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Briar Creek Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 297 Google reviews · Running trail in Berwick, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Briar Creek Lake 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.
Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, fishing, and pavilions, as well as a restroom.
What runners say about Briar Creek Lake Park
“Very clean and well kept.”
“This is an absolutely stunning lake (actually a dam) with, on the one side, a few benches and boating ramp and plenty of nature to enjoy -- always lots of ducks and birds.”
“The lakeside park is a peaceful escape with lovely views, perfect for a picnic or a quiet stroll!”
Very nice out of the way park with a lot of walking paths. Nice lake for fishing and bird watching. Place for large and small picnic's but there are no reservations so first come on the larger ones.
This location is absolutely ❤️ beautiful. Rolling hills, fall leaves colors. Breathtaking view. Quiet and cozy yet large in abundance. 10/10
Trail conditions & character
“This is an absolutely stunning lake (actually a dam) with, on the one side, a few benches and boating ramp and plenty of nature to enjoy -- always lots of ducks and birds.”
“The lakeside park is a peaceful escape with lovely views, perfect for a picnic or a quiet stroll!”
Plan your run at Briar Creek Lake 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
- Websitecolumbiapa.org
- Phone(570) 389-5608
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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