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Mt. Gretna Spur - Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Gretna, Pennsylvania · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Mt. Gretna Spur - Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Trail going through a landscape of wood and open farmland, with a creek running through it, and benches along the way.

What runners say about Mt. Gretna Spur - Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (103 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It's a well maintained trail with nearby parking.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful main trail and keep your eyes out for some great single track side trails.”

Nice long Shady Trail but the roadway conditions on parts of the trail are below par compared to other trails that we've been riding these days

★★★★☆ — H , Jun 2021

Benches along well-maintained path. Path is wide enough to accommodate bikes with pedestrians. Very nice.

★★★★★ — Bernadette , Feb 2023

When I need to reconnect with Mother Nature I go out on the Trail..Mountain bike for miles and take it all in yet while I/we still can..Our kids kids aint gonna be able to have this like it is now..Unless they save themselves from what everyone else seems to be welcoming..

★★★★★ — Anthony , May 2019

This trail is the best place to tour on bike or dirt biking.These trails are beautiful,and u can get a nice workout in.Whether u walk,jog,or ride bike,I always find this place really good to be one with nature,and think,and just get away from the usual grind of life.

★★★★★ — Mr , Apr 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 7 mentions

“Beautiful main trail and keep your eyes out for some great single track side trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“It's a well maintained trail with nearby parking.”

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Plan your run at Mt. Gretna Spur - Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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 — reported by runners

Where to find Mt. Gretna Spur - Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

31 Valley Rd, Mt Gretna, PA 17064

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Running trails near Mt Gretna

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Clarence Schock Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

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BoardwalkScenic

Scenic woodland park with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and climbing, plus a 66-ft. fire tower.

1.1 miles away

Lebanon Valley Rail Trail - Cornwall Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

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MixedScenic

Park offering kid-friendly hiking, as well as trails for biking and barrels.

3.7 miles away

Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Lebanon, PA

MixedScenic

Paved and gravel trail popular for hiking and biking with views of wildlife.

3.7 miles away

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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.