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Headwaters Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 337 Google reviews · Running trail in Erie, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Headwaters 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.
Wooded park featuring a pavilion, a picnic area and many marked bridges.
What runners say about Headwaters Park
“Clean and well marked with maps throughout.”
“Beautiful and well marked trails with lots of benches to rest or just take it all in”
“Beautiful and well marked trails with lots of benches to rest or just take it all in”
Easy winter hike for my older boys. Few people so my dogs got to roam freely.
Absolutely love this area. Very woodsy but doesn't feel like you are going to get lost. We love taking our dogs to run around. Always have cute events throughout the area and decorations. They added so many cute updates. Love this place and the little bridge path
Beautiful area. Saw a few deer. Didn't walk more than a mile. Trails seem short, but this was my first visit. It was a bit muddy too. Kept us on trail. Might take a shot at XC skiing thru the area if it extends far enough. Any suggestions for XC? I'll take'm :)
Great place to go for a hike with your furry best friend and clear your mind.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and well marked trails with lots of benches to rest or just take it all in”
“Beautiful and well marked trails with lots of benches to rest or just take it all in”
Plan your run at Headwaters Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteerieconservation.com
- Phone+1 814-825-6403
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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