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Michaux State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,117 Google reviews · Running trail in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Michaux State Forest'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.
Woodlands area with multi-use trails, picnic pavilions, primitive campsites & a 9-hole golf course.
What runners say about Michaux State Forest
“Gorgeous Pennsylvania Pine Grove Furnace State Park along the Appalachian Trail.”
Beautiful area. It's has nice camp spots along some trails, the campsites are big and look to be maintained good. The woods itself are lush and full of life. There's a reservoir with a runoff waterfall into a little valley, that's definitely worth checking out while your there.
Awesome area for ATV riding. Many miles of trails to ride on. All of the riders we encountered were friendly.
Beautiful State Forest just west of Mt. Holly Springs, Pa. Winding paved and unpaved roads for even the pedestrian SUV. Lakes and a dam for fishing, picnic areas and hiking trails. Not far from Laurel and Fuller Lakes. Nice restaurants not far away near Chambersburg, Pa. Pack it in, pack it out. Thanks.
Michaux State Forest has beautiful trees, plants, flowers and wildlife! Lots of hiking trails.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous Pennsylvania Pine Grove Furnace State Park along the Appalachian Trail.”
Plan your run at Michaux State Forest
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 — reported by runners
- Websitedcnr.state.pa.us
- Phone(717) 352-2211
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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