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James Cleveland Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from James Cleveland 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.
What runners say about James Cleveland Trail
“I found a yellow trail on the way up is not clearly marked along some portions.”
Sturdy boots, walking stick, water and bug spray are essential items. I found a yellow trail on the way up is not clearly marked along some portions. A blue trail on the other side is horribly identified, if it’s even part of the Scout trail. This is not for the casual walker.
This trail is amazing in October. Make sure you are wearing GOOD hiking boots! Lots of rocks, boulders, roots and up and down hiking that can be slippery. Super quiet with sparse to no crowds.
Jimmy Cleveland trail is a trail that goes to an airplane wreckage of a u.s. mail carrier heading to Bellefonte who didn't make it over the mountain.
(from the scary south approach) Great open woods hike from the south with very nice stone arm chair view over some farms and the valley beyond where you began (look for it).
Trail conditions & character
“(from the scary south approach) Great open woods hike from the south with very nice stone arm chair view over some farms and the valley beyond where you began (look for it).”
“Lots of rocks, boulders, roots and up and down hiking that can be slippery.”
Plan your run at James Cleveland Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitebillshikes.com
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