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Whites Woods Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Indiana, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whites Woods Nature Center'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.
Scenic wooded area with various trails, plus a playground for the kids.
What runners say about Whites Woods Nature Center
“Very peaceful and clean area with lots of wildlife to see when it comes to bugs, salamanders, deer, various kinds of birds etc.”
“The trails are scenic and you'll see plenty of wildlife along the trails.”
“One of the many, many great natural areas for hiking, dog-walking, trail running, mountain biking or bird-watching within 30 mins of Indiana, PA.”
Beautiful place for hiking. Plenty of trails with a good workout. However, the trails are not marked very well. They do have a map posted here and there and occasional signs but that's about it for trail markings.
One of the many, many great natural areas for hiking, dog-walking, trail running, mountain biking or bird-watching within 30 mins of Indiana, PA. This one is located just at the NNW edge of town, identified by two tall, tree-covered hills off the high slope of 12th Street.
I took my dog walking here a few times before it got cold this year. I really enjoyed the walks with her. It didn't ever seem horribly wet out there even when I anticipated it would be. If you take some of the smaller trails, they can be poorly marked.
A very nice area to take a walk in the woods. Multiple trails to explore, take a long journey and do them all or just a short little outing, no matter your choice but will be a good one. I would suggest taking a photo of the trail map when you start out. Dogs are allowed on the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the many, many great natural areas for hiking, dog-walking, trail running, mountain biking or bird-watching within 30 mins of Indiana, PA.”
“The trails are scenic and you'll see plenty of wildlife along the trails.”
“This one is located just at the NNW edge of town, identified by two tall, tree-covered hills off the high slope of 12th Street.”
“This one is located just at the NNW edge of town, identified by two tall, tree-covered hills off the high slope of 12th Street.”
Plan your run at Whites Woods Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteshort.wiki
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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