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Laho Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Hanover, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Laho Trailhead'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 Laho Trailhead
“The rocky beach area along the lake was gorgeous, and the rock formations are really a must see.”
7.6/10 Advantages: Canada geese, river otters and eastern box turtles are common sights. Many access points to get close to the water. Trail is very easy to hike. Includes a cemetery with some very early burials. Disadvantages: Requires crossing a bridge with high speed traffic. Can be muddy.
Unfortunately we went during hunting season and were not prepared with orange gear, so we didn't walk too far. The rocky beach area along the lake was gorgeous, and the rock formations are really a must see.
Great hiking. Not too long or short. Just perfect. It goes all around the lake. No double back.
Nice trail. Someone or some folks keep the trimmedback nicely. It was dry so no need for the 2 track boards but the longer boarded one was really well built...i.e., no bounce in it like the older ones. Be very careful of the tree roots and rock shale because the falling leaves are covering it all.
Trail conditions & character
“Be very careful of the tree roots and rock shale because the falling leaves are covering it all.”
“The rocky beach area along the lake was gorgeous, and the rock formations are really a must see.”
“I wouldn't call it a loop since you have to walk on a main road to get back to your car.”
Plan your run at Laho Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
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 |
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