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Struble-Lion's Trail Junction

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Downingtown, 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 Struble-Lion's Trail Junction'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.

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Open 24hTrailhead parking

What runners say about Struble-Lion's Trail Junction

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is the start of the Lion’s Trail after hiking the Struble Trail. It’s about 2.75 miles north from this point to the end/starting point of the Struble Trail in Marsh Creek. It’s about 3.12 miles if you add the Lion’s Trail.

★★★★★ — Nicole , Jun 2023

As I revisit the Struble trail, I never realized how long it was, I had to break it down over time. The beauty of nature and the paved trail made it a popular trail to walk. The history of the area made it also very unique that connects from Downingtown all the way to Marsh Creek State Park!

★★★★★ — Nick , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 4 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 5 mentions

“I would recommend parking at “The Ponds,” which is south of the “Brandywine Trail crossing,” as it has plenty of parking spots.”

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Plan your run at Struble-Lion's Trail Junction

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

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 Struble-Lion's Trail Junction

43-3 Norwood Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335

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Running trails near Downingtown

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

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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.