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Rail Gap Pocono Creek Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rail Gap Pocono Creek Nature Preserve'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.
Shaded hiking tracks around a creek where kids can wade and dogs can get a drink (leash recommended).
What runners say about Rail Gap Pocono Creek Nature Preserve
“The preserve was well maintained, safe enough for those who watch their footing, and the views were great.”
“Beautiful nature in its purest form,we always try to get our kids involve with nature ,ponds ,rivers,trails, anything involving the great outdoors.”
Nice short hike with some decent views of the creek. We saw a beautiful bald eagle.
Thank you Pocono Heritage Land Trust for preserving this! Lovely walk and FOUR geocaches hidden here! The creek is pristine- bring your camera!
Great scenery!! Great for catch and release fishing. Nice trail to bring your pup pup!!
Beautiful hike, different levels of difficulty, great place to walk the dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful hike, different levels of difficulty, great place to walk the dogs.”
“Beautiful nature in its purest form,we always try to get our kids involve with nature ,ponds ,rivers,trails, anything involving the great outdoors.”
Plan your run at Rail Gap Pocono Creek Nature Preserve
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitephlt.org
- Phone+1 570-424-1514
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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