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Dunlap Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 423 Google reviews · Running trail in Uniontown, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Dunlap Creek Park'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.

PavedOpen 24hScenic

Casual outdoor area, for picnics and family gatherings, equipped with a playground and a boat launch.

What runners say about Dunlap Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (423 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful park and great place to relax or bring the family especially when the weather is nice.”

If you live by Uniontown... Dunlap Creek lake is a wonderful place to walk and explore...I walk around the lake for exercise..stress reliever..and just to breath...great fishing and it has picnic pavilions...take the kids and enjoy !!

★★★★★ — Lena , Oct 2023

Nice park. Nice walking track around the lake. Seen people there fishing along the the shore and on small boats

★★★★☆ — Andy , May 2026

Stunning park for its size and simplicity. The paved trail encircles the lake and goes through and along wooded areas. Looking forward to making this a regular spot for a walk or jog.

★★★★★ — Chris , May 2026

Beautiful new trail furnished by Fayette County. Takes a nice loop around the look, minor rolling areas. This is a great park and trail access for this area!

★★★★★ — L , May 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful park and great place to relax or bring the family especially when the weather is nice.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The paved trail encircles the lake and goes through and along wooded areas.”

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Plan your run at Dunlap Creek Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Dunlap Creek Park

788 New Salem Rd, Uniontown, PA 15401

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.