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S Bethlehem Greenway Rail Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Bethlehem, 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 S Bethlehem Greenway Rail 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.

S Bethlehem Greenway Rail Trail — running trail in Bethlehem, PA, photo 1
Open 24hStroller / ADA

Asphalt trail along a former rail line popular with joggers, inline skaters & bicyclists.

What runners say about S Bethlehem Greenway Rail Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (55 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Nice quiet calm walk in between the streets behind the buildings with plenty of trees very calming”

Beautiful biking trail. Can branch out and ride thru town. Wonderful sights, pretty trail.

★★★★★ — Rose , Nov 2020

Excellent walking trail along the Southside of Bethlehem. Level walking trail, free parking at the Bethlehem Skate Park.

★★★★★ — Santiago , Jul 2025

Great multi-use trail located in South Bethlehem. There are also some benches on the side of the trail.

★★★★★ — Adam , Nov 2020

I actually haven't been on this trail but parked next to it during the Steelstacks Musikfest

★★★★☆ — Eileen , Sep 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 55 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

♿ Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Excellent trail and stroller friendly”

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Plan your run at S Bethlehem Greenway Rail Trail

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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

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

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 S Bethlehem Greenway Rail Trail

Rail Trail, Hayes St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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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.