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Northampton & Bath Railroad Bike Path
4.5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Northampton, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Northampton & Bath Railroad Bike Path'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.
Park featuring trails for biking, hiking and running, plus a dog park for pooches.
What runners say about Northampton & Bath Railroad Bike Path
A good bike path/trail to enjoy. Part of the trail is paved; another stretch has gravel and, in places, can get a bit soft after precipitation has fallen. The trail passes by multiple parks along the way, and restrooms can be found at Bicentennial Park. People ride bikes, run, and walk along the trail.
Dont like how they put no trespassing signs in the forest as it ruins the scenery when jogging, but its a nice trail that nice and long
Nice, mostly shaded trail. Decent length for an hour bike ride. Drawback is that you have to cross two busy roads. Mostly covered in gravel, good when it is wet, but dry, it is very dusty.
Great bike and walking path in Northampton and Bath. Very, very clean and a great place to get out and get fresh air and enjoy nature!!!
Trail conditions & character
“She gets so excited when we pull up and it seems to have the friendliest dogs.”
“Part of the trail is paved; another stretch has gravel and, in places, can get a bit soft after precipitation has fallen.”
“They have a doggie water fountain to drink from, as well as two very large umbrellas for patrons.”
Plan your run at Northampton & Bath Railroad Bike Path
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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