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Hummel Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 239 Google reviews · Running trail in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hummel Nature 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.
River-adjacent area for hiking, walking and kayaking, plus picnic tables and some scenic views.
What runners say about Hummel Nature Trail
“The well maintained gravel path starts out along the creek and then curves around into a wooded area and loops back to the parking lot.”
“This is a short but very scenic trail, perfect for a quick walk when you want to enjoy some fresh air without committing to a long hike.”
“The path is easy to follow, surrounded by peaceful views of the water and plenty of spots to pause and take it all in.”
A very nice little walking trail. There is no camping here, but it is a good spot to take canoes, and kayaks out. The trail forms a loop, so you can't get lost.
Super pretty flowers lining the trail. Good creek for fishing or letting ur dog/kids play. There's also a field with a pavillion and a pond, which I believe has a small boat launch, big enough for a kayak, maybe. The railroad nearby can be really loud, though. Very nice walking trail.
Nice walk/hike on well-maintained path through meadow and along riparian path. Total distance just over 1/2 mile, slight incline in places. No restroom facilities, porta-potty on site though. Baseball field used by little guys during the season. Dogs permitted on leashes, pavillion.
Beautiful trail to walk. No bathroom. A little picnic area too. A great place to walk your dog.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a short but very scenic trail, perfect for a quick walk when you want to enjoy some fresh air without committing to a long hike.”
“There are no public restrooms, but the portapotty was clean.”
“The well maintained gravel path starts out along the creek and then curves around into a wooded area and loops back to the parking lot.”
“There's also a large grass area when you enter to play fetch with your dog or have your kids run around.”
“The path is easy to follow, surrounded by peaceful views of the water and plenty of spots to pause and take it all in.”
“The well maintained gravel path starts out along the creek and then curves around into a wooded area and loops back to the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Hummel Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehummelstown.net
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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