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Cornelia & Florence Bridge Nature Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Milford, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 1.2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cornelia & Florence Bridge Nature 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.
What runners say about Cornelia & Florence Bridge Nature Preserve
“Awesome place, clean and love what they have created here.”
“Beautiful walk on the Cornelia trail and back using the may loop trail.”
“The trail is easy to walk and dog friendly, with multiple dog waste bag dispensers.”
Beautiful preserve with main trail that's well taken care of. Side trails offer a good work out and tougher terrain. One huge note of caution: while exiting the main trail by the parking lot, into the woods was a very large timber rattlesnake eating a very large gartersnake.
Beautiful walk on the Cornelia trail and back using the may loop trail. Pet friendly, must be on leash. We stopped by early Saturday morning and there were only two other vehicles in the parking lot. Heard a lot of birdsong and the trees and plant life were thriving. Definitely coming back for a look in fall.
I felt like I was walking down the yellow brick road trying to find the great and powerful Oz. In the beginning of the walk there are little signs telling you the names of the different trees and brush. At the top of the hill you come to a covered pavilion and bathrooms.
Beautiful trail with multiple different paths that vary in terrain. The trail is well shaded with an open grassy area next to the terrace and bathroom. The trail is easy to walk and dog friendly, with multiple dog waste bag dispensers.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail is easy to walk and dog friendly, with multiple dog waste bag dispensers.”
“Beautiful walk on the Cornelia trail and back using the may loop trail.”
“Very short and very easy to get to the lawn where there's a covered patio, picnic bench, and restrooms.”
“One huge note of caution: while exiting the main trail by the parking lot, into the woods was a very large timber rattlesnake eating a very large gartersnake.”
“The Cornelia trail was gravel, the may loop was unpaved but mowed down.”
“Beautiful walk on the Cornelia trail and back using the may loop trail.”
“There are markers naming some of the trees and plants along the trail.”
Plan your run at Cornelia & Florence Bridge Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance1.2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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