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Marsh Creek Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Downingtown, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 18 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek Trailhead
Date of visit: Friday October 7, 2022. I was a first time visitor on this day. I walked the entire trail to the other entrance and back. My Garmin said I walked 4.4 miles. My Fitbit said I did over six. Who knows? This paved parking lot has plenty of room for cars.
Has bathrooms year round, and a paved trail which was great for strolling with strollers. Portapotty was extra large which was also great for accommodation with strollers
Very cool parking spot for a trailhead near a narrow bridge with nice waterway and beside Creek road
Nice trailhead to the paved trail with lots of parking and porta potty. The paved trail is very enjoyable and a great way to enjoy nature. The trail is fairly flat.
Trail conditions & character
“Very cool parking spot for a trailhead near a narrow bridge with nice waterway and beside Creek road”
“Has bathrooms year round, and a paved trail which was great for strolling with strollers.”
“Has bathrooms year round, and a paved trail which was great for strolling with strollers.”
“Has bathrooms year round, and a paved trail which was great for strolling with strollers.”
Plan your run at Marsh Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance18 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitechesco.org
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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