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Pennypack Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,487 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pennypack Park'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.
Creekside park with multi-use trails & an outdoor bandstand, plus historic houses & a farm.
What runners say about Pennypack Park
“The Northeast"s beautiful park running from Pennypack on the Delaware to Pine road and into Lorimer Park into Montgomery county.”
“Nice quiet place to visit and to take a walk or ride a bike or skateboard by the Delaware river.”
Nice paved trail along the river. There are a few parking spots along, pretty well marked. There are available garbage cans but still you find garbage here and there, wish it was a little cleaner.
The Northeast"s beautiful park running from Pennypack on the Delaware to Pine road and into Lorimer Park into Montgomery county. Virtually the same park. A paved road running across the approximately 7 miles east to west. Great for biking, running, walking or a family stroll.
This place is a nice place to walk. I like it. If you're into walking around with a big giant stream to your side this place is for you. Bring your puppy, bring your special friend, bring your kiddos. Bring your pet alligator whatever floats your boat. Lots to do here folks.
I never considered how many wonderful memories have been had for the 58 yrs. ive been going to diffetent areas of pennypack park. as a small child my older sisters would take me with them to enjoy summer fun and imagine how my grandmom told me in the 1920s the water was so clean they would bath and eat fruits off the…
Trail conditions & character
“The Northeast"s beautiful park running from Pennypack on the Delaware to Pine road and into Lorimer Park into Montgomery county.”
“A paved road running across the approximately 7 miles east to west.”
“Nice quiet place to visit and to take a walk or ride a bike or skateboard by the Delaware river.”
“They have a wonderful bike yrail with parking on welsh rd in near 2nd st.”
“In summer time we go cycling and hiking along with our dog.”
Plan your run at Pennypack Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitephila.gov
- Phone(215) 685-0470
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