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Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Carlisle Trailhead
2.8 ★★★☆☆ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Carlisle, 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 Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Carlisle Trailhead'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 Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Carlisle Trailhead
The rail here is a mile long, so it's out-and-back. There are walking trails along the side of the main cycling trail that you can use to extend the experience, and the old bridge halfway along the trail is described in the historic marker at the trailhead by the road.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Carlisle Trailhead
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
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecvrtc.org
- Phone+1 717-860-8305
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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