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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 190 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 139 cities and towns — Pittsburgh, West Chester, Jim Thorpe, Marietta and 135 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Wissahickon Valley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,926 reviews
Vast park with over 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians, plus a trout-stocked creek.
Ricketts Glen State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,876 reviews
A 13,050-acre park known for 20+ waterfalls, including Ganoga Falls, plus hiking, fishing & camping.
Highland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,648 reviews
Scenic park built around 2 reservoirs, with lawns & a Victorian garden, plus sports fields & a pool.
Ridley Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,445 reviews
Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset.
Core Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,983 reviews
Community area providing sports fields & courts, a playground, boating, fishing, lawns & a dog park.
Lehigh Gorge State Park - Rockport Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,544 reviews
Park along the Lehigh River with miles of multiuse trails & activities such as whitewater rafting.
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,417 reviews
This 696-acre park features Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, hiking, biking & the Appalachian Trail Museum.
Wildwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,196 reviews
Dog-friendly preserve with trails & boardwalks through marshes & wet woodlands plus a nature center.
Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews
Mountainside nature area known for its cascading streams, bedrock tubs & variety of seasonal plants.
Kirby Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,986 reviews
Wooded 52-acre park with a pond, sports facilities & trails. plus picnic pavilions.
Lackawanna State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,894 reviews
This park around a 198-acre lake offers activities like boating, fishing, biking & camping.
Fall Run Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,373 reviews
Celebrated park featuring a forested nature trail & waterfall, plus a playground & basketball court.
Chickies Rock County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,371 reviews
Green space with creeks, views from Chickies Rock & remnants of old industrial structures.
William H. Kain County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,309 reviews
Scenic park featuring trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus 2 lakes & kayak rentals.
Gring's Mill Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,203 reviews
Park with multi-use trails, sports courts & fields, play equipment, picnic areas & holiday events.
Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 918 reviews
Wooded park featuring several easy hiking trails passing scenic waterfalls.
Benjamin Rush State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 934 reviews
This park offers hiking & biking paths, a community garden & a radio control model airplane field.
Swatara State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
The fields, woods & streams draw visitors for fishing, hunting, hiking & cross-country skiing.
Hell's Hollow
4.8 ★★★★★ 811 reviews
Kid-friendly park for hiking, scenic vistas and a waterfall.
Colonel Denning State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 819 reviews
Public park with a lake & all-year recreation including ice fishing & camping plus miles of trails.
Smedley Park (Delaware County Park)
4.5 ★★★★★ 825 reviews
Comprising over 140 acres, this wooded park offers baseball & soccer fields, a playground & a trail.
River Common
4.4 ★★★★☆ 826 reviews
Historic 0.5-mi.-long riverside park with a fishing pier, large amphitheater, fountain & gardens.
Negley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 771 reviews
Well-known spot for skyline views, plus tennis & basketball courts & several picnic areas.
Peters Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 627 reviews
Tranquil waterside park featuring a woodchip walking trail, fishing & launches for canoes & kayaks.
High Rocks Vista
4.8 ★★★★★ 587 reviews
Park, favored by hikers, dog walkers and rock climbers, that offers views of a gorge.
Hawk Rock Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
Easy, two-mile hike to an overlook of the Susquehanna River.
Peace Valley Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary and nature center featuring trails for hiking, biking and paddling.
White Cliffs of Conoy
4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Former limestone quarry now a tourist attraction and popular spot for river views.
Linn Run State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 505 reviews
Woodland 612-acre park with a babbling trout stream & falls, plus trails & camping facilities.
Turkey Hill Overlook Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
Hiking area with trails and overlooks along the Susquehanna River, suitable for children.
Black Rock Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
This 119-acre tract with a variety of habitats for birds & animals offers an interpretive trail.
Tookany Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 500 reviews
This greenbelt along a creek offers a flat trail for walking & biking, plus birdwatching & fishing.
Frontier Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 452 reviews
Public park with a playground, tennis courts, and picnic tables, plus a labyrinth.
Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract
4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
State forest featuring hiking, kayaking, horseback riding & snowmobiling, plus hunting & fishing.
Ephrata Linear Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Paved trail for walking, cycling and jogging, also popular for families.
White Rocks Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Hiking trail with views and boulders for climbing.
Duff Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
This hilly, wooded park is a wild plant sanctuary, with easy & challenging trails plus a pavilion.
Ironton Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 343 reviews
Paved walking trail on an old train track through a former industrial area, partly beside a river.
Conewago Recreation Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Flat, 5-mile rail trail that borders fields and woods and traverses farmland.
Shades Of Death Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Hike to waterfalls, some man-made and some natural, on this popular trail.
Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Paved and gravel trail popular for hiking and biking with views of wildlife.
Roslyn Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 357 reviews
Spacious park featuring a playground and skate parks, plus baseball and soccer fields.
Scott Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 312 reviews
Green space featuring baseball fields, playgrounds, a BMX track and a swing set.
Shadyside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Park featuring baseball and hockey fields, tennis and basketball courts, pavilions, and a playground, plus a pond.
Struble Trail- Uwchlan Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Paved trail along the river, great for cyclists, runners and walkers.
Roaring Run Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Well-kept trails for hiking and mountain-biking amid a scenic landscape.
Warwick County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Rural park featuring a playground, trails, meadows and picnic areas.
Wertz's Red Bridge Recreational Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Park with a trail along a river featuring scenic views, picnic areas, and a covered bridge.
Shaw's Bridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Waterfront park, featuring a walking path, a creek-side trail loop and an open field.
Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a walking trail, riverside area, and abundant wildlife.
Montour Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Long and mostly flat former railroad route for hikers, bikers and strollers.
Chester Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Flat paved trail taking in views of the surrounding nature as well as the occasional road crossing.
Butler-Freeport Community Trail Laneville South Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Peaceful, scenic hiking and biking trail that runs along a creek and through farmland.
Lake Grubb Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 249 reviews
Scenic nature preserve featuring a lake, picnic areas, playground, and trails.
Blue Knob State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Secluded state park with mountains & streams known for hiking & other outdoor activities.
Four Mills Nature Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Relaxed park where you can hike and walk kid-friendly trails and see wildlife.
Peters Mountain Appalachian Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Scenic 4-mile, rocky trail, part of the Appalachian Trail, with overlooks of the Halifax area.
Heritage Rail Trail - York City
4.4 ★★★★☆ 217 reviews
Park offering 21 mi. of trails for walking, biking, jogging, and dog walking, plus a scenic view.
Butler-Freeport Community Trail Butler Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Flat area for hiking, biking, and running with benches and a cafe.
Shingletown Gap
4.7 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a variety of easy and moderate trails.
Tatamy Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Quiet paved trail through woods that's good for walking, biking, and kids.
Northwest River Trail Marietta
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Paved trails for biking, walking and rollerblading, plus river views.
Saunders Station Access-Westmoreland Heritage Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
Trail built on a former rail line for hiking, biking, and fishing, with a playground and a Little Free Library.
Kardon Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Park offering a pond, picnic tables, and a paved trail suitable for families.
French Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Easy, kid-friendly trail for walking and hiking, with bridges and benches along the way.
Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Popular trail for biking, walking, and bird watching, passing through farmlands.
Sewickley Heights Borough Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Dog-friendly field area with trails for walking, horseback riding and biking.
Northwest River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Paved trail by the river for hiking and biking.
Arrowhead Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Trail popular for biking and horseback riding, as well as walking.
Mill Creek Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Small, flat, dog-friendly reserve featuring a creek, picnic tables, and trails.
Henry's Woods Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Peaceful park boasting trails for hiking, biking and walking, plus picnic tables.
Brandywine Meadows Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Flat, paved trail with riverside views, along with dirt paths and wildlife like deer.
Delaware Canal Black Rock Road Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Peaceful towpath along a canal featuring fishing, wildlife, and picnic tables, plus restrooms.
Riding Meadow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Off-leash dog park, also good for humans, with a creek and a waterfall.
Stavich Bike Trail - New Castle trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking trail running alongside a railroad and scenic farmland.
Laurel Summit State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
State park with a picnic area, hiking, and camping, as well as a bog and Beam Rocks.
M. John Johnson Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Dog-friendly nature preserve featuring a paved path as well as various dirt trails.
Upper Frick Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Public park with a children's play area featuring a slide, picnic tables, and trails.
Plainfield Township Trail - Belfast Junction Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Paved trail for dog walkers, runners hikers and horse riders, plus biker riders.
Union Canal, Bicycle & Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Well-kept trail for hiking and biking, with benches and picnic tables.
Whites Woods Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Scenic wooded area with various trails, plus a playground for the kids.
Welty Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Public park with a playground and picnic tables, plus a walking path and baseball field.
Trewellyn Farm Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a paved and unpaved loop, waterfalls and dams, as well as a creek.
Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Popular track through farmland, passing creeks, plus a shaded section.
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Depot Street Trailhead, Peckville
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
This riverside trail in a serene, wooded environment is a popular place for walking & biking.
Ernst Trail Bean's Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Paved, flat trail through trees, hills, forests, meadows and woodlands popular with walkers and cyclists.
D&L Trail Black Diamond Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Former rail line turned hiking and biking trail, passing through lakes, forests and scenic countryside.
St. Luke's Anderson Campus Gardens (Walking/Running Trail)
4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Flat trails, flower fields, and gardens featuring comfy Adirondack chairs dot this green space.
D&L Trail White Haven North Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Hiking and biking paths stretch for miles along the Lehigh River, with picnic tables.
Salamander Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park featuring a well-maintained trail that's suitable for families with young children.
Hilltop Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Secluded playground with fitness equipment for adults, plus picnic areas.
D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Trails along a canal are suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing.
Natural Lands' Green Hills Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Relaxed countryside retreat known for its birdlife and grassland trails, with views, wildflowers and butterflies.
Penn-Roosevelt State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Secluded state park for tent camping and fishing, plus hiking trails.
East Trailhead of Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Riverside, flat trail for walking, biking, hiking, and running, plus wildlife.
John Paul Park at Lower Nike
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Trails for hiking and biking at this former missile silo that’s now a park with paved paths, a playground, and a picnic area.
Greene River Trail: Rices Landing Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Park with a biking and walking trail, river views, and picnic tables.
Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Flat rail trail for walking or biking, with views and maintained by volunteers.
East Bradford Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Park (clean, 31) featuring a sandbox, playgrounds and a handful of ball fields, plus picnic tables and benches.
D&L Trail - Cementon Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Paved, unpaved, gravel trail for walking and biking, plus picnic tables and river views.
Chestnut Grove Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Nature preserve offering paths through grassland and meadows as well as ponds. Also features bird-watching areas.
Glenroy Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Well-maintained area featuring bamboo groves, meadows, and hiking trails for biking and strolling.
Gilfillan Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Wood-chipped trail near an old farm, good for running or walking.
Darlington Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Area with kid-friendly hiking trails and marked geocaches.
Ernst Bike Trail Krider Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Paved bike trail that's also popular with walkers and runners, with scenery and parking.
Pennypack Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Rail-trail featuring biking paths, a walking trail, horse trails, creeks and woodlands.
Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Multi-purpose trail with gentle slopes, for walking jogging, biking and running, plus restrooms and parking.
Railway Tunnel at Cherry Run Road
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Hiking and biking trails lead to a historic, off-the-beaten-path tunnel.
Highspire Reservoir Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Park featuring a wooded walking trail with a boardwalk, picnic areas, and opportunities for wildlife-watching.
Five Mile Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews
Hiking and running trails through a forested area that gets muddy after heavy rain.
Plainfield Township Trail #2
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Scenic paved trail for walking, jogging and biking, plus a picnic area.
Saucon Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Park with crushed-stone trails for walking, running, and biking.
Millport Conservancy
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Scenic hiking trails with a butterfly meadow, overlook, and waterfall, plus benches and bridges.
Montour Trail - Clairton Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Level hiking and biking trail with scenic views, plus streams and shady sections.
Bushkill Township Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Nature area offering scenic & family-friendly walking trails and a pond.
McDade Recreational Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Long trail for biking and hiking, plus a section with stairs that only allows walking.
Heatherwood Bike Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Mountain biking park featuring a pump track and trails for beginners and intermediate-level riders.
Schuylkill River Trail - Cromby Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Popular spot for hiking, biking, and birdwatching, with paved portions and a porta-potty.
Valley Forge National Historic Park River Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Recreational trail for hiking, biking, running and other activities including walking, birding and picnicking.
The Milford Knob
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Hiking trail offering a challenging uphill climb to a viewing spot over Milford.
Hickory Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Park featuring a stream and picnic areas, plus fishing and a dog park.
Delaware Canal Towpath
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Scenic stretch with a canal and towpath that’s popular for walking and biking, plus wildlife sightings.
Spring Mill Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Park featuring biking trails, plus some parking at the local train station.
Delaware Canal Towpath
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Park along the Delaware River with a towpath for walking, jogging, and biking, plus fishing.
Eagle Canyon Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Scenic trail along a bubbling creek that's great for dogs.
Ernst Trail Mercer Pike Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Paved trail that’s popular for families, dog-walking, bike rides and leisurely hikes.
Northwest Lancaster County River Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Scenic paved trail featuring riverside views of the Susquehanna river. A rock tunnel, waterfalls and cliffs are also of note. Picnic tables, too.
Starr Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Park with mowed trails for hiking, running and dog-walking plus 2 open fields separated by a hedgerow.
Hibernia County Park Blue Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Park with trails for hiking and biking, plus fishing and boating.
Beaver Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with a trail around a lake offering water views.
Swatara Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Gravel-surfaced trail for hiking and mountain biking that links to the Swatara Rail Trail.
Switchback Railroad Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Park featuring a lake and trails, including one with a scenic viewpoint.
Schuylkill River Trail Charles N. Marshall Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Harmony Trail Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews
Valley Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Cliff Woodring Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews
Appalachian Trail at W Trindle Rd Carlisle PA
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Pocopson Walking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews
Letort Spring Run Nature Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Allegheny River Trail
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Penn Forest Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews
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