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Olewine Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 548 Google reviews · Running trail in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Olewine Nature Center'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.

BoardwalkScenicRestrooms

Rustic park building with kid-friendly educational exhibits & interactive programs about wildlife.

What runners say about Olewine Nature Center

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (548 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Amazing nature center with indoor exhibits, friendly knowledgeable staff and miles of well maintained trails and boardwalk.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Great hiking trails that contain beautiful wooden sculptures to view along the way.”

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“It's just a wonderful, naturey, easy hike that is very family friendly, and you get to see some great wildlife as well!”

Very nice building along the trail. Went for work as a Friday fun day. I think I saw 100 turtles on the water.

★★★★★ — Holly , Mar 2024

Beautiful place and perfect for field trips!! Great for my kids that are different ages that are homeschooled it’s for any age and kept very clean. Got to see a lot of wildlife and loved inside the little museum they have. The trails have a ton of different art that is very beautiful. Love coming here for walks

★★★★★ — Serenity , Sep 2022

Great hiking trails that contain beautiful wooden sculptures to view along the way. Also saw many deer on the day we were there.

★★★★★ — Trina , Sep 2024

We love the Wild Wood Park and the nature center. The 3-mile paved path offers a sense of cleanliness and an easy walking experience. There are a few up and down hills around the lake but they are not so steep. There are some overlook spots give out an overview of the area.

★★★★★ — Bianca , Jan 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Great hiking trails that contain beautiful wooden sculptures to view along the way.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 3 mentions

“Amazing nature center with indoor exhibits, friendly knowledgeable staff and miles of well maintained trails and boardwalk.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Clean and well stocked indoor bathrooms as well as outdoor bathroom building.”

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Plan your run at Olewine Nature Center

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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
  • Websiteexplorewildwoodpark.org
  • Phone+1 717-221-0292

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–4 pm
Wednesday 10 am–4 pm
Thursday 10 am–4 pm
Friday 10 am–4 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday 10 am–4 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 Olewine Nature Center

100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110

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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.