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Hopewell Area Recreation & Parks

4.5 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Hopewell Area Recreation & Parks' 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.

Dog-friendlyFlat & fastRestrooms

What runners say about Hopewell Area Recreation & Parks

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (163 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintained open spaces and lots of friendly local faces greet at this hometown haven.”

Pretty nice park with a walking trail around the park. Nothing too special but there is a nice section through the forest and small bridges over a creek. Good for a walk especially if you have a dog. Of course there are Soccer fields and baseball.

★★★★☆ — Christopher , Jun 2021

Our grandchildren call this Granddad & Grandma Park. They love the playground, and the fields. The pavilion was perfect for sitting out a thunderstorm, sharing lunch and even watching a soccer game in damp weather. The paved walkways are a pleasure, even when the fields are wet. A good choice for recreation!

★★★★★ — Bruce , Sep 2020

All of the important activities in Stewartstown happen here. There is a concession building that is open during holiday events and such. The baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball court, and walking track are here as well as 2 playgrounds.

★★★★★ — Lisa , Jul 2017

This park is the cleanest well kept park I have ever been to. It has a nice walking trail. People bring their dogs for walks ,tennis courts. There is a picnic area. I love it and will continue to spend beautiful days with the kids there

★★★★★ — Angel , Oct 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 163 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Plenty of portable restrooms.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Would give it 5 stars but dogs are running loose there pretty often.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Beautiful track, flat and easy.”

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Plan your run at Hopewell Area Recreation & Parks

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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteharp-online.org
  • Phone+1 717-993-2255

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 pm

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 Hopewell Area Recreation & Parks

16 College Ave, Stewartstown, PA 17363

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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.