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Blue Spruce Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 564 Google reviews · Running trail in Indiana, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Blue Spruce 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with picnic pavilions and barbecue grills, plus a playground, a lake, and trails.

What runners say about Blue Spruce Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (564 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 15 mentions

“You have to bring your own birdseed and its an beautiful experience”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“I love the peace and quiet so if u need to unwind from a hard day, I recommend taking the chill pill at this park.”

Absolutely recommend!!! I love capturing the simple yet most beautiful things nature has to offer and I found this gem by accident the park has Many trails, bird watching ( which if you bring bird seed they come right down and eat it from your hands) awesome sauce right?!

★★★★★ — Caylee , Jul 2021

Mesmerising place in Indiana Town. Nature park, beautiful trails and amazing lake. Really wonderful site for photoshoots and family picnics. One can walk around on trails or woods or the road around the lake. Truely Picturesque and ideal place for meditation. Beautiful colors of fall.

★★★★★ — Amit , Nov 2021

Fabulous County Park Spacious and beautifully maintained. No swimming! Nice trails, pavilions, and plenty of parking.

★★★★★ — Phyllis , Feb 2025

Pros: It is beautiful. Free. Hiking, covered tables, grills, and a medium venue for rental for parties looking out at the lake. Cons: Water quality might be a concern as there was a dead turtle and dead fish on the shoreline. Didn't seem to stop people from fishing with their kids.

★★★★☆ — Becky , Oct 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 16 mentions

“You have to bring your own birdseed and its an beautiful experience”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Anywhooo they also have a decent sized park for the little ones, many parking spaces, easy access to the water, benches, pavilions and public restrooms”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Anywhooo they also have a decent sized park for the little ones, many parking spaces, easy access to the water, benches, pavilions and public restrooms”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“I love the peace and quiet so if u need to unwind from a hard day, I recommend taking the chill pill at this park.”

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Plan your run at Blue Spruce Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteindianacountyparks.org
  • Phone(724) 463-8636

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 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 Blue Spruce Park

1128 Blue Spruce Rd, Indiana, PA 15701

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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.