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Trout Run Nature Preserve

4 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Trout Run Nature Preserve'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.

Trout Run Nature Preserve — running trail in Mechanicsburg, PA, photo 1
Open 24h

What runners say about Trout Run Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It's a beautiful wetland in Mechanicsburg along Stumpstown Rd.”

This was a trashy place for many years, but because I grew up here in these woods, I have learned to love it. There is now 2 trails in it that have been cleared in the last month, There is also some great cleared spots in the woods that would be great for a picnic.

★★★★★ — Ben , Nov 2017

This happened because went for a walk! It's a beautiful wetland in Mechanicsburg along Stumpstown Rd. Check it out-- maybe photograph some animals of the avian variety. ...Not too much else to do, however.

★★★★☆ — Naz , Oct 2018

Great place to go birding and hiking! Lots of native plants to look at as well. Nothing fancy, just a nice place to visit!

★★★★★ — John , Mar 2020

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Plan your run at Trout Run Nature Preserve

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.

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 Trout Run Nature Preserve

2200-2256 Stumpstown Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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Popular trout-stocked park offering picnic tables and beautiful views of the creek.

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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.