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West Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Johnstown, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from West Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about West Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean, good trail, and wonderfully isolated so no traffic sounds to spoil the river, insect, and bird ambience”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful place to stroll in with the ones you love”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful place to stroll in with the ones you love”

Good for walking, running, biking... Last winter I saw cross country ski tracks. Trail is fine gravel, sides get mowed, no tall weeds, hence no worries about ticks. Beautiful scenery. I saw a woodchuck last summer.

★★★★★ — Edward , Jul 2016

Well Kept trail. Nice walk. Saw some other people walking dogs & a bike rider. I was with my dog & husband. Wouldn't want to walk the Moxham end of the trail alone, rough neighborhood

★★★★★ — Cathy , Aug 2018

Oh theres two entries for this place. Well its like i said about the other side, great trail, awesome millipedes that look like roboworms

★★★★★ — Will , Jun 2022

Nice trail too run on or walk you dog. The people that use the trail are all friendly and will say hi too you well kept clean trail.

★★★★★ — Phillip , Feb 2019

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Saw some other people walking dogs & a bike rider.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful place to stroll in with the ones you love”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful place to stroll in with the ones you love”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at West Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk 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.
  • 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.
  • Websitecambriaconservationrecreation.com
  • Phone+1 814-472-2110
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 7 am–6 pm
Friday 7 am–6 pm
Saturday 7 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 am–6 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 West Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail

200 Michigan Ave, Johnstown, PA 15905

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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.