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Milford Knob Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Milford, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
9 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Milford Knob 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.

9 miLoopOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parking

Hiking area known for its waterfall, great views, and kid-friendly trails.

What runners say about Milford Knob Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (58 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Bring your binoculars and look out at historic downtown Milford and the lazy, clean, beautiful Delaware River.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Bring your binoculars and look out at historic downtown Milford and the lazy, clean, beautiful Delaware River.”

Fun and a bit advanced trail that has some pretty nice views. You can bring your dog(s) as well. Just remember to have them on a leash.

★★★★★ — Fashion , Mar 2022

Great hike, leads to nice view of Milford. Pretty easy until the last 1/4 mile when it gets STEEP. Until then, mostly shaded and well maintained trail. Mild incline. Approx 1 mile up, 1 mile back. I don’t recommend flip flops. Wear something with more grip that won’t get soaked by your sweat.

★★★★★ — Chris , Oct 2021

One of the most beautiful trails on the East coast. That includes two gorgeous waterfalls and the nearby historic town of Milford, PA.

★★★★★ — Paul , May 2022

Moderate 3 mile RT hike to Riverview overlook. Took the Cliff trail. Did see a Bear on the trail.

★★★★★ — Mike , May 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 20 mentions

“Bring your binoculars and look out at historic downtown Milford and the lazy, clean, beautiful Delaware River.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 13 mentions

“This was a challenging hike because of the elevations, but the views are worth it!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Wonderful little stop if you’re on a long drive and need to let everyone out of the car to stretch their legs - my dogs loved a little romp down the trail.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“If you go early enough it's not crowded and you'll find parking.”

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🔁 Loop trail

“Hiked the loop clockwise, worked out great.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Milford Knob Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Loop distance9 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • 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.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitenps.gov
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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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Milford Knob Trailhead

Milford, Pennsylvania

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Running trails near Milford

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.