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Darlington Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Media, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Darlington 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.
Hiking area with trails by a creek and through the woods, suitable for children.
What runners say about Darlington Trailhead
“You go from beautiful lake views in the beginning to amazing grass field areas in the middle and then back to the lake at the end.”
Awesome place for hiking. Part of the trail is sunny and bright but some parts have shades and cool. It’s a mix of river, wetlands, mountains and forest great for hiking. We had a great weekend😘 *There is no FEE, also not much parking space. MUST HAVE: * A cap🧢, it is super sunny🌞 . * Use hiking shoes 👟.
A pretty unpaved lot just by Chester Creek bridge which is the Trailhead to several lovely, trails (Darlington and Cornucopia) with varying terrain along Chester Creek. Everything from wet woods up into sprawling, Wyeth-esque fields! Absolutely a (mostly) hidden gem.
Nice little trail! Cool that you can cross the river via the railroad bridges. Great for an afternoon walk
Big fan! Freshly mowed, wide paths, nicely groomed, only one muddy spot (in that even had a workaround path to it). Hard 10. A+. If it's your first time, just make sure you pay attention to the path. There's a lot of trails back here and it can get easy to take a wrong turn ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Trail conditions & character
“You go from beautiful lake views in the beginning to amazing grass field areas in the middle and then back to the lake at the end.”
“A pretty unpaved lot just by Chester Creek bridge which is the Trailhead to several lovely, trails (Darlington and Cornucopia) with varying terrain along Chester Creek.”
“It's under 3 miles, has some incline, and starts and ends at the parking lot.”
“Or maybe it's me, but it was my fourth visit before I found the entire loop.”
“There are no public restrooms and in a number of critical places, the trail is not well-marked.”
Plan your run at Darlington Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
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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