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Crossways Trail

3 ★★★☆☆ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
1.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Crossways 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.

Mixed1.5 miDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Crossways 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
  • Distance1.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewissahickontrails.org
  • Phone+1 215-646-8866
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Crossways Trail

Cathcart Road &, Normandy Dr, Blue Bell, PA 19422

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Wentz Run Park

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Armentrout Preserve

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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.