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Monocacy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 Google reviews · Running trail in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Monocacy 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.
Creekside park featuring fishing, trails, a nature center, picnic areas & 2 pavilions.
What runners say about Monocacy Park
“Very clean park indeed s some of the reviewers commented.”
“Great trip down memory lane ♥️ Great family atmosphere 👌 and,just beautiful”
“Perfect picnic spot with lots of shade.”
“Great serene area in Bethlehem that brings back many memories ✨️ My aunt(85) came from NH with m y cousin and we walked up to the falls and across the bridge.”
Monocacy Park is a nice park along Monocacy creek and at the site of an old mill. If you like the sight and sound of flowing water then this is a nice place to visit. There are plenty of trees for shade. And there is Amur honeysuckle all over the place.
Very nice nature center trails. Did not get a chance to go far, probably about 1/2 mile. We did walk the entire length of the park itself though. It was overcast and threatening rain, but still a very nice place. Really enjoyed it, will come again in better weather and walk the length of the trails.
Nice little park. There are usually ducks, geese there. We even saw a pair of swans today. Really cool to walk around and watch wildlife.
Nice park, great trails. Great park to relax. Multitude of pick nix tables, some right by stream. Two pravillions you can rent for partys
Trail conditions & character
“My family spent summer picnics here and my cousin and I would make home made floats and float down the waterfall and through the creek.”
“Great serene area in Bethlehem that brings back many memories ✨️ My aunt(85) came from NH with m y cousin and we walked up to the falls and across the bridge.”
“People can sometimes park on the only road to the back parking lot and that can be annoying, but overall it's always a pleasure.”
“It is a dirt trail that was muddy in places due to the recent rains.”
“Some were fishing, walking strollers, or couples enjoying the scenery.”
Plan your run at Monocacy Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebethlehem-pa.gov
- Phone+1 610-865-7081
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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