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Ironton Rail-Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Coplay, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Ironton Rail-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.

PavedOpen 24hHillyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Ironton Rail-Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Love this trail. It's not the longest but it is very pretty. I believe it's 12 miles. Paved surface all around makes for a nice walk, or bike ride. Lots of places to park and start your walk from different spots. The only thing I would wish for is an easier connection to the D&L.

★★★★★ — Andy , Nov 2025

Very nice, fully paved biking/running/walking trail with adjacent parks. Some minor hills, but they aren't steep

★★★★★ — Tim , Aug 2023

I love it. We explored the Iron Horse Rail-Trail by bike. Recommended.

★★★★★ — Lee , Jul 2026

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Very nice, fully paved biking/running/walking trail with adjacent parks.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Some minor hills, but they aren't steep”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Ironton Rail-Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websiteirontonrailtrail.org
  • Phone+1 610-437-5524 ext. 160
  • Social Facebook

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

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 Ironton Rail-Trail

Ironton Rail-Trail, Coplay, PA 18037

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Running trails near Coplay

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Ironton Trail

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Ironton Rail Trail

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Paved walking trail on an old train track through a former industrial area, partly beside a river.

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PavedLit

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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.