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Stateline Woods Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Stateline Woods Preserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring a 1.5-mile loop trail for hiking and dog-walking, plus a 300-year-old oak tree.
What runners say about Stateline Woods Preserve
“The jewel of this preserve is the beautiful oak tree near the parking lot that is estimated to be 300 years old.”
“Trails are fairly well marked although it is not a complicated loop with options to shorten or extend duration.”
“Quiet and perfect for a hike with a pup or an afternoon with friends, if you have the opportunity drop by and spend some time on the trail!”
“Excellent walking trails, off-leash dog friendly (w/clean-up bags and composters provided throughout).”
A great nature preserve with varied environments from open fields to streams to forest. Well-maintained trails in each environment from cut grass in the meadows to cleared forest paths. Trails are fairly well marked although it is not a complicated loop with options to shorten or extend duration.
This 82 acre preserve has 4 miles of trails on which you are permitted to hike, mountain bike, cross country ski or ride a horse. The preserve has open fields, woods and wetlands. The jewel of this preserve is the beautiful oak tree near the parking lot that is estimated to be 300 years old.
Beautiful trail. I highly suggest visiting when fall foliage is at its peak. The colors are phenomenal. There is a great creek spot for kids to explore and the trails are perfect for long or short walks.
I've gone here many time and I'm in love with the trail, and the quality of the area. Quiet and perfect for a hike with a pup or an afternoon with friends, if you have the opportunity drop by and spend some time on the trail!
Trail conditions & character
“The jewel of this preserve is the beautiful oak tree near the parking lot that is estimated to be 300 years old.”
“Excellent walking trails, off-leash dog friendly (w/clean-up bags and composters provided throughout).”
“The jewel of this preserve is the beautiful oak tree near the parking lot that is estimated to be 300 years old.”
“Trails are fairly well marked although it is not a complicated loop with options to shorten or extend duration.”
“Quiet and perfect for a hike with a pup or an afternoon with friends, if you have the opportunity drop by and spend some time on the trail!”
“Trails are fairly well marked although it is not a complicated loop with options to shorten or extend duration.”
Plan your run at Stateline Woods Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebrandywineredclay.org
- Phone(610) 793-1090
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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