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Wilma Quinlan Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in New Britain, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilma Quinlan Nature Preserve'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.
Tranquil woods with native plants and many trails for hiking and birdwatching.
What runners say about Wilma Quinlan Nature Preserve
“Well maintained and a very easy loop, the trail can be narrow in places which makes passing difficult but most of the trail you can easily step off and out of the way”
“So I took the Creek Trail and across the creek I saw a beautiful weasel with a full winter coat searching for breakfast.”
“First time visiting, the trails were well marked and maintained.”
“Wilma Quinlan is a wonderful place for a quiet walk for bird watching & to appreciate nature.”
Wilma Quinlan is a wonderful place for a quiet walk for bird watching & to appreciate nature. There are wonderful native plants cultivated throughout - it's a great place to get ideas! Please clean-up after your dog & keep your pet on a leash.
This place is a hidden gem! Nice variety of trails. Most are shaded so great to hide from summer sun. Love how a lot of the native plants and trees are labeled and there are signposts with info about the property history and bird species.
Beautiful nature area. Extremely well kept. They have regularly scheduled days for volunteers to keep the park clean. Several trails take you down by creek. Parking is limited.
Well maintained and a very easy loop, the trail can be narrow in places which makes passing difficult but most of the trail you can easily step off and out of the way
Trail conditions & character
“So I took the Creek Trail and across the creek I saw a beautiful weasel with a full winter coat searching for breakfast.”
“It's easily accessible from the main road, although parking is limited.”
“Wilma Quinlan is a wonderful place for a quiet walk for bird watching & to appreciate nature.”
“Well maintained and a very easy loop, the trail can be narrow in places which makes passing difficult but most of the trail you can easily step off and out of the way”
“It's easily accessible from the main road, although parking is limited.”
“First time visiting, the trails were well marked and maintained.”
Plan your run at Wilma Quinlan Nature Preserve
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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenewbritainboro.com
- Phone+1 215-348-4586
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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