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Ringing Rocks County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 Google reviews · Running trail in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Ringing Rocks County 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.
Unusual & fascinating "field" of 10 foot high rock piles that make ringing sounds when struck.
What runners say about Ringing Rocks County Park
“Beautiful place in Spring and Fall, but I can't say I'd be here in Winter or Summer.”
“Trail was not well marked but when you find the box of hammers you know you’re on the right track.”
C'mon it's a cool place. Bring a hammer and have some fun. Maneuvering on the boulders can be tricky, so wear good sneakers or hiking boots. The loop trail is rocky and short. I would suggest making your way down to the creek bed and then work your way to the falls...which may not exist certain times of the year.
Ringing Rocks has an interesting boulder field and impressive waterfall. The rocks don’t exactly ring when struck. They make a clinking noise, like hitting a spoon against a glass. Different rocks emit different pitches. Remember to bring your own hammer. For me, the most impressive part was actually the waterfall.
Interesting place if you're into geology these rocks are under super high pressure formed by magma squeezing through surface layer of rock eventually the making of a River tide of diabase, the trail lead from New York to Virginia.
Very nice. Beautiful rocks. Bring a hammer and a good pair of climbing shoes 👟. If it is a sunny 🌞 day bring water as navigating the rocks is cumbersome and there is little shade if you try to reach the best ringing rocks.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place in Spring and Fall, but I can't say I'd be here in Winter or Summer.”
“Old picnic tables close to the entrance with ample parking anytime we visited.”
“The loop trail is rocky and short.”
“I don't prefer to ring the rocks, but they're really great to climb and rest on.”
“Downside is that the restroom that is indicated on the web nap is two porto-johns but they are well naintained.”
“Trail was not well marked but when you find the box of hammers you know you’re on the right track.”
Plan your run at Ringing Rocks County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitebuckscounty.gov
- Phone+1 215-757-0571
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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