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Four Mills Nature Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 217 Google reviews · Running trail in Ambler, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Four Mills Nature Reserve'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.
Relaxed park where you can hike and walk kid-friendly trails and see wildlife.
What runners say about Four Mills Nature Reserve
“There are trails, bridges and stepping stones that are very well maintained.”
“Very satisfying hike with gorgeous views and a well-maintained trail.”
“Nice easy trails, relatively flat, a few cool bridges over along the way too”
First time here and I must say it's been a good experience. There are trails, bridges and stepping stones that are very well maintained. Also, we saw some wooden benches scattered throughout the area. It was nice finding young trees carefully wrapped in nets so they grow protected from the always grazing deers.
Nice trail, lots of quoet walking and clearly marked spaces Only problem? There's a spot where you have to cross the creek on a series of stones. The middle stone had gone under when I went there. Made it more treacherous than it should have been.
Well kept trails. A nice local place to go hiking if I don't have time to drive anywhere. There is some road noise, but the nature sounds nearly drown it out.
Awesome trial to walk during spring time, tons of wild flowers everywhere. Kids love the concrete block passage to cross the creek, however one of the stepping block is not in place so we decided not to cross but to walk back the way we came. Our little pup loved the walk, most people we saw there were with their dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice reserve with Clear trails, easy walk and free parking”
“Not for toddlers or strollers, as there are the bridges and stepping stones, many tree roots to step on the way.”
“Very satisfying hike with gorgeous views and a well-maintained trail.”
“Kids love the concrete block passage to cross the creek, however one of the stepping block is not in place so we decided not to cross but to walk back the way we came.”
“Nice easy trails, relatively flat, a few cool bridges over along the way too”
“Our little pup loved the walk, most people we saw there were with their dogs.”
“The creek is very accessible, some folks were having a good time fishing.”
Plan your run at Four Mills Nature Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- 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.
- Websitewissahickontrails.org
- Phone+1 215-646-8866
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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