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Natural Lands' Hildacy Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · Running trail in Media, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Natural Lands' Hildacy Preserve'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.
Natural area dedicated to preserving the native plants, birds and wildlife of the region, with winding trails and shaded woods for walking and hiking.
What runners say about Natural Lands' Hildacy Preserve
“Gorgeous view of reservoir from Hawk's Eye View in Hilda's Meadow.”
Wow superb place. Absolutely natural terrain - walking in the woods, stream and the birds. It's quite educational as well - conservation of plants species / plantation. Worth visiting. Plenty of parking.
A wonderful protected wildlife area. Well maintained trails with a good mix of wildlife zones. There are a few surprises if you take the time to look around and enjoy.
as expected this place is amazingly beautiful and well kept. feels like a fairytale walking through!
First visit here's lots of foot traffic if you're looking for a more secukded hike or time this could suffice but I saw someone every 20-30 minutes. However they were all extremely friendly and curious to what I was doing (rockhounding) had some great conversation and folks pointed me in the directions I wanted to…
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful Views, Trail isn't marked properly so it's easy to get turned around however the Alltrails App will inform you when you veer off route.”
“This area includes trails for humans and dogs, a picnic area, good signage with interesting wildlife to see markers, a creek with decent access, and a well paved parking area.”
“This area includes trails for humans and dogs, a picnic area, good signage with interesting wildlife to see markers, a creek with decent access, and a well paved parking area.”
“This area includes trails for humans and dogs, a picnic area, good signage with interesting wildlife to see markers, a creek with decent access, and a well paved parking area.”
Plan your run at Natural Lands' Hildacy Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenatlands.org
- Phone(610) 353-5587
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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