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Thomas Darling Preserve at Two-Mile Run
4.2 ★★★★☆ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2.2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Thomas Darling Preserve at Two-Mile Run'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.
2,500 acres of protected spruce forest & glacial wetlands in the Poconos, with trails & a boardwalk.
What runners say about Thomas Darling Preserve at Two-Mile Run
“Very beautiful walk through forest and wetland, with boardwalks anywhere that might get muddy.”
Beautiful hike and would recommend, but with 2 caveats. First, the trail can be swampy so wear boots. Second, one of the neighbors was repeatedly shooting a gun as I walked on the portion of the trail that is adjacent to their property.
Absolutely beautiful with practically untouched snow! Gorgeous scenery of trees, lakes, rivers and animal prints. Of course 2.5 miles takes a lot longer in 12inches of snow! One point of caution is that the boards are quite narrow and in some places quite slippery, and all hard to see with snow.
What an incredible place! Hiked the entire 2.2 loop, which took us quite awhile. Tons to look at and explore. We saw lots of wildlife (newt, turtle) and tons of different plants, trees, etc. Never saw another person the entire time we were there. Highly recommend a visit here.
Nature Walks and / or hunting. Alot of wide life in this place. I saw tracks for deer, coyotes. Bear, birds, rabbits, etc.
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful walk through forest and wetland, with boardwalks anywhere that might get muddy.”
“2 mile long loop with great markers for direction.”
“Water proof foot gear, not water resistant, is the flavor here and I would suggest a change shoes if you don't want to muddy your car mats.”
“There is a boardwalk that goes through the swampy sections.”
“But the dogs enjoyed the area and what we saw was very pretty and quiet”
Plan your run at Thomas Darling Preserve at Two-Mile Run
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2.2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenature.org
- Phone+1 717-232-6001
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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