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Skunk Hollow Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 275 Google reviews · Running trail in Villanova, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skunk Hollow Park'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.
Undeveloped woodland with hiking trails (but no motorized vehicles) & fishing in Little Darby Creek.
What runners say about Skunk Hollow Park
“Beautiful trails and off leash hiking with friendly dogs and dog lovers!”
“This trail permits off-leash dog walking, so be warned, some of these dogs misbehave and may jump on you.”
Large, quiet, wooded park with a variety of trails. This trail permits off-leash dog walking, so be warned, some of these dogs misbehave and may jump on you. Most people walking the trail have a dog.
Talk about multiple paths and trails that allow you to get lost in the suburbs. Paths parallel the creek and even allow you to cross at some point. Otherwise, take the bridge across. Family and dog friendly too. Lots of areas to fish if that's your thing.
A very nice park. Lots of places to hike. Some wide roads and narrow trails to make it fun. Sort of a maze once you get in there. Some elevation gains. Lots of geocaches in there. Different parking areas. Lots of dog walkers
Great trails to walk dogs off leash, nice and shaded, creeks for them to run in. They're exhausted when we leave. Wear proper shoes, alot of trails have larger rocks and uplifted roots
Trail conditions & character
“This trail permits off-leash dog walking, so be warned, some of these dogs misbehave and may jump on you.”
“Beautiful trails and off leash hiking with friendly dogs and dog lovers!”
“Great trails to walk dogs off leash, nice and shaded, creeks for them to run in.”
Plan your run at Skunk Hollow Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteradnor.com
- Phone(610) 688-5600
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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