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Haverford College Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Haverford, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Haverford College Nature 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.
Looping walking trails (much of them shaded), plus a creek and a pond, running through a college campus.
What runners say about Haverford College Nature Trail
“The trail path, trees and native plants are lushly planted and well-maintained.”
“Great trail that goes around the campus, but mostly scenic and natural rather than a campus tour of sorts.”
“It's a paved path, and reasonably maintained in the winter, but definitely great for running and walking during the warmer months.”
“It's very well-shaded and is a good long loop around the whole campus.”
“I discovered this trail from a mobile app called 'All Trails', it was so peaceful as you can see!”
I discovered this trail from a mobile app called 'All Trails', it was so peaceful as you can see! Great place to get some steps in!
Great trail in nearby Haverford PA. Perfect for a walk with Nova the Wonder Pup. Shaded, quiet and peaceful. It is hard to believe that this runs around a college campus. It passes right by the #StrawbridgeObservatory right in the middle of the campus. There was even a family of deer grazing by the pond.
Absolutely LOVE the nature trail. It’s a roughly 2.5 mile mostly flat trail. They keep it well kept so you can walk it year round. There are a lot of beautiful marked trees and small wildlife around. The trail is scenic and circles Haverford Colleges’ campus. You can stop by the creek or pond as well.
Haverford campus has always been a resting place for anyone wanting to visit with nature. Beautiful wood benches are scattered throughout the grounds perfectly appointed for a scenic view. I go there to walk, write, contemplate or just sit. Sometimes I imagine I am at Walden Pond. It is just peaceful.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trail that goes around the campus, but mostly scenic and natural rather than a campus tour of sorts.”
“Bikes are not allowed on the trail, but walking and running visitors and leashed dogs are welcome.”
“I discovered this trail from a mobile app called 'All Trails', it was so peaceful as you can see!”
“It's very well-shaded and is a good long loop around the whole campus.”
“It's very well-shaded and is a good long loop around the whole campus.”
Plan your run at Haverford College Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehaverford.edu
- Phone(610) 896-1000
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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