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Uwchlan Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Downingtown, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Uwchlan 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 Uwchlan Trail
“It is a beautiful trail thru woods mostly & along creek.”
Really great trail for walking and biking. Rollerblading might be difficult due to the number of hills. Lots of shade in the summertime. Many different points on the trail to park your car and enter. Lots of color in the fall.
We started riding our ebikes on Struble trail, which was great! We then rode on this one. It is a beautiful trail thru woods mostly & along creek. Due to the sharp turns & narrow parts along the way, I feel it is better for walking than bike riding.
Historic Sites are labeled along the trail and Shamona Creek creates a surreal hiking atmosphere. Great hiking trail location.
Great place to walk. The trail is super curvy and crosses the main road multiple times so if biking it’s best to use the car travelled road. A few places to stop along the way and rest. Full trail is about 2 miles in length with a little verticality.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful trail thru woods mostly & along creek.”
“It's a wooded area so the fall foliage is beautiful.”
Plan your run at Uwchlan 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
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 |
Running trails near Downingtown
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Shamona Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Popular, tranquil park with a playground, a baseball field and a disc golf course.
Dowlin Forge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Peaceful park for walking, dog-walking and biking with creeks and historical remains.
Struble Trail- Uwchlan Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Paved trail along the river, great for cyclists, runners and walkers.
Whittaker Trail Head Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
