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Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 336 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails' 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.
Paved and gravel trail popular for hiking and biking with views of wildlife.
What runners say about Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails
“Nice well maintained Trail partially crushed Limestone and some areas are paved.”
“Good for cycling and walking, never crowded and scenic.”
“Riding through the forest, breathing in the fresh air, and enjoying the peaceful A fun bonus during the summer is stopping for a cold root beer along the way.”
Very nice trail. Only partially paved in Lebanon vicinity. The rest is tight gravel that is nightmare to ride off season. Snow and rain nope. Ebike class 1 (pedal assist) allowed. The root bear shack is on the trail. There is a little trail offshoot into Mt.
This is a great trail to take kids on or just go along by yourself. Well maintained. If you park in Cornwall and head toward Alder/E-town the trail builds on a gradual incline. Coming back it was much earlier downhill. It's 15 miles to Elizabethtown, we only went 1.
Well maintained, mostly gravel, mostly flat trail. Some parts are paved, and some parts have larger gravel, but it's mostly small gravel. Easy to run and bike on. Beautiful and peaceful woodsy feel. I love this trail for my long distance runs.
Very nice trail, well maintained and not too crowded. Partially paved in the beginning, then goes to packed gravel. Has a few slight grade changes heading southwest.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice well maintained Trail partially crushed Limestone and some areas are paved.”
“Some parts are paved, and some parts have larger gravel, but it's mostly small gravel.”
“I found myself getting inexplicably fatigued on the trail and was surprised because it appears flat.”
“Good for cycling and walking, never crowded and scenic.”
“We rode the 10 Mile point between the trailhead at Colebrook and the City of Lebanon”
“Riding through the forest, breathing in the fresh air, and enjoying the peaceful A fun bonus during the summer is stopping for a cold root beer along the way.”
“Riding through the forest, breathing in the fresh air, and enjoying the peaceful A fun bonus during the summer is stopping for a cold root beer along the way.”
“Wheelchair/ scooter accessible if you have inflatable wheels.”
Plan your run at Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
Running trails near Lebanon
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail - Cornwall Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly hiking, as well as trails for biking and barrels.
South Hills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 993 reviews
Park with various athletic fields & courts, including disc golf, plus walking trail & picnic areas.
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail Colebrook Trailhead
4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews
Trail Head for Governor Dick
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking trail featuring an observation tower at the top.
Mt. Gretna Spur - Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Trail going through a landscape of wood and open farmland, with a creek running through it, and benches along the way.