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Susquehanna Warrior Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Susquehanna Warrior Trail'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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Crushed gravelOpen 24h

What runners say about Susquehanna Warrior Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I love this trail. I walk out and back. I like the way the trail unfolds...some business, some houses and the river.

★★★★★ — John , Mar 2024

Great walking/running/biking trail with scenic views and a simple out-and-back layout. Mostly flat, maybe a slight incline. Runs from Shickshinny to West Nanticoke.

★★★★☆ — Stephen , Dec 2025

Great trail, I’d say it’s moderate in difficulty definitely harder for a beginner.

★★★★★ — Eli , Apr 2026

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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.

🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitesusquehannawarriortrail.org
  • Social Facebook

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 Susquehanna Warrior Trail

Susquehanna Warrior Trail, Shickshinny, PA 18655

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Running trails near Shickshinny

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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Wetlands

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Gunks Rock Trail Head

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Briar Creek Lake Park

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Scenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, fishing, and pavilions, as well as a restroom.

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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.