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Cross Creek Park Hiking Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Avella, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cross Creek Park Hiking 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.
What runners say about Cross Creek Park Hiking Trail
“This isn’t a high traffic area so it’s quiet and peaceful immersion into the woods.”
Paved walking trail, but was all ice during our visit. There's a lake nearby, but you need to bushwhack to get there. It's a missed opportunity not to have a path leading to at least a viewing area overlooking the lake.
Very nice trail with some steep hills. Not a bunch of shade so be aware on hot days. Sometimes the trail gets over grown and some of the trail gets washed out but it's very nice and needed for the area. The county can do a much better job taking care of it that's for sure.
Perfect quick but not too easy hike! 2.8 mile loop with some steep hills at points. The path is gravel so you’re not actually “in the woods” typical hiking but there are nice tall trees all around and views to look at the whole time. Sorta reminded me of Jurassic park at points.
Found this trail on Google Maps. Seems it is new. Surface is gravel. Well maintained. The trail though is not for the average person. Has 7,8 and 10% grade hills and is a good work out. Wear hiking boots, tennis shoes would work but my ankles needed more support. Bathroom seems brand new, very clean.
Trail conditions & character
“The path is gravel so you’re not actually “in the woods” typical hiking but there are nice tall trees all around and views to look at the whole time.”
“Steep decent and and inclines which makes it a good place training for climbs.”
“The path is gravel so you’re not actually “in the woods” typical hiking but there are nice tall trees all around and views to look at the whole time.”
“This isn’t a high traffic area so it’s quiet and peaceful immersion into the woods.”
“Nice accessible path through the wooded hillside of southwest PA.”
“Don't miss the hidden path that cuts through the center of the trees for a nice walk, accessible not far from the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Cross Creek Park Hiking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance2.8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(724) 228-6867
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