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Roaring Run Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Champion, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Roaring Run Natural Area yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Comprising over 3,500 acres, this woodland reserve features a mountain stream & 5 hiking trails.
What runners say about Roaring Run Natural Area
“Beautiful fairly easy day hiking be aware there isn't water on the high trails during low rainfall.”
“From there a short well marked connector trail takes you to the roaring run trail.”
“It's so quiet and tranquil along with interesting geological features.”
This is a beautiful natural area but it is nice to go when it has not been raining a lot. There are a lot of stream crossings so when the streams are higher, you are going to get your feet wet. We have done this trail a few times and it is much more enjoyable with dry feet. It is really nice either way though.
We did a 9 mile hike here. Definately a beautiful place. The trail was well marked and not over grown at all. Be ready to cross the stream about fifteen plus times. We emptied our shoes about 4 times with how much water was in them!
I love hiking here. It's so quiet and tranquil along with interesting geological features.
Great place for a hike/trail run. Very quiet and peaceful. Roaring run trail has a lot of Creek crossings so be prepared to get your shoes a little wet. Good access point to the trail is the parking lot off painter rock road. From there a short well marked connector trail takes you to the roaring run trail.
Trail conditions & character
“The small Fire Tower Road which passes through the area from north to south has one short section which opens up and gives a wide view of surrounding mountains from a high point.”
“It's so quiet and tranquil along with interesting geological features.”
“From there a short well marked connector trail takes you to the roaring run trail.”
Plan your run at Roaring Run Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websitedocs.dcnr.pa.gov
- Phone(724) 238-1200
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