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Gilfillan Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gilfillan 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.
Wood-chipped trail near an old farm, good for running or walking.
What runners say about Gilfillan Park
“Wished we could have been on the grounds to see the ancestral home but very nice and the walking trail around the grounds was well maintained.”
“Great little mile-long trail that loops the inside perimeter of this beautiful suburban park.”
“Ideal to train for running, or just a nice walking workout.”
“It takes you through a wooded section with beautiful trees that is very peaceful.”
A great 1.25 mile loop trail. I recommend you try it at least once. I am here a couple of times weekly.
Great little mile-long trail that loops the inside perimeter of this beautiful suburban park. Aside from the well maintained wood-chip mulch trail and a few benches, I don't believe there are any other facilities here. There is something historic about this park and the Gilfillan Farm next to it.
1.25 miles for one lap, good climb and descent for heart rate, wood chips on the surface makes it very good for running and located in a very safe part of Pittsburgh suburbs. Adequate parking in adjacent Westminster church parking lot. On a busy day, you might find 30 other people on the trail. Never crowded.
I chose this park because I needed to get outside and clear my head and enjoy the leaves changing color during autumn. Ive never been to this park before but I wanted to give it a try. This was the most peaceful walk/hike I've ever had. It was a wonderful park and I'll definitely be back again.
Trail conditions & character
“However, I frequently see dogs, and supposedly dogs are not permitted in the park.”
“25 mile loop with hills that are good for building cardiovascular stamina.”
“Great little mile-long trail that loops the inside perimeter of this beautiful suburban park.”
“Adequate parking in adjacent Westminster church parking lot.”
“25 miles for one lap, good climb and descent for heart rate, wood chips on the surface makes it very good for running and located in a very safe part of Pittsburgh suburbs.”
“It takes you through a wooded section with beautiful trees that is very peaceful.”
“25 miles for one lap, good climb and descent for heart rate, wood chips on the surface makes it very good for running and located in a very safe part of Pittsburgh suburbs.”
“They are great for all ages, fairly flat, wide, easy to navigate.”
Plan your run at Gilfillan Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance25 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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