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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.
Rustic park building with kid-friendly educational exhibits & interactive programs about wildlife.
What runners say about Olewine Nature Center
“Amazing nature center with indoor exhibits, friendly knowledgeable staff and miles of well maintained trails and boardwalk.”
“Great hiking trails that contain beautiful wooden sculptures to view along the way.”
“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.
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
Great hiking trails that contain beautiful wooden sculptures to view along the way. Also saw many deer on the day we were there.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“Great hiking trails that contain beautiful wooden sculptures to view along the way.”
“Amazing nature center with indoor exhibits, friendly knowledgeable staff and miles of well maintained trails and boardwalk.”
“Clean and well stocked indoor bathrooms as well as outdoor bathroom building.”
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 |
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