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Mt. Airy Trail Entrance
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mt. Airy Trail Entrance'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 Mt. Airy Trail Entrance
“It’s a place where history and nature intertwine, offering a scenic stroll through a neighborhood that whispers tales of its colonial past.”
Great spot to park and access the trails, whether you want a route that goes north or south. Plenty of options for easy or more strenuous hikes, and access to both sides of the creek right at the bottom of the hill since theres a bridge.
Clear of fallen branches, and mostly clear of storm debris, this trail entrance remains one of our favorites. The leaves are starting to fall, but it's still pretty green in the woods, so the steep rocky main trail in and out of this entrance is I'll pretty clear. Just take your time in wetter weather!
Street parking only at this trail entrance which is a bit hidden in a residential neighborhood. The trail in is wide and rocky with a steady decline. This is a great place to start for access to many of the other trails in the park - easy to make a loop hike!
This trail entrance will get you to Forbidden Drive and the Yellow and White trails, but it's usually rocky and somewhat washed out.
Trail conditions & character
“The leaves are starting to fall, but it's still pretty green in the woods, so the steep rocky main trail in and out of this entrance is I'll pretty clear.”
“That said if you're not good with heights, lots and lots of rocks, or parking on the street, than this might not be the entrance for you”
“Airy Trail Entrance is a portal to the city’s green soul, inviting you to discover its hidden stories and sylvan beauty.”
Plan your run at Mt. Airy Trail Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitefow.org
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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