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Harvey Run Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Harvey Run 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.
What runners say about Harvey Run Trail
“First time trying the trails - beautiful out here, just ignore the huge power lines.”
Mostly open meadow trail, good for sunny, cool days. Three access points for parking. Connects to Brandywine Museum and the River Trail.
Great place with open meadows for walking on natural grass surface through the powerline cuts. Both Baltimore and Orchard Orioles nest here, something to certainly look out for when walking through here.
Beautiful walk through pastors, over bridges and through the woods. Bring water proof boots winter and wet days. #HAZELANDASHORGANICS
First time trying the trails - beautiful out here, just ignore the huge power lines. There’s some minor construction going on so I’m not sure where you’re SUPPOSED to park, but the parking lot behind the post office across the street is pretty big.
Plan your run at Harvey Run Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitebrandywine.org
- Phone+1 610-388-2700
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 |
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