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Fall Run Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,373 Google reviews · Running trail in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fall Run 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.
Celebrated park featuring a forested nature trail & waterfall, plus a playground & basketball court.
What runners say about Fall Run Park
“The trail to the main waterfall is easy and well-kept, which was great for our little ones.”
“These trails and scenic opportunities keep the park pretty busy for walkers and hikers, but the parking is sufficient, save for some busy soccer Saturdays.”
“The hike was so relaxing and peaceful, and the shade from the trees made it really comfortable.”
This is the perfect mix between a trail and a park, making nature accessible and enjoyable. The entire route is about 0.85 miles but it includes many beautiful and interactive spots, such as smaller and a larger waterfall, convenient bridges and a staircase.
Cute trail, not too long. There are parking lots on both ends of the trail. I parked at the top lot above the waterfall and it was a short walk to the falls. I went with my dog on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy. Lots of people with dogs and children.
Very nice park. Great trails with great scenery. The waterfall is neat to see. During the winter the waterfall freezes and makes great photos. This park is a short distance from one end to the other. The trail is clear and clean. Normally flat other than the steps going up next to the main waterfall.
We needed to get the kids out of the house on a hot September day and Fall Run Park was the perfect escape. The hike was so relaxing and peaceful, and the shade from the trees made it really comfortable.
Trail conditions & character
“85 miles but it includes many beautiful and interactive spots, such as smaller and a larger waterfall, convenient bridges and a staircase.”
“Something random and cool that isn't talked about is further down the trail there's like a little cubby with items for dogs /pets.”
“The hike was so relaxing and peaceful, and the shade from the trees made it really comfortable.”
“These trails and scenic opportunities keep the park pretty busy for walkers and hikers, but the parking is sufficient, save for some busy soccer Saturdays.”
“It’s mostly flat until you reach the falls, where there are some stairs.”
“Only con : port o potty bathroom is the only one on site I saw.”
“The entire walk followed along a creek that was accessible if you had children who wanted to play.”
Plan your run at Fall Run Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteshaler.org
- Phone(412) 486-9700
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
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