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Northwest River Trail Marietta
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · Running trail in Marietta, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Northwest River Trail Marietta'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.
Paved trails for biking, walking and rollerblading, plus river views.
What runners say about Northwest River Trail Marietta
“Very nice easy going river trail for exercise and socialization well maintained beautiful views amenities located along the trail- port a potty’s”
“Other than that this is a beautiful spot and it seems there was a fellow eagle scout that made significant contributions to the park as a part of his eagle scout projects.”
My favorite 11 mile country trail. Fields and woods, water and history. Lots to explore. Begins in historic Columbia, passes thru Historic Marietta as well.
Best bike trail in the area for those who want a paved trail with only some short low-grade inclines. Very pretty, well maintained, changing scenery, picnic pavilions, portable toilets, 13 miles long.
Nice Trail, Paved, Porta Potty in Lot, Trail partly Shaded, Mostly Flat.
This is a beautiful bike path on the Susquehanna River! Definitely check out the White Cliffs of Conoy when you are there!
Trail conditions & character
“Other than that this is a beautiful spot and it seems there was a fellow eagle scout that made significant contributions to the park as a part of his eagle scout projects.”
“Best bike trail in the area for those who want a paved trail with only some short low-grade inclines.”
“Nice Trail, Paved, Porta Potty in Lot, Trail partly Shaded, Mostly Flat.”
“Very pretty, well maintained, changing scenery, picnic pavilions, portable toilets, 13 miles long.”
Plan your run at Northwest River Trail Marietta
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenwrt.info
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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