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Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Colebrook, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lebanon Valley 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.

Mixed

What runners say about Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Rode my bike on this for the first time this weekend. I parked/started at the 8th street trailhead and rode to Mount Gretna and back. It was awesome! Its a wide trail. Some of it is paved while other sections are rocky.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Sep 2021

Loved this trail off of the main roads. This whole area has a lot of trail access and hiking. Such a beautiful and accessible space. Most sections flat, but some low grades. Doable even if you have a handicap like me. Great for biking and walking dogs.

★★★★★ — Tom , Feb 2024

Typical of this type of trail, packed stone/paved trail through wooded terrain good for walking/running/biking often flanked by private property. Recently have seen snakes including copperhead

★★★★☆ — Matthew , Sep 2022

Nice rail-trail. Can't wait to see it in the fall with the color change. Easy enough for kids and beginners, long enough for a workout. Walk, bike, horseback... all is allowed

★★★★★ — Jon , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Typical of this type of trail, packed stone/paved trail through wooded terrain good for walking/running/biking often flanked by private property.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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Plan your run at Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • Websitelebanonrailtrail.com
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

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 Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail, Colebrook, PA 17042

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Running trails near Colebrook

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

Mt. Gretna Spur - Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Mt Gretna, PA

Scenic

Trail going through a landscape of wood and open farmland, with a creek running through it, and benches along the way.

under a mile away

Trail Head for Governor Dick

4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Manheim, PA

Scenic

Hiking and mountain biking trail featuring an observation tower at the top.

1.1 miles away

Clarence Schock Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Manheim, PA

BoardwalkScenic

Scenic woodland park with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and climbing, plus a 66-ft. fire tower.

1.5 miles away

Lebanon Valley Rail Trail - Cornwall Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

CORNWALL BOROUGH, PA

MixedScenic

Park offering kid-friendly hiking, as well as trails for biking and barrels.

3.0 miles away

Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Lebanon, PA

MixedScenic

Paved and gravel trail popular for hiking and biking with views of wildlife.

3.0 miles away

5.2 miles away

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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.