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Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cumberland Valley Rail-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 Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail
This was a great trail. We road the entire trail. It's paved near the college, gravel most other parts except a paved section closer to Carlisle. The end of trail at the Carlisle end has a pretty cool view of an old farm.
Very nice walking, biking trail. Public restrooms at Ship station. Starts out as a paved, blacktop path at Ship Station and turns into stone in about a mile and a half.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Tracks to Tranquility — A Hidden Gem in Rail Trail Form!” The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail is where small-town charm meets big-league peace of mind. I started my walk at the Shippensburg trailhead and within minutes, I was immersed in a living corridor of railroad history and natural beauty — all built on…
Great walking trail! This is the first place I took my dog and we both enjoyed the scenery and friendly people.
Trail conditions & character
“Starts out as a paved, blacktop path at Ship Station and turns into stone in about a mile and a half.”
“The crushed stone surface is ideal for walking or biking, and the flat grade makes it incredibly accessible — perfect for a casual stroll or a long-distance ride.”
“The crushed stone surface is ideal for walking or biking, and the flat grade makes it incredibly accessible — perfect for a casual stroll or a long-distance ride.”
“The crushed stone surface is ideal for walking or biking, and the flat grade makes it incredibly accessible — perfect for a casual stroll or a long-distance ride.”
Plan your run at Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecvrtc.org
- Phone+1 717-860-0444
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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