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Hornbecks Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hornbecks Trail'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.
What runners say about Hornbecks Trail
“It's not very scenic on the way but the lake?”
“Trail is well marked on September 28th water flow is very minimal at the ladder but still worth the hike”
“Short easy hike to the first fall where there is a nice cascade into a pool (and a rope swing!”
This is something of a hidden gem in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. In most parks, Hornbeck's Trail would be a highlight in its own right. However, in the superabundance of sights found within the Rec Area, it's easy for an excellent hike like this one to go without the fanfare or notice of some of…
Easy to moderate trail. Good amount of parking. Lower and upper falls are connected even though the maps say otherwise.
The trailhead is about a mile or so north of what google maps indicates. Parking for about 6-7 cars. About 1.2 miles each way. Awesome wooden log bridges on the way. Kids enjoyed walking down to the stream. Amazing vistas. Can’t wait to see this in the fall. Definitely a hidden gem in this area.
This is a well groomed mostly flat trail that leads to Lower Indian Ladder Falls. Its a very pretty waterfall. The hike in is about a mile. You cross 3 small foot bridges along your walk through the woods. The walk is shaded so was great on a hot day. It can easily be done in sneakers vs hiking boots.
Trail conditions & character
“Awesome trail, about a mile to the waterfall and a mile back, it's pretty shaded along the way, cool bridges and a few steps.”
“When you make the turn onto the narrow single lane, gravel road you go about a quarter mile and will reach the parking lot which accomodates approx 10 cars.”
“When you make the turn onto the narrow single lane, gravel road you go about a quarter mile and will reach the parking lot which accomodates approx 10 cars.”
“This is a well groomed mostly flat trail that leads to Lower Indian Ladder Falls.”
Plan your run at Hornbecks Trail
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
- Distance2 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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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