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Vinegar Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Emsworth, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 10 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Vinegar Hollow'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.
Unmarked but well-maintained path for casual hikers and dog walkers.
What runners say about Vinegar Hollow
“Recommended for families or easy-moderate scenic walks.”
“I just took a walk this evening and it was really peaceful.”
“A nice easy hike that makes you feel like your in the woods and located right in the neighborhood.”
Nice easy trail. The entrance is hard to find and unlabeled. See the first pic for practically hidden entrance and unrelated nearby signs. It's on the opposite side of the street from the Presbyterian church (see last pic, standing at trail looking at church).
A quite little spot tucked in Ben Avon/Aavlon/ some little space of town in the North! Lol. The opening We found was right in the area of The "Mike Fincke Astronaut" sign. It's not marked, I guess if You know, You know! It is a beautiful hidden gem! Way more expansive than originally thought walking in.
Beautiful trail with a lot of huge trees. You can really see erosion taking plane in real time. So many local critters and birds too. Parking is not the best though.
Really nice trail in Ben Avon. Our dog seemed to love running up and down the hills. The Google GPS layout of it isn't 100% accurate, but you can't really get lost as it's basically a single path. It's also got a few muddy patches since it is along a creek, so be prepared for that. Definitely a place to go back to!
Trail conditions & character
“One main trail, that breaks into two once You get half way through the loop, however so many points to explore & go off trail.”
“Recommended for families or easy-moderate scenic walks.”
“It's also got a few muddy patches since it is along a creek, so be prepared for that.”
“Our dog seemed to love running up and down the hills.”
“Wouldn’t recommend for mountain biking (all exercise, no fun) however there is one hill that would make an excellent down hill run if it was prepared correctly.”
“I just took a walk this evening and it was really peaceful.”
Plan your run at Vinegar Hollow
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance10 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehollowoak.org
- Phone+1 412-264-5354
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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