Parks and Recreation: Struble Trail

Pipeline Repair Completed - Following a two month pipeline repair project, Struble Trail has re-opened for use along the Shelmire section of the trail. The parking area has been graded and new fence installed. The department would like to thank trail users for their comments and patience during this period.

United Way Day of Caring - On behalf of the Chester County Commissioners, Parks employees and trail users, thank you to employees and family members from Vanguard, who volunteered to paint safety rails and graffiti covered areas of the trail on September 19, 2009. Their commitment to improving the trail's appearance and support for the local community is commendable.

The Struble Trail is a work in progress. When the trail is completed, it will travel through Lyndell, Cornog and Glenmoore, passing near Springton Manor Farm and Struble Lake before ending near Honey Brook Borough, for a total length of sixteen (16) miles.

Named for the late County Commissioner (1976-1980) and longtime Executive Director of the Brandywine Valley Association, teacher and conservationist Robert G. Struble, the Struble Trail was created from the rail bed of the former Waynesburg Railroad. 2009 marks thirty years since the trail was dedicated on October 20, 1979. Read about the trail's history.

Currently, it is a 2.6 mile paved, multi-use recreational trail, popular with nature enthusiasts, picnickers and other recreational users.

The .9 mile segment from Dorlan Mill Road to Dowlin Forge Road follows the east branch of the Brandywine Creek, and offers a delayed harvest “artificial lure only” trout fishing area.

The Struble Trail links to the Uwchlan Trail at approximately the 1.75 mile marker, allowing access to the Eagleview residential area, corporate campus and retail shoppes.

The Struble Trail entrance and parking lot is off PA Route 282 on Norwood Road in Downingtown.

A full-color trail map is available at the Springton Manor Farm Park Office, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, for $1.

Please enjoy the trail. Questions should be directed to Springton Manor Farm Superintendent Ian Currie or call 610-942-2450. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.