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Green Ribbon Trail (Plymouth Rd Trailhead)

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
10.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Green Ribbon Trail (Plymouth Rd Trailhead)'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.

Mixed10.5 miOpen 24hDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Green Ribbon Trail (Plymouth Rd Trailhead)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The shared pictures are from the first mile or so of the trail. Starts with a stone crossing of somewhat wonky positioning. Trail can be a little wet and muddy in spots with recent rainfall. Easy to reach from the Gwynedd Valley SEPTA station.

★★★★★ — Michael , Nov 2025

Great walk. Lots of connected trails. It is a shame when you need to cross the roads.

★★★★★ — John , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“Trail can be a little wet and muddy in spots with recent rainfall.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Green Ribbon Trail (Plymouth Rd Trailhead)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance10.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • 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.
  • Websitewissahickontrails.org
  • Phone+1 215-646-8866
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Green Ribbon Trail (Plymouth Rd Trailhead)

529 Plymouth Rd, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437

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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.