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Lock Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · Running trail in Alburtis, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lock Ridge 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.
Park featuring a stream and historical ruins, plus hiking trails.
What runners say about Lock Ridge Park
“Beautiful walking park with historic structures, intertwining trails, a creek, many flowers, and large lawn areas”
“It's usually a quiet park (occasionally interrupted by a nearby freight train's horn).”
Great place to walk and experience history. Let the kids run wild. Popular place for family, children, wedding photos
Lock Ridge Park is an amazing spot for graduation photos, family portraits, and even weddings. The stone castle-like furnace and surrounding structures give it a unique and historic charm, especially in the spring when the bluebells (grape hyacinth) are in full bloom — making it perfect for capturing beautiful photos.
A nice peaceful green historical park. An excellent place to take pictures, draw, sketch and paint. Several walking paths and interesting old stone ruins. Large covered picnic area and several tables. Museum looks like it is open on Saturday and Sunday only. Plenty of parking. Open daylight hours.
Lock Ridge Park is a fascinating piece of history nestled among the houses of Alburtis. Please take time to read the signboards about the company and buildings. It's a very cool place to just walk around and explore.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walking park with historic structures, intertwining trails, a creek, many flowers, and large lawn areas”
“It's usually a quiet park (occasionally interrupted by a nearby freight train's horn).”
“Lovely park with Swabia Creek running through it, loop trails and varies birding habitat.”
Plan your run at Lock Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelehighcounty.org
- Phone(610) 435-1074
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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