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North Middleton Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 288 Google reviews · Running trail in Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from North Middleton Park'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.

PavedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park featuring ball fields and walking trails as well as a basketball court and a creek.

What runners say about North Middleton Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (288 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Well-maintained, large grass lawns.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This is a beautiful creekside park with two moderately sized but nice playset areas, each with swings.”

Great park. Boat dock is wide enough. 4 big pavilions and 2 playgrounds. Well maintained. Short trail along with the creek.

★★★★★ — Meekyoung , Jun 2022

Been going to this park for many many years. Have had graduation parties, family reunions, boated, fished and attended baseball games. It's a great park for all ages and families. Two separate parking lots, two playgrounds and a walking trail along the river is perfect for walking the dog.

★★★★★ — Kaycee , May 2023

Well-maintained, large grass lawns. Basketball and volley ball courts, playground equipment. Working bathrooms. Paved and dirt paths, with one along a beautiful tree-lined river. Many pavillians with picnic benches and uncovered and open picnic benches. Ample parking.

★★★★★ — Betsy , May 2023

This park is a nice area that either walk around a little bit by the water. Or you can go fishing near the edge. It has multiple playgrounds. And in the middle is a big crassy area. There is a basketball court. It's parking at some TLC but it's not bad at all.

★★★★★ — Michael , Feb 2023

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Two baseball fields, at least 3 shelters with picnic tables, a basketball area, a playground, nice restrooms, plenty of parking.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“This is a beautiful creekside park with two moderately sized but nice playset areas, each with swings.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Updated half basketball court, run-down volleyball court, paved walking paths.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Two baseball fields, at least 3 shelters with picnic tables, a basketball area, a playground, nice restrooms, plenty of parking.”

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Plan your run at North Middleton Park

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
  • Websitenmiddleton.com
  • Phone(717) 243-8550
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find North Middleton Park

1701 Waggoners Gap Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013

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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.