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Timber Top Farm Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in West Chester, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Timber Top Farm 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.
What runners say about Timber Top Farm Trail
The trail is privately owned land and leased by the township. Rules are clearly posted. Please note, ALL dogs must be leashed or the police will issue a ticket. Cooperation from the community will continue to make the use of this trail possible.
Very serene trail walk full length can be somewhat challenging depending on your pace. Please leave all pets at home - the rules posted by the Township clearly do not allow them. Have to wonder why some visitors simply ignore?
Great 2 Mile trail through the fields and woods next to West Chester. We saw several hawks, a couple of deer and a bunch of small birds.
Dog walking is not allowed. I like to go there for quick astronomy sites.
Trail conditions & character
“Please note, ALL dogs must be leashed or the police will issue a ticket.”
Plan your run at Timber Top Farm Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteeastbradford.org
- Phone(610) 436-5108 ext. 108
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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