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Ithan Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ithan Valley Park'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.
Easy walk, featuring a waterfall, a creek and a dense, shady tree canopy.
What runners say about Ithan Valley Park
“Nice well maintained trails and fishing spot”
“Short easy hike with beautiful water running alongside the trails.”
“Very shady so that's a plus, but the plants were encroaching on the trails in some areas, making for a not as enjoyable hike.”
“It's right near the highway, taking away some of the quiet I associate with nature, but there's a lovely creek and some decent, snaking trails.”
“Easy trails and a small "waterfall" my grandkids enjoyed the trail”
Nice small waterfall and clean water. The hike is very easy good place to come with kids.
Short, but very enjoyable trail here. The waterfall is my favorite part of this trail. I especially love the waterfall in the summer. That's when I dip in this creek, just below the waterfall. There are some park benches, to enjoy a lunch here as well.
Short easy hike with beautiful water running alongside the trails. There is noise form the Newbury road, but that road also makes the park easily accessible.
The park is beautiful. Someone, Township or individual volunteers, has made improvements that allow reasonable access to healthy individuals. If the numerous paths were moderately improved, most of the park could be made, if not wheelchair accessible, close to it. Definitely worth a visit!
Trail conditions & character
“Pretty quick little spot, quiet, the trickling streams and small waterfalls were quaint and peaceful 🧡 happy spring”
“If the numerous paths were moderately improved, most of the park could be made, if not wheelchair accessible, close to it.”
“It's right near the highway, taking away some of the quiet I associate with nature, but there's a lovely creek and some decent, snaking trails.”
“Very shady so that's a plus, but the plants were encroaching on the trails in some areas, making for a not as enjoyable hike.”
“I met a friendly neighborhood dog and wish I didn't live 50mins away from this place 😊”
Plan your run at Ithan Valley Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteradnor.com
- Phone(610) 688-5600
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
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