HomePennsylvaniaBirdsboro › Schuylkill River Trail Charles N. Marshall Trailhead

Schuylkill River Trail Charles N. Marshall Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Birdsboro, 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 Schuylkill River Trail Charles N. Marshall 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.

Open 24hFlat & fastTrailhead parking

What runners say about Schuylkill River Trail Charles N. Marshall Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Good trail, but the stretch south of Angstadt lane includes a long stretch of road and some busy intersection/ road crossing

★★★★☆ — Tim , May 2023

Parking was easy however know your trails. This section turns into a road for a long time after passing the Turkey Hill. Not recommended for you children past that.

★★★★☆ — Shaun , Aug 2025

For bike riders that encounter any problem along the trail this station along the trail might get you back on track

★★★★☆ — Douglas , Oct 2020

Great location to get on the trail.. not the simplest to find but great

★★★★★ — Douglas , Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“mini library at the parking lot (to share books!”

More trails like this →

Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Flat trail, great parking location near 176”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Schuylkill River Trail Charles N. Marshall 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 — reported by runners
  • Phone(484) 945-0200

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 Schuylkill River Trail Charles N. Marshall Trailhead

Angstadt Ln, Birdsboro, PA 19508

Get directions

Running trails near Birdsboro

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Neversink Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Reading, PA

28 miLoopScenic

Hiking area featuring a 6-mi. loop trail offering river and forest views.

1.1 miles away

Witches Hat

4.5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Reading, PA

Crushed gravelScenic

Park with scenic views featuring a pavilion and well-marked trails for easy hiking.

1.5 miles away

Schuylkill River Trail Brentwood Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Reading, PA

Crushed gravelScenic

1.6 miles away

Neversink Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 18 reviews

Reading, PA

Scenic

1.6 miles away

Berks Nature Angelica Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Reading, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park featuring playground and disc golf, along with picnic tables.

1.7 miles away

Exeter Scenic River Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Reading, PA

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Gravel trail for walking or biking alongside the Schuylkill River, ending at a railroad tunnel.

1.8 miles away

All running trails in Birdsboro, PA →

Nearby towns

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.