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Cedar Hollow Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Malvern, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cedar Hollow 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.

LoopDog-friendlyQuiet

Relaxed nature preserve featuring creeks, woods and trails, plus 2 special trees on a map.

What runners say about Cedar Hollow Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Super well maintained, diverse so you get a little bit of wetland, forrest, and meadow on the trail.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful, hiking friendly, quiet, little paths to check out the creek.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Lots of hiking trails, several stream crossings, a few ruins, and some really old trees grace this quiet preserve.”

I absolutely love coming here!! So peaceful walking along the crystal clear creek.

★★★★★ — J , Jun 2017

The trails were well maintained, wooded, and beautiful! So many different paths to explore! Can't wait to go back soon! Dog friendly, and the creek was nice to walk next to!

★★★★★ — Craig , May 2025

Super well maintained, diverse so you get a little bit of wetland, forrest, and meadow on the trail. Easy to walk at all parts, no obstacles or hazardous areas.

★★★★★ — Tina , Oct 2022

Beautiful, hiking friendly, quiet, little paths to check out the creek. Perfect for families, friends, and solo. Young children can easily hike it.🌳🌿

★★★★★ — Caralee , May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 59 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Lots of hiking trails, several stream crossings, a few ruins, and some really old trees grace this quiet preserve.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“5 star park one of the best places to look at nature around, but watch your step so much dog poop.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“It's a great loop trail that crosses a couple of fields and bridges and runs along side of a creek.”

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Plan your run at Cedar Hollow Preserve

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteopenlandconservancy.org
  • Phone+1 610-647-5380
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–6 pm
Tuesday 6 am–6 pm
Wednesday 6 am–6 pm
Thursday 6 am–6 pm
Friday 6 am–6 pm
Saturday 6 am–6 pm
Sunday 6 am–6 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 Cedar Hollow Preserve

1635 Church Rd, Malvern, PA 19355

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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.