preserved nature. Although it is a preserve, it would be nice to have some sort of trail map posted or markings for each trail to avoid people getting lost.
Very nice trails, but they need trail markers. We almost got lost! None of the trails were marked and we had no idea how to get back to our car.
Plan your run at Birch Run Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.
- Websitewestcaln.org
- Phone(610) 384-5643
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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