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Letort Spring Garden Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Letort Spring Garden Preserve'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.
Birders and botanists enjoy bird-watching and trout fishing at this peaceful preserve.
What runners say about Letort Spring Garden Preserve
“This is a beautiful Wild area right on the edge of Carlisle.”
“This is a wonderful setting for naturalists, historians, birders, botanists, fly fishing enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a peaceful bucolic setting.”
One of my favorite places to walk, relax, and enjoy all that nature has to give. Simply beautiful!
email that I sent to Ben mummert about the preserve: i couldn't find the rules for the trails. i was there, without a dog. previewing it. i didnt see any dogs. i do not have a dog. yet. i wanted to adopt an abused animal...one thats seen nothing but confinement.
Great walking or biking trails in a quaint location. Lots of cool architecture nearby; old bridges and homes in the area. The streams running through the area are abundant with life and the birds are plentiful. Great place for a picnic, a bike ride, a walk or run!
Beautiful in May... mostly a looping trail with option to go further 1 way.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful Wild area right on the edge of Carlisle.”
“This is a wonderful setting for naturalists, historians, birders, botanists, fly fishing enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a peaceful bucolic setting.”
Plan your run at Letort Spring Garden Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecentralpaconservancy.org
- Phone(717) 638-9061
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
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