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Stavich Bike Trail - New Castle trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in New Castle, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 20 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Stavich Bike Trail - New Castle 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.
Kid-friendly hiking trail running alongside a railroad and scenic farmland.
What runners say about Stavich Bike Trail - New Castle trailhead
“Nice scenic trail with varying lanscapes.”
“There is limited overhead shade so wear sunscreen.”
It feels like most of the trail is an incline both ways. Lol. A lot of people complain about the Ohio side of the trail. It really is a mess and such a shame that they don't take better care of the trail. The little general store is not in Struthers. It's in Lowellville and it's called Ross's Market.
Paved the whole way, the west end is pretty bumpy but aside from that it was a smooth pleasant ride. Some great views. West end trailhead is almost non-existent.
Nice scenic trail with varying lanscapes. Tarmac is in good condition for most of the trail. There are a few spots where the tarmac has heaved and a few holes that have been plugged with rocks. First times should ride conservitively to learn where these are to mitigate accidentsl flats or falls.
Perfect for a family outing! Our 7-year-old loves to ride his bike in our neighborhood, but we don't often get to ride together because the street tears up our mountain bike tires. Though this trail is paved, it's VERY smooth and won't eat away at soft treads.
Trail conditions & character
“Paved the whole way, the west end is pretty bumpy but aside from that it was a smooth pleasant ride.”
“It's paved, but once you hit Ohio about 7 miles in, the pavement is pretty rough.”
“A lot of people think it stops in town but you ride through and catch the trail again to ride past the school and to the parking lots towards Struthers.”
“It's an old railroad trail, so it's pretty flat, but the hills are long and gradual.”
“It's an old railroad trail, so it's pretty flat, but the hills are long and gradual.”
“There is limited overhead shade so wear sunscreen.”
“There is a Porta-potty in Lowellville as well, on the other side of the train tracks, by a gazebo.”
“Not too crowded, lovely piece of nature to enjoy.”
Plan your run at Stavich Bike Trail - New Castle trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance20 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(724) 652-3434
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