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Hilltop Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Presto, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hilltop 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.

MixedScenicFlat & fastHillyRestrooms

Secluded playground with fitness equipment for adults, plus picnic areas.

What runners say about Hilltop Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (108 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Overall it was a very nice well-maintained community Park.”

If you are in the mood for a nice walk I would 100% recommend this park. It has switchbacks down a hill until you reach a retention pond. Setup allows walkers/runners of all types to enjoy the trail.

★★★★★ — Christopher , Jul 2022

This park is a hidden gem of the neighborhood. Lots of nice grassy cross country trails as well as a partially paved walking path. The top part of the path is crushed gravel, but I believe the bottom half is still paved.

★★★★★ — Megan , Jan 2024

I was a resident from May of 2024 to January of 2025. When I arrived I wore diapers and did not think I would ever walk again. There were some struggles but due to the physical therapy department and the social services department I walked out of the facility into my own apartment in January of this year.

★★★★☆ — Rob , Feb 2025

Very nice little park located in a high-end community.(Nevillewood) Very chill and usually not crowded. Nice little playground and a couple of pavilions. Great, mostly gravel walking path. Named the Meadow Path and/or Discovery Path. The area is named Hilltop Park for a reason.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Sep 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“Not much of a loop and some paved some not, and a lot downhill and then back uphill.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Paved path is up a giant hill, so be ready for a workout as all paths here are very hilly.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The grounds and the pavillion are beautiful, but the playground equipment and the playground area itself need a little TLC.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“This park also has a small, but nice playground for kids, a picnic pavilion, real bathrooms, a nice boche ball court, and outdoor fitness equipment for adults.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“The top part of the path is crushed gravel, but I believe the bottom half is still paved.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Not hard but a little more than a flat path for a walk or run workout.”

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Plan your run at Hilltop 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
  • 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
  • Websitecolliertownship.net
  • Phone+1 412-279-2525

Hours

Monday 8 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–8:30 pm
Friday 8 am–8:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Hilltop Park

1500-1550 Hilltop Rd, Presto, PA 15142

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.