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Pine Grove Furnace State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,417 Google reviews · Running trail in Gardners, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pine Grove Furnace State 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.
This 696-acre park features Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, hiking, biking & the Appalachian Trail Museum.
What runners say about Pine Grove Furnace State Park
“Beautiful park, nice shower house and clean bathrooms.”
“The weather was gorgeous, the views were stunning, and the peaceful vibes were everything we needed.”
“Unfortunately, we were there in the middle of the week in off season and things were really quiet, which was okay too.”
I spent 2 nights at the campground while I was enjoying some hiking in the area. Beautiful park, nice shower house and clean bathrooms. My camp site was well maintained. I was greeted with Friendly campers. There is really no cell service. So if you are looking to get away for a few days. This is the place.
It's a great state park. Beautiful creek, lake and shaded hiking/biking trails. There is a small beach(pets not allowed on the beach area) but there are plenty of other spots to hangout with your dog. There are public restrooms and a snack bar at this location.
🌲🌊 FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Pine Grove Furnace State Park totally stole my heart! 😍 My son and I spent an entire day soaking in the sunshine, exploring trails, and playing by the lake—and it was perfect. The weather was gorgeous, the views were stunning, and the peaceful vibes were everything we needed.
Amazing park and facilities along the Appalachian Trail. Plenty of nice connecting trails and loops that take you up to some scenic views. Nice facilities and restrooms on site, but nothing once you hit the trail so be prepared.
Trail conditions & character
“The weather was gorgeous, the views were stunning, and the peaceful vibes were everything we needed.”
“Nice facilities and restrooms on site, but nothing once you hit the trail so be prepared.”
“Unfortunately, we were there in the middle of the week in off season and things were really quiet, which was okay too.”
“The park has a variety of trails to hike from the very difficult steep hike up to the vista to flat paved shared trail.”
“Beautiful creek, lake and shaded hiking/biking trails.”
“The park has a variety of trails to hike from the very difficult steep hike up to the vista to flat paved shared trail.”
Plan your run at Pine Grove Furnace State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone(717) 486-7174
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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