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Glacier Ridge Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Portersville, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 7.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Glacier Ridge 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.
Well-marked trail through the woods for walking, running and hiking featuring footbridges and views.
What runners say about Glacier Ridge Trail
“peaceful and scenic, has some hills and tight trails at some points but absolutely loved it”
“There is plenty of canopy and only a couple places that are actually not in the shade so this is a plus.”
“Well marked trail in a nice park.”
I worked part of the Glacier Ridge into a 6 mile loop. It's a wonderful, moderately challenging trail...and the OPPOSITE of crowded! Yay!
This trail runs along the same path as North Country Trail in some places but is easy to find from the maps in AllTrails. The trail is very narrow in some sections and there are plenty of roots to navigate. There is plenty of canopy and only a couple places that are actually not in the shade so this is a plus.
Well marked trail in a nice park. The surface is good, but still dirt. It is a natural state trail in the woods. You should wear good shoes.
Great hiking trail for all types of hikers. The hills aren't so steep, for those who want a casual walk. More than one path you can take.
Trail conditions & character
“peaceful and scenic, has some hills and tight trails at some points but absolutely loved it”
“peaceful and scenic, has some hills and tight trails at some points but absolutely loved it”
“The trail is very narrow in some sections and there are plenty of roots to navigate.”
“There is plenty of canopy and only a couple places that are actually not in the shade so this is a plus.”
“I worked part of the Glacier Ridge into a 6 mile loop.”
“I worked part of the Glacier Ridge into a 6 mile loop.”
Plan your run at Glacier Ridge Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance7.5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
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