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Crum Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 185 Google reviews · Running trail in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Crum Woods' 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.
Secluded forest, one of the last in the region, featuring 3.5 mi. of biodiverse woods & trails.
What runners say about Crum Woods
“It's on the campus for Swarthmore college but it's easily accessible and a beautiful little hike.”
Wonderful very hidden gem in the middle of the Swarthmore college campus. It’s a beautiful space with lots of scenic and nature overlooks.
Want to enjoy nature? Like to hike? Then crumb woods is the place. I went out to clear my head, decided to go for a walk. The crumb wood is accessed within the Swarthmore College campus.
Lovely trail with different height & difficulty levels. Dog friendly park as long as their on leash. Loved the amphitheater and alligator rock! We went on Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded, so it's a plus!
Lovely walk. The traffic noise from 476 is annoying but worth a visit.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little swimming holes for kids and dogs along the creek.”
“It's on the campus for Swarthmore college but it's easily accessible and a beautiful little hike.”
“There are a lot of small hills and also there is dirt everywhere.”
Plan your run at Crum Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitescottarboretum.org
- Phone+1 610-328-8025
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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