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Deer Run Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Deer Run 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 Deer Run Trail
“Use the overlook to spot a vast assortment of waterfowl and see many woodland birds on the well kept trail that meanders through meadows, woods, and swamps”
“Excellent trail for a walk in the woods, beautiful views, well maintained.”
“Really nice quiet place just to look around see nature.”
This a great place for hiking, birding, Photography... Or just to be in the Great Outdoors! There are various small bodies of water where you can watch ducks or an occasional beaver... Definitly check this place out. 👍 Here's a list of the interesting places to go along this back country road at deer run: 1.
This is one of my favorite spots in the entire area for birding. Use the overlook to spot a vast assortment of waterfowl and see many woodland birds on the well kept trail that meanders through meadows, woods, and swamps
This trail offers a 3 mile hike past a lake and through a variety of wooded and open habitats. Don't miss the observation deck with spotting scope overlooking a large wetland. A good place to spot bald eagles and many species of waterfowl. It also has pit toilets and a handicap accessible fishing pier.
Excellent trail for a walk in the woods, beautiful views, well maintained. Swamp and marsh, places to fish, benches to sit, limited cell service. A wonderful space to connect with nature and wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“Use the overlook to spot a vast assortment of waterfowl and see many woodland birds on the well kept trail that meanders through meadows, woods, and swamps”
“Really nice quiet place just to look around see nature.”
“Always a great place to go and unwind, loop trail, observation blind.”
“Beautiful and diverse; technical and hilly 3mi running trail”
Plan your run at Deer Run Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone+1 814-580-9983
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