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Sawmill Run Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Lehighton, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Sawmill Run 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 Sawmill Run Trailhead
“Not the longest trail only a mile or so but quite beautiful as it follows the Stream all the way out and back.”
“It is an easy hike on a mostly level trail.”
This is a hidden little gem There is a cool old dam and a waterfall. the trail over to the dam is a little hidden keep an eye on the trail to your right to spot the path. It is a short walk with some nice scenery. Parking lot has a fair amount of space.
Sawmill Run Trailhead is a Hidden Gem of a hiking trail. Not the longest trail only a mile or so but quite beautiful as it follows the Stream all the way out and back. The trail is a loop that passes some man-made waterfalls from an Old Mill reserved Pond as well as an old slate Quarry.
There is a small to medium sized parking area at the trailhead. Pack a picnic basket and make an afternoon of this wonderfully scenic wooded area. It is an easy hike on a mostly level trail. The trail is mostly shaded. There is an abundance of filtered light throughout the entire trail from morning until evening.
Very nice trail but I brought my 3 year old and dog, would not recommend small children here. It's not a HARD trail but some parts are extremely narrow and close to the creek, and very slanted terrain with no rails. Great without kids though, the waterfall was amazing.
Trail conditions & character
“Not the longest trail only a mile or so but quite beautiful as it follows the Stream all the way out and back.”
“When heading there do not drive all the way down the road instead when you pass the last house and get close to a gate look to your left and their is parking to your left.”
“The trail is a loop that passes some man-made waterfalls from an Old Mill reserved Pond as well as an old slate Quarry.”
“Pack a picnic basket and make an afternoon of this wonderfully scenic wooded area.”
“Very nice trail but I brought my 3 year old and dog, would not recommend small children here.”
Plan your run at Sawmill Run 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcnr.pa.gov
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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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