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Boroline Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Emmaus, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Boroline 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 surfaceRestrooms

Informal park with a volleyball court, basketball courts, swings and hiking trails.

What runners say about Boroline Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (93 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Medium size parking lot with access to the south mountain trails, nice small walking trails with different routes. Sometimes is not easy to see the sign, but it is nice and moderate.

★★★★★ — Kondor , Nov 2023

Its a great little park. You can see deer wandering around. Its right next to some great hiking trails. There is even a sandbox. Some of the equipment might be old, but lets be honest... its safe equipment still, so do you really need the absolute best to just goof off and play with and have fun with your friends?

★★★★★ — Snoopy , Oct 2019

It was really pleasant hiking around except for the screaming children. People really should teach children to be quiet and respectful in nature. It's why we all go out there...to escape the nonsense of being around too Monday humans.

★★★★☆ — Daddywags , Sep 2020

This was a very good park. Lots of walking trails we walk for nearly four miles. the trails are a little rocket uphill lots of rocks little mud. But it was great fun walking through all the nature so close to the edge of town.

★★★★★ — John , May 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 93 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The only downfall is the bathrooms are a bit removed from the pavilion but other than that it was very nice.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Boroline 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteborough.emmaus.pa.us
  • Phone(610) 965-9292
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 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 Boroline Park

554 Alpine St, Emmaus, PA 18049

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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.