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Red Clay Creek Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Red Clay Creek 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 Red Clay Creek Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is not a paved trail which is what we had hoped for. We road it with our Hybrid bikes any way. It was about 2.5 mi., but there was at least one branch or loop that we didn't explore. For walking or jogging this trail is great. We even came within 50 feet of a small deer in the middle of the day. How cool is that?

★★★★☆ — High , Jul 2020

A great trail with scenery through Kennett Square. This is part of the Kennett Greenway or Red Clay Greenway. Once completed, the trail would be over 10 miles around Kennett Square and Township.

★★★★★ — Chad , Aug 2018

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Plan your run at Red Clay Creek 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.
  • Websitekennettgreenway.com
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Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 10 AM–6 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 Red Clay Creek Trail

426-474 Old Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348

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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.