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Patton Woods Natural Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in State College, 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 Patton Woods Natural Recreation Area'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 Patton Woods Natural Recreation Area
Great place to explore, lots of fun trails, beautiful natural sights, critters like toads, snails even a baby snapping turtle can be found if you look for them. Great place to get pictures of Pennsylvania forests. :)
We decided to take the dogs for a quick walk walk around 5:00....then went back the next day! The have tons of trails to follow....we were out there for three hours. You won't get bored
Lovely forested natural area criss-crossed with trails for walking/running/biking. The area abuts State Game Lands; use caution and wear bright clothing during hunting season.
Great woods to walk through. Several marked trails branch off. Some for bikes and horses, some not. Do be careful with tracking your path at the junctions, as there are many.
Trail conditions & character
“It's the only dog friendly park in the area that's actually open 24 hours a day.”
“Great place to explore, lots of fun trails, beautiful natural sights, critters like toads, snails even a baby snapping turtle can be found if you look for them.”
Plan your run at Patton Woods Natural Recreation Area
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.
- 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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