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Pickering Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenixville, 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 Pickering Creek Trail'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 Pickering Creek Trail
“Beautiful area almost feels like your taking a step back in time!”
Awesome hiking trail! A few spots are deep enough in the river to swim. Plenty of nature, especially in the Spring. Being an experienced hiker, I highly recommend this trail.
Easily the best trail I've been on in a while. Nothing is paved, lots of side trails. Remember where you were! Easy to get lost
not a real review, just mentioning that the google maps address took me to the end of a random cul de sac at charlestown hunt (i think?) — the actual trail is along the main road, on your right a ways past the train tracks bridge if you’re heading toward 29 :-)
Great trails and great for dogs. Lots of shade and water access to swim.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Pickering Creek Trail
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.
- Websitewestpikeland.com
- Social Facebook
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 |
Running trails near Phoenixville
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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