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Harrison Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 574 Google reviews · Running trail in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harrison Hills 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.
Park offering birding, hiking, an environmental learning center & more amid picturesque surrounds.
What runners say about Harrison Hills Park
“Beautiful park, well maintained, road in is a little bumpy but the views are beautiful and the park has a lot for everyone to do!”
“Beautiful park, well maintained, road in is a little bumpy but the views are beautiful and the park has a lot for everyone to do!”
“The picnic areas were well marked, and ample parking was available.”
“(Lots of different fields and or activities for ppl of all ages including playgrounds)”
Just a great place to hike. The red trail is about 6.7 miles now and amazing. I tend to start at Chipmunk Drive on the green trail "wetlands trail". Keep an eye out for snakes they like to hang out on the trails. Have not seen copperheads. Lots of harmless ringnecks, garters and ratsnakes though.
Great park that has been updated over the years. That have spent a lot of time and effort to update almost all of the playground equipment through the entire park. They have also updated some of the pavilions as well. The crew always does a good job maintaining the trails.
This was our first time being in Harrison Hills Park, we were impressed with the overlook of the Allegheny River, getting to walk to the Eastern Terminus of the Rachel Carson trail, the amenities included indoor toilets, and the ginormous playground. Great for families of all ages.
Lots to do here. There are several short blazed trails that all seem moderate in difficulty. The overlook area has a nice paved walking path and several wooded trails start here. There are many parking areas and it's a little confusing if you don't know where you're going.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, well maintained, road in is a little bumpy but the views are beautiful and the park has a lot for everyone to do!”
“It took me and my dog 2 hours on the clock with a few stops for pics and a sustained pace overall.”
“I hiked it counterclockwise and it wasn't challenging expected when you get to the view of the river when there is a very steep part, but fortunately it's quite short.”
“There are many parking areas and it's a little confusing if you don't know where you're going.”
“The picnic areas were well marked, and ample parking was available.”
Plan your run at Harrison Hills Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- 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.
- Websitealleghenycounty.us
- Phone+1 412-350-4636
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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