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Clarence Schock Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Manheim, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Clarence Schock Memorial 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.

BoardwalkScenicHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Scenic woodland park with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and climbing, plus a 66-ft. fire tower.

What runners say about Clarence Schock Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (57 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Bathrooms are clean and .”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Butterflies are beautiful this time of the year.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Love running here, great trail for a challenging trail run!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Trail 11 is not an easy trail to explore.”

Awesome park. Not a lot of people go here so it's a very quiet and peaceful place to go on walks. There are many trails that are a blast to hike.

★★★★★ — K. , Oct 2023

This is one of my favorites places to hike. My uncle and I went this past Sunday and we hiked over 8 miles. However, you can make your hike as long or short as you prefer depending on which trails you take.

★★★★★ — Michelle , Feb 2024

Love this park and environmental center. Great series of trails. Something for everyone, easy, progressive, and difficult. Check out the maps for the park and also the maps for the Horseshoe Trail runs through the property.

★★★★★ — Tom , Aug 2023

Tower was fun. Several trails. Decent boulder formations. There is a lot of steep uphill walking. Several mountain bikers were riding and a few people bouldering

★★★★★ — J , Apr 2018

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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 8 mentions

“There are trails for hikers, mountain bike trails for all skill levels, trails for horses, boulders to climb, and a fire tower that offers a 360 view of the vast countryside.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“There are trails for hikers, mountain bike trails for all skill levels, trails for horses, boulders to climb, and a fire tower that offers a 360 view of the vast countryside.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“South of the parking lot is a raised boardwalk overlooking the forest.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Excellent bathrooms, and really enjoy how many trails the park contains!”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“South of the parking lot is a raised boardwalk overlooking the forest.”

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Plan your run at Clarence Schock Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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
  • Websiteparkatgovernordick.org
  • Phone(717) 964-3808

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM
Thursday 10 AM–4 PM
Friday 10 AM–4 PM
Saturday 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday 1–5 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 Clarence Schock Memorial Park

3283 Pinch Rd, Manheim, PA 17545

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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.