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White Trail Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from White Trail Entrance'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.

PavedDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about White Trail Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (55 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Keep your leash on because lots of bike riders and please clean up after you dogs.”

My usual start for mountain biking in the park. There is no parking here, just a trailhead.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Nov 2019

Good for hiking, and biking, dog walks. Keep your leash on because lots of bike riders and please clean up after you dogs.

★★★★★ — Turk , Jul 2021

Step into the embrace of Wissahickon’s White Trail, where the city’s bustle fades into the whispers of leaves and the river’s song. A mere stone’s throw from 6588 Park Line Dr, this trail is a hiker’s haiku—a brief, yet profound journey through Philadelphia’s verdant heart.

★★★★★ — Anwar , Jul 2024

Great trail. Feeds into the orange trail with plenty of terrain changes an options to descend. The trail can get a bit busy in the afternoon.

★★★★☆ — Darlene , May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 55 reviews →

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

“Dogs trot alongside their humans, and every step is a note in nature’s symphony.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is no parking here, just a trailhead.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at White Trail Entrance

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Websitefow.org
  • Phone(215) 247-0417
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:45 AM–1 AM
Tuesday 6:45 AM–1 AM
Wednesday 6:45 AM–1 AM
Thursday 6:45 AM–1 AM
Friday 6:45 AM–1 AM
Saturday 6:45 AM–1 AM
Sunday 6:45 AM–1 AM

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 White Trail Entrance

near 6598, 6588 Park Line Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19119

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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.