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Union Canal Tunnel Park South
4.5 ★★★★★ 539 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Union Canal Tunnel Park South'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.
Park offering a trail, picnicking, fishing, and boat rides.
What runners say about Union Canal Tunnel Park South
“It is beautiful and free and the people that spend the time to keep it running are very very decent”
“Lots of colors and peaceful surroundings.”
I love going to this park. It's so peaceful and beautiful. It's a great place for humans and animals To take a little walk and enjoy nature.
A short walk of a very beautiful location. Lots of open space, seating, and a good fishing spot.
Cool historic site with lush green pastures and oldest transportation canal in US. Easy parking. Great for couples and families. Free. 5 miles of hiking trails too
As the president of the American Canal Society I tend to seek out parks like the Union Canal Tunnel. This park is owned and operated by the Lebanon County Historical Society and features a watered section of the old Union Canal and a short tunnel that cuts through the small low ridge.
Trail conditions & character
“It is beautiful and free and the people that spend the time to keep it running are very very decent”
“you can tell whoever cares for the park really puts in effort, i wish guests would treat the place with respect (the portapotty always has poop running down the front of it)”
Plan your run at Union Canal Tunnel Park South
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelebanoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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