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Peters Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 627 Google reviews · Running trail in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Peters Lake 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.
Tranquil waterside park featuring a woodchip walking trail, fishing & launches for canoes & kayaks.
What runners say about Peters Lake Park
“Mainly well maintained, but there are a few spots that are over-taken by roots that could make it hard if you have trouble walking.”
“Had already gone to the east shore of this beautiful lake, which is wonderful but has VERY limited parking.”
“Water was very calm while we were there and the trails are well marked and maintained.”
Peters Lake Park is a hidden gem nestled within a sprawling neighborhood. The main trail that surrounds the lake is wide and paved. Their are many side trails which are well maintained but dirt. If you are a nature enthusiast this is a place for you. Many species of birds inhabit this park. Fishing is also permitted.
Absolutely my favorite place to walk! Since our kids were little this was always one of our favorite spots! Beautiful scenery year-round! Lots of friendly dogs and people!
This place is a hidden gem. I have lived in the South Hills all my life and never knew it was here. Walking around the trail will take about an hour. Mainly well maintained, but there are a few spots that are over-taken by roots that could make it hard if you have trouble walking. All flat areas.
I couldn’t believe this was in my back yard and I never knew it! If you live in Peters / South Hills area, you have to visit at least once. My son loves to fish. Not all of his fishing spots are gorgeous. This one is, by far, my favorite and I can get a peaceful walk in :)
Trail conditions & character
“Had already gone to the east shore of this beautiful lake, which is wonderful but has VERY limited parking.”
“Had already gone to the east shore of this beautiful lake, which is wonderful but has VERY limited parking.”
“We were looking for a place nearby our hotel to take our golden retriever for a quick swim and this place came up when I googled pet friendly beaches.”
“This one is, by far, my favorite and I can get a peaceful walk in :)”
“If you do the full loop it seems to be a little over a mile and half of it is paved and the other half is not.”
“If you keep hugging really close to the water MOST of this trail was covered with tree roots, If you stay to your right the path is wider and smoother.”
“Use caution around the wooded parts of trail, exposed roots can be found through out the trail.”
“If you live in Peters / South Hills area, you have to visit at least once.”
“"trail" when you get to the cat tails but we only got about 20 feet beyond that marker.”
“that is a trail that goes to the east side of the lake - it crosses the lake at the top of the West Parking Loop it is very wide and paved.”
“As the sun started to set and we made our way back, the trail lit up with fireflies, which made the experience feel magical.”
Plan your run at Peters Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepeterstownship.com
- Phone+1 724-941-4180
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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