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Valley View County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 271 Google reviews · Running trail in Altoona, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Valley View County Park'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-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Wooded, community park offering open green space, picnic pavilions, a playground & sports fields.

What runners say about Valley View County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (271 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful place had an 11 y/o's birthday party here.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Whether your planning a get together under a reasonably-priced rented pavillion or just looking for a nearby place to enjoy a family picnic or some quiet time to yourself.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Medium sized park, nice fields for bball and soccer, playground, a few pavilions, disc golf, restrooms, nice dog walking and trails, ampitheater, and some woods.”

A very nice park. Good seating and pavilions. A nice playground for the kids. A small amphitheater. A disc golf course. Trails to hike as well.

★★★★★ — Steven , Mar 2022

Nice place to have a day filled with activities. Has a baseball field, a 9hole disc golf course, a nice children's playground, a nice half mile trail, a few soccer fields, and 3 or so pavilions. Nice atmosphere normally it's not to busy. Mostly dog walkers and kids at the playground.

★★★★★ — Dale , Nov 2021

Real nice park, nice trails, bigger than you'd imagine after what you drive out of to get there.

★★★★★ — Jared , Sep 2021

I have always loved this place. Whether your planning a get together under a reasonably-priced rented pavillion or just looking for a nearby place to enjoy a family picnic or some quiet time to yourself. Use of the park is free.

★★★★★ — Michele , Aug 2021

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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 7 mentions

“Valley View Park offers a nice playground for children and small scale walking trails and lots of space for picnicking or outdoor games.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Medium sized park, nice fields for bball and soccer, playground, a few pavilions, disc golf, restrooms, nice dog walking and trails, ampitheater, and some woods.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Medium sized park, nice fields for bball and soccer, playground, a few pavilions, disc golf, restrooms, nice dog walking and trails, ampitheater, and some woods.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Whether your planning a get together under a reasonably-priced rented pavillion or just looking for a nearby place to enjoy a family picnic or some quiet time to yourself.”

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Plan your run at Valley View County Park

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteblairco.org
  • Phone+1 814-693-3030

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 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 Valley View County Park

141 Pavilion Ln, Altoona, PA 16602

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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.