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Trout Island Trail, Sharpsville

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Trout Island Trail, Sharpsville'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fast

What runners say about Trout Island Trail, Sharpsville

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“It’s a beautiful bike path but we walked it, we walked about 2 miles out then turned around.”

It’s a beautiful bike path but we walked it, we walked about 2 miles out then turned around. The path is very scenic and very comfortable to walk. I definitely recommend checking this place out.

★★★★★ — Libraborn1013 , Jul 2024

At the north end of the trail there is a path that will take you off the blacktop and over the RR Tracks to a dirt trail that adds on about another 2 miles. It's a loop and is pretty well marked with white paint on trees along with arrows pointing you in the right direction.

★★★★★ — Scott , Aug 2022

It's a beautiful place for a walk, accessable for walkers and electric scooters

★★★★★ — Teresa , Feb 2024

Aside from the trailhead, the trail was mostly level. Wide enough for cyclists to pass each other without any problems. The entire trail is blacktop and mostly runs along the side of the river. Nice easy trail.

★★★★★ — Jeremy , Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“It’s a beautiful bike path but we walked it, we walked about 2 miles out then turned around.”

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Flat & fast 4 mentions

“Aside from the trailhead, the trail was mostly level.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great place to take your dog as there are plenty of access points for the dog to get into the water.”

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Plan your run at Trout Island Trail, Sharpsville

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.

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

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 Trout Island Trail, Sharpsville

N Mercer Ave, Sharpsville, PA 16150

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Running trails near Sharpsville

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.