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Oak Park Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Harrisburg, 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park Trail
Oak Park Trail is a short walking / hiking trail recently added by Lower Paxton township. There's a heavily wooded loop, with minimal elevation gain. Trail runs along a creek and tends to be muddy during spring. 2-3 spots for parking off of a small gravel lane via Oak Park Road.
Very nice trail to walk on the other week I saw a deer running around beautiful in the fall
Great trail for a walk or quick cardio workout. Maintained by a dedicated trail crew.
Trail conditions & character
“2-3 spots for parking off of a small gravel lane via Oak Park Road.”
Plan your run at Oak Park 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelowerpaxton-pa.gov
- Phone+1 717-657-5600
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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