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Indiana County Parks & Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Indiana, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Indiana County Parks & Trails' 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.

ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a playground and picnic areas, as well as kid-friendly hikes, and dog walking.

What runners say about Indiana County Parks & Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (65 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Could use a few more benches but overall very beautiful and well kept”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“The park was clean and the lake looked beautiful.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“It was a fun day out with family the dogs loved walking the trails and around the park it was a great time”

Very beautiful place to walk had a good time. Lots of shade along trails. Could use a few more benches but overall very beautiful and well kept

★★★★★ — Ivy , Jul 2020

It was a fun day out with family the dogs loved walking the trails and around the park it was a great time

★★★★★ — Spencer , Apr 2021

Great info on all the outdoor areas in Indiana county. We have alot of historic trails around here.

★★★★☆ — Gary , May 2018

Nice family park, walking dogs, picnics or fishing. Been going for years !!

★★★★★ — Leslie , Nov 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 65 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“The park was clean and the lake looked beautiful.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“It was a fun day out with family the dogs loved walking the trails and around the park it was a great time”

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Plan your run at Indiana County Parks & Trails

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteindianacountyparks.org
  • Phone(724) 463-8636

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–3:30 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 Indiana County Parks & Trails

1128 Blue Spruce Rd, Indiana, PA 15701

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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.