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Pine Woods Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Pine Woods 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.

ScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Pine Woods Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“A gorgeous place, quiet with one picnic table”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Good spots to sit by a stream for quiet time.”

Small but sweet natural park with a mowed grass path along the creek and a lovely large open area, shaded along its edges - great place for throwing a ball for the dog, with no one else here on a Sunday morning in July. Also has a picnic bench next to parking area, and park bench overlooking the creek.

★★★★★ — Lucy , Jul 2022

Great walking trail that runs along the creek. This is a mulch covered dirt trail with creekside benches. There is also a large grass field that can be used for other outdoor activities. I have seen a good amount of people fishing here as well.

★★★★★ — Rob , Sep 2024

Small field and a trail through the woods. Good spots to sit by a stream for quiet time. Just a couple of benches.

★★★★★ — Kyle , Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Also has a picnic bench next to parking area, and park bench overlooking the creek.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Good spots to sit by a stream for quiet time.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Also has a picnic bench next to parking area, and park bench overlooking the creek.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websitechambersburgpa.gov
  • Phone(717) 261-3275

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Pine Woods Park

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.