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Conewago Recreation Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 357 Google reviews · Running trail in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Conewago Recreation 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.
Flat, 5-mile rail trail that borders fields and woods and traverses farmland.
What runners say about Conewago Recreation Trail
“Nice 5 mile bike trail thru Northern Lancaster County scenic beautiful farm and country side that connects to the Lebanon Bike trail another 13 mile ride”
“As do most trails, It me Andrews through farmland and wooded areas which gives a good balance of shade and sun.”
It was a beautiful trail to enjoy!!! Would recommend any day and any time! Rain wouldn't stop this from being pretty 😍
I love to run and walk here, pretty flat and not busy! Beautiful in the fall when all the leaves change.
This is an awesome trail to walk especially for beginners. It's a total of 5 miles one way so it is adaptable for any fitness level. It is nice and wide and flat with nice scenery of farmland and corn fields. Because it borders the Conewago creek frequently you get to see a great waterfall about a mile in.
A beautiful 5 mile rail trail that is level, well-graded, and follows along the Conewago Creek. It is adjacent to some farmland, but primarily runs through wooded areas that occasionally offer glimpses of the Conewago Creek.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice 5 mile bike trail thru Northern Lancaster County scenic beautiful farm and country side that connects to the Lebanon Bike trail another 13 mile ride”
“Nice 5 mile bike trail thru Northern Lancaster County scenic beautiful farm and country side that connects to the Lebanon Bike trail another 13 mile ride”
“It is adjacent to some farmland, but primarily runs through wooded areas that occasionally offer glimpses of the Conewago Creek.”
“A beautiful 5 mile rail trail that is level, well-graded, and follows along the Conewago Creek.”
“The trail is gravel, some spots are bigger grade gravel then others, but there is a decent amount of fine gravel which makes peddling easy.”
“My dog wanted to roam on the big open field so bad but it is private property and for archery.”
“There is good parking available at the Market Street trailhead, with a few spots also available at Old Hershey and Koser.”
“The only negative thing that I have to say is that there are no restroom facilities but other than that I am definitely going back again with my mountain bike.”
Plan your run at Conewago Recreation Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteco.lancaster.pa.us
- Phone+1 717-299-8220
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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