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Natural Lands' Willisbrook Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Malvern, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Natural Lands' Willisbrook 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.
Grassland and wooded trails in a tranquil reserve, including meadows and a creek.
What runners say about Natural Lands' Willisbrook Preserve
“Beautiful, well-cleared walking trails and mostly clear signage.”
“A great place for a quiet walk in nature.”
Great job improving the trail where it is often wet which leads some to walk off trail eventually widening the trail. This very small preserve is comprised of a very thin strip of land between houses and the Greater Chester Valley Sports Association soccer complex. It then widens into to fatter sections.
Easily accessible off the main road with parking. The trail runs for quite some time, and was a great workout. More to follow!
Beautiful, well-cleared walking trails and mostly clear signage. It's definitely an easy route (I was very over prepared in hiking clothes and a camel back). Good place to just stroll and get outside.
Options for .5 mile and up walks. Most of the trails are in the shade/woods. Bathroom at trail head which was clean. Well-maintained. 👍👍
Trail conditions & character
“Be sure to park at the lot near Applebrook Drive because if you park in the GCVSA parking lot you could get locked in when they lock the gate.”
“Beautiful, well-cleared walking trails and mostly clear signage.”
“If you are near this preserve it is definately worth a quick hike with about 6 miles of trails in total.”
“Most of the trails are in the shade/woods.”
“Easily accessible off the main road with parking.”
Plan your run at Natural Lands' Willisbrook Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitenatlands.org
- Phone+1 610-353-5587
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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