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Fox Hollow Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Paoli, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
1 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Fox Hollow 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.

Mixed1 miLoopShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Paved, shady trail, also sometimes raised like a boardwalk, for walking, running and dogs.

What runners say about Fox Hollow Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (41 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“A beautiful simple park with a trail and a nice bridge boardwalk.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It's mostly in the shade, quiet and peaceful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's mostly in the shade, quiet and peaceful.”

It's not the biggest, longest trail, but for my local neighborhood it'll do! Paoli needs more nice things such as this trail. Whoever is responsible for installing this trail, I'd just like to say "thank you".

★★★★★ — Kiel , Apr 2019

We love this 2 mile trail. Paved and good for strollers but too steep at the north end for wheelchairs. It's mostly in the shade, quiet and peaceful. No bathrooms here.

★★★★★ — Mar , Jul 2018

About 2 miles if you walk end to end. All paved. Walk along private wooded property. Scenic. Ends at Devon Road. Parking on Valley Road is limited.

★★★★★ — Christine , Mar 2020

Cute little 1 mile path. Some of the path is raised like a boardwalk. Can't wait to go back in the spring and summer and see the wildlife!

★★★★★ — John , Jan 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 41 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Wheeled vehicles are not permitted, so this is just for walking, jogging, and dogs on a leash.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“A beautiful simple park with a trail and a nice bridge boardwalk.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“The trail consists of a wide, paved, well-maintained path for most of the way and a couple of long sturdy wooden bridges over gullies or dips.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“It's mostly in the shade, quiet and peaceful.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 3 mentions

“A beautiful simple park with a trail and a nice bridge boardwalk.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Removed 1 star for it being fairly short and not a loop trail, although it's nice that they provided some parking spaces in the middle.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“Paved and good for strollers but too steep at the north end for wheelchairs.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's mostly in the shade, quiet and peaceful.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Removed 1 star for it being fairly short and not a loop trail, although it's nice that they provided some parking spaces in the middle.”

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Plan your run at Fox Hollow Trail

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
  • Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — 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.
  • Websitewillistown.pa.us
  • Phone+1 610-647-5300 ext. 224
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–12 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Fox Hollow Trail

222 S Valley Rd, Paoli, PA 19301

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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.