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Smedley-Leiper Trail - Avondale Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Wallingford, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Smedley-Leiper Trail - Avondale 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 Smedley-Leiper Trail - Avondale Trailhead
Such a unique experience. You'd never expect to drive down a highway and think, "Hmm I wonder if there's a nature trail looking down at me". Not to mention all the side trails that lead off into the woods, taking you to beautiful spots you probably wouldn't expect from a trail that starts directly under a busy freeway.
Awesome trail that winds through the woods behind Swarthmore College. Very peaceful and good for dogs who like a little hiking type of walk. You have to go off the paved path to get to the trails. Walk about three to four blocks or so on the paved path and to your right will be the entrance.
Trail conditions & character
“You have to go off the paved path to get to the trails.”
Plan your run at Smedley-Leiper Trail - Avondale Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
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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