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Ralph Stover State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 529 Google reviews · Running trail in Pipersville, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Ralph Stover 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.
45-acres of woods bisected by Tohickon Creek, offering rock-climbing, boating, hiking & fishing.
What runners say about Ralph Stover State Park
“If you're looking for hiking and very scenic views, this probably isn't your place.”
Can't believe there is a place like that so close to where I live. The high rocks trail is protected by a sturdy fence where it borders 150 foot drop offs, but would still make your stomach flip if you have the intelligence to realize how death defying being that close to the edge is.
We were looking for decent hiking fairly close to Malvern and stumbled upon this place online. It's really more for rock climbing, but you can go for a nice walk along the ridge too. The views of the gorge into the river at the beginning are really pretty. The trail we took went down to the river too.
We usually hike the high rocks but my son wanted to go down to Tohickon creek and see it up close. A perfect fall morning with the lot to ourselves except for one person fishing. There is a porta potty and a pavilion with picnic tables. There are picnic tables scattered around the creek as well.
Great park for walking, hiking and climbing. 3 trails seem to follow the contour of the area in high rocks, one path hugs the edge of the cliffs, one about 10 yards from the cliff edge and finally a path about 30 yards from the cliff edge. Each path seems to have its own level of difficulty.
Trail conditions & character
“The views from the high rock portion of the park are spectacular and provide recreation for novice to professional rock climbers.”
“Lots of parking at various parts of the park (outside the main entrance, so don't have to follow google directions (again use AllTrails).”
“People climb these rocks with varying degrees of difficulty and there are a few memorials for people who somehow met there demise there which impacted me in a strange way.”
“Lovely park out of the way with picnic tables, restrooms and a small creek.”
“The property seems large and accessible so definitely a nice place to explore.”
“Great hiking, well marked trails, beautiful views.”
Plan your run at Ralph Stover State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcnr.pa.gov
- Phone+1 610-982-5560
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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