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Hosack Trail

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Hosack Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Hosack Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice trail that offers moderate difficulty with rough, rocky terrain in areas along with a grade. Not a super steep grade, but enough for a good workout. Area offers some great places to snap some photos by big rocks, or take a rest. Trail seems to be well maintained for being so far from a real road.

★★★★★ — Willow , May 2023

Was a great place to go for a hike. Trail was well maintained and nice scenery

★★★★★ — Petra , Jul 2020

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.

Where to find Hosack Trail

87-99 Greenwood Rd E, Fayetteville, PA 17222

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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 Something out of date?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.