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Conestoga Greenway Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Conestoga Greenway Trail'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside path for strolling alongside housing and apartments, as well as biking.

What runners say about Conestoga Greenway Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (88 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Here's a rewritten review of the walking trail: This is a beautiful, clean walking trail that's perfect for a family outing.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Here's a rewritten review of the walking trail: This is a beautiful, clean walking trail that's perfect for a family outing.”

I frequently run through the trail to get to county park from downtown. The surface is always clean. It's a short, paved trail next to the river.

★★★★★ — Jonathan-Lee , Apr 2023

Nice walking "trail". If like me you're looking for a trail in the woods this is not it. The path is paved. One one side of the trail there's a beautiful river. On the other side is the road and apartment buildings. I was disappointed and go all the way around.

★★★★☆ — Suria , Apr 2017

Here's a rewritten review of the walking trail: This is a beautiful, clean walking trail that's perfect for a family outing. It wasn't crowded on a Sunday afternoon – we saw just a few runners, bikers, and dog walkers. We enjoyed listening to the birds chirping throughout our walk.

★★★★★ — Karmin , Jun 2024

I love the Greenway Trail for biking and walking. It's beautiful and you can go over to County Park via the trail.

★★★★★ — Linda , May 2025

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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

“Here's a rewritten review of the walking trail: This is a beautiful, clean walking trail that's perfect for a family outing.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“Not a long hike, they way is paved and you can take your dogs.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Only about a mile long but good for quick dog walks and people who can't do much walking or hiking but like to stroll in the outside.”

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Plan your run at Conestoga Greenway Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Websiteco.lancaster.pa.us

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–9 pm
Friday 6:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–9 pm
Sunday 6:30 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 Conestoga Greenway Trail

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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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.