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Pocopson Walking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in West Chester, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pocopson Walking 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 Pocopson Walking Trail
Nice little trail, easy flat walk with beautiful views of the river and train tracks. No much room for parking.
Just a trail across Shaw bridge park. On the other bank of the Brandywine creek. Very spacious for walks and very relaxing for meditation especially by the creek.
A fairly flat gravel trail along the creek and railroad tracks. Lots of bird song. Parking is on the side of the road.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little trail, easy flat walk with beautiful views of the river and train tracks.”
Plan your run at Pocopson Walking Trail
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.
- Websitepocopson.org
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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