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Hialeah Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hialeah Trailhead'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.
Woodland trail leading to a river, with options for boating, hiking and biking.
What runners say about Hialeah Trailhead
“If you want, you can keep going along Hialeah until you reach the McDade trailhead, which is also a very nice and scenic trail that is bike-friendly.”
“The McDade Trail is great for running, walking, and biking.”
Started at the trailhead here with some friends, it was a very easy-going and wide path with beautiful sites. Pleasant forests with the Delaware river always peeking through the trees. This trailhead connects to other trails along the McDade Trail going up the river. This trailhead lasts 1.8 miles to the next one.
Hialeah has several picnicing areas and 2 small rest rooms. (I believe they are locked at sunset.) We park all the way down the path at the entrance to the McDade Trail, where there is room for several cars and parking is free. The McDade Trail is great for running, walking, and biking.
You have a few hills on the trail if you park here if looking for more of a flat ride go to the next stop on the trail
This trail was more difficult than I expected. I hiked from Hialeah to a bit beyond Smithfield Beach. The trial path was lined with stone gravel so there was no mud issues while hiking. However, the elevation changes significantly twice during this hike.
Trail conditions & character
“8 miles to Smithfield Beach, has quite a few hills, 2 of them quite steep ( I can't make it all the way up either one on my mountain bike).”
“If you want, you can keep going along Hialeah until you reach the McDade trailhead, which is also a very nice and scenic trail that is bike-friendly.”
“The trial path was lined with stone gravel so there was no mud issues while hiking.”
“Toilets, water fountains and beach access available at Smithfield Beach (fee for parking, at least in summer).”
Plan your run at Hialeah Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
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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