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Neal Thorpe Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Neal Thorpe Trail'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 Neal Thorpe Trail
“Its beautiful and i agree with the level of challenge, but if you have an issue with heights, which i do, you may have an issue about .”
Great local trail that I've hiked many times. You need to access it via the Lock 60 parking lot area (entrance is just before the Rt 29 bridge - kind of across from Produce Junction). Walk aross the small bridge that goes over the canal then walk about 60 yards to your left.
Lots of different connecting trails. They were not labeled or marked well, so I really needed the all trails app to navigate. Park is overall nice. A few challenging spots on the trails but nothing crazy. Plenty of parking. Would reccomedn.
A beautiful morning for a walk along a secluded trail just a short way from the Lock 60 Rec Area. A little muddy in some sections today. Not a deterrent, instead it's a challenge lol
This is my favorite trail in the area. So quiet...peaceful...and most of the time it is just me and the magic of nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Its beautiful and i agree with the level of challenge, but if you have an issue with heights, which i do, you may have an issue about .”
“You need to access it via the Lock 60 parking lot area (entrance is just before the Rt 29 bridge - kind of across from Produce Junction).”
“Variety of terrian, just the right amount of elevation to get your heart rate going without it being to strenuous to do out in the heat.”
Plan your run at Neal Thorpe Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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