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Letort Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,042 Google reviews · Running trail in Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Letort Park'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.
12-acre recreational park featuring a playground, a sports field & a pond with geese & ducks.
What runners say about Letort Park
“The trail is beautiful and the path is well-kept!”
“The trail is beautiful and the path is well-kept!”
“come on, guys, open these already), a splash pad in the summer, pavilions, shaded areas, and grassy fields to run around in.”
Since the renovations, this park is fantastic! It has all the features needed for a fun visit with kids: swings, climbing structures, a seesaw, merry-go-round, a tire and saucer (rope bottom) swings, a stream nearby, bathrooms (when they are open...
Such a great renovation, but the restrooms are still locked to the public which is unfortunate. I had to lift my 4 yr old and hold her over the toilet in the soiled porter potty, so that she could relieve herself. Very inconvenient and smelly. A huge disappointment really. The play area, however, is beautiful.
A great mixture of softball field, covered eating area, volleyball and tennis courts, trails and access to creek (no swimming). Great crushed gravel trail with several nature trails peeling off from the main trail.
It's a cute town and the Letort spring is crystal clear. Nice trail. Also visit Dickinson college, the town, and Molly Pitcher's gravesite. Very walkable.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail is beautiful and the path is well-kept!”
“come on, guys, open these already), a splash pad in the summer, pavilions, shaded areas, and grassy fields to run around in.”
“The splash zone is simple, but enjoyable for kids, has a large pavilion with restrooms, a creek with ducks, and a playground fort.”
Plan your run at Letort Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecarlislepa.org
- Phone(717) 243-3318
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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