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Hartwood Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,174 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hartwood Acres 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.
629-acre park offering tours of a Tudor-style stone mansion & wooded trails for hikes & horse rides.
What runners say about Hartwood Acres Park
“All the tables were colorful with beautiful flower centerpieces that matched the fountain area.”
“I hiked the white, red, orange, and purple blaze trails and they were all clear and very well marked.”
“Don't you think you should take a look for yourself at this private and quiet setting for your next event?”
This is a nice park with plenty of trails to explore, both paved and unpaved. The forest trails have a good amount of wildlife, including frogs and deer. This was a nice escape from the city during my evening visit. I would recommend Hartwood Acres if you are looking for an easy but relaxing trail in the area.
Hartwood Acres is a nice park with both paved and unpaved trails to explore. The forested areas have plenty of wildlife, including frogs and deer. It was a peaceful escape from the city during my evening visit. If you want an easy, relaxing walk in the area, this park is a good choice.
A very nice park that has good hiking/mountain biking trails, a large paved walking track, and a very large dog park. Overall a great place, they have free concerts during the summer time if that's your jam.
Beautiful place. They're not doing tours right now of the mansion but still gorgeous to look at. Lots of trails and art. Lovely garden too!
Trail conditions & character
“All the tables were colorful with beautiful flower centerpieces that matched the fountain area.”
“A very nice park that has good hiking/mountain biking trails, a large paved walking track, and a very large dog park.”
“A very nice park that has good hiking/mountain biking trails, a large paved walking track, and a very large dog park.”
“Don't you think you should take a look for yourself at this private and quiet setting for your next event?”
Plan your run at Hartwood Acres Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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+1 412-767-9200
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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