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Rockport Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Weatherly, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rockport Trailhead'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 Rockport Trailhead
“Trail is mostly shaded with great views of the mountain and the river.”
“Great place to see two waterfalls in easy walking distance of one another.”
Great place to see two waterfalls in easy walking distance of one another. The parking is at the top of the hill on busier days. The road to the trial is short but steep. If you are traveling with older persons you can ask the Ranger if you can drop them off at the bottom and then park your car up top.
I love it here. However, I didn't love the folks from out of town using the bike trail as a picnic ground. There were like 50 people clogging up the trail throwing baseballs and footballs, they had a domino table, grills, etc. I don't think this is what this area is designed for.
This is great trailhead to visit. From here you can head toward white haven or glenoko. Trail is mostly shaded with great views of the mountain and the river. They have public restrooms here as well. They also bring groups here for bike riding and hiking. I highly suggest you check it out you won't be disappointed. 👍👍😀
I only stopped by Buttermilk Falls and Luke Falls during the winter. Because it was so cold, there's was basically no one and the snow made the whole area look like a winter wonderland. It's pretty much just a walking trail to both of those falls so really easy to do.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to see two waterfalls in easy walking distance of one another.”
“This is the parking for Buttermilk and Luke falls, both are about a half mile hike along a straight path.”
“The road down to the second lot is too steep for little ones.”
“You can ride to the right to get to Jim Thorpe, but it is like 9 miles or so (have to look it up) There is a bathroom to the right.”
Plan your run at Rockport Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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