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Lebanon Valley Rail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lebanon Valley Rail 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 Lebanon Valley Rail Trailhead
This was a great stretch of rail trail. I did approximately 15 miles one way before it officially ended, although the trail did appear to continue on, though not groomed as nice as the actual designated rail trail. Beautiful scenery along the way - a nice mix of urban and rural areas.
Mostly shaded rail trail. Some spots have deeper gravel which can slow a bike rider down considerably. Despite that, the trail us a very enjoyable and fun experience. Bring the whole family.
Get your butts out and exercise! Ride a bike, Jog or walk, it's a nice trail to do it!
Great place to bike & hike. Trail recently repaired, now has packed granular surface, easy to ride.
Trail conditions & character
“If you are looking to start at a lower elevation and work your way to a higher elevation, start at the southern end of the trail.”
Plan your run at Lebanon Valley Rail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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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