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Gouldsboro State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 780 Google reviews · Running trail in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 3.2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Gouldsboro State 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.
Lakeside forest with a swimming beach, boat rentals & stocked fish, plus hunting areas.
What runners say about Gouldsboro State Park
“The beach and swimming area were huge and the bathroom was clean.”
“Beautiful, Peaceful, Tranquil, just a relaxing place to decompress and enjoy mother nature in all her splendor!”
“Beautiful, Peaceful, Tranquil, just a relaxing place to decompress and enjoy mother nature in all her splendor!”
“Great family oriented park for all ages.”
Such a clean park with so much to do. I love all the paths through the woods. The beach area is really nice and it's great that they allow swimming. (No dogs on the beach or in the water.) They have small boats there for rent and a nice wide boat ramp.
Comprehensive Review: Gouldsboro State Park is adjacent to Tobyhanna State Park. It is a more rustic park than Tobyhanna. It has no running water bathrooms and no camping. The lake water quality tends to be lower than at Tobyhanna. What I do like is the picnic table grove near the lake.
Other than a breathtaking view, there’s much to look forward to at Gouldsboro State Park, such as a sanded lake for swimming, an on-site playground, a designated dog run, and picnic tables throughout the park - most of which have a charcoal grill posted feet away.
This fantastic sprawling state park located near Big Bass Lake offers a truly exceptional experience. Encompassing nearly 3000 acres, it presents a wealth of natural beauty for all to enjoy. Multiple gorgeous trails wind through the landscape, inviting exploration and discovery.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, Peaceful, Tranquil, just a relaxing place to decompress and enjoy mother nature in all her splendor!”
“You will, however, want to wear an industrial-grade gas mask for when you use the park’s primitive bathroom.”
“Beautiful, Peaceful, Tranquil, just a relaxing place to decompress and enjoy mother nature in all her splendor!”
“Great for dog walking, watching wild birds, black bear, wild turkey ect.”
Plan your run at Gouldsboro State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance3.2 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 trailheadrestrooms — 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.
- Websitedcnr.pa.gov
- Phone+1 570-894-8336
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 am |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5 pm |
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