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Hidden Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Running trail in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hidden Creek 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.
Casual park and recreation area featuring playgrounds, soccer games and several fields.
What runners say about Hidden Creek Park
“The playground is very simple, but clean and in great shape.”
“It's a fun playground in a beautiful area!”
“Very spacious and quiet with a small nearby creek and plenty of recreation opportunities for the whole family.”
Short but nice little walking trail that leads you next to the water. A couple places to enter the water if you so choose. This place also has a number of fields for sports and a playground.
Went here for a little walk by the creek on the trail! Long trail and teen thought views were cool and saw a Canadian goose and a robin! Wonderful park will be back here again!
Nice little park. Lots of fields for the kids to play in. Situated along the creek with some mostly shaded benches.
Beautiful little gem of a park. Nice parking lot, walking path, river access, pavillion, playground, worth a visit.
Trail conditions & character
“Long trail and teen thought views were cool and saw a Canadian goose and a robin!”
“Very spacious and quiet with a small nearby creek and plenty of recreation opportunities for the whole family.”
Plan your run at Hidden Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitesstwp.org
- Phone+1 717-766-1657
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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