Rocky Run Trail

Vigorous trail through woods and along a beautiful stream.

Active use trail system

 

Rocky Run Trail, located in large part on property owned by the Natural Lands Trust, is directly accessible from a parking lot adjacent to the Valley Road bridge over the Rocky Run and is approximately 2-1/2 miles in length with white trail markers.  The downstream portion of the trail parallels Rocky Run, one of the most beautiful streams in Delaware County, revealing old-growth hardwoods, steep slopes, and magnificent rocky stream vistas.  The trail itself is relatively easy walking and connects at its lower end to the Darlington Trail just before the Rocky Run reaches the Chester Creek.  The upstream portion of the trail crosses open meadows below the Granite Farm Estates Retirement Community, wanders through woods on County property, passes the Fair Acres complex, and then connects over private property (the Lima Estates Retirement Community) to the Tyler Arboretum trail network.  This in turn interconnects with Ridley Creek State Parks trails.

  • For pedestrians only.

    Dogs are allowed on leash.

    No restrooms.

  • Moderate trail difficulty.

    Connection to Darlington trail at the southwestern end.

  • Rocky Run Trail is owned by Natural Lands Trust.

    Rocky Run Trail is maintained by Middletown Township.

  • Most of Rocky Run Trail is located on property owned by the Natural Lands Trust. It is directly accessible from a parking lot adjacent to the Valley Road bridge over the Rocky Run. There are approximately 10 parking spaces available. Coordinates are 39.907675, -75.456620.