regional trail · Chester County, Pennsylvania
Struble Trail
A 2.6-mile open paved route along the East Branch Brandywine Creek on the former New Holland rail bed, with a one-mile section described by the County as ADA accessible.
Before you go
- Parking & entrances
- The County lists the Norwood Road trailhead in Downingtown. Dorlan Mill Road is the north end of the one-mile stretch described as ADA accessible.
- Hours
- Open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
- Trails & terrain
- The currently open route is 2.6 miles, paved and generally flat with some undulations.
- Accessibility
- One mile from Dorlan Mill Road south to Dowlin Forge Road is described by the County as ADA accessible; this is not a rating for the full trail.
- Admission & fees
- County parks and regional trails have no general admission fee. Camping, pavilion rentals and permitted activities may have separate charges.
- Weather
- Weather can close County parks and trails. Check the County’s current alerts before leaving.
- Dogs
- Dogs permitted
Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet.
Field guide
The place in detail.
- Highlights
- East Branch Brandywine Creek · fishing access · Born Learning Trail · historic Dowlin Forge ruins nearby
- Access
- The County lists the Norwood Road trailhead in Downingtown. A separate one-mile stretch from Dorlan Mill Road south to Dowlin Forge Road is described as ADA accessible.
Sources & checked dates
- Struble TrailChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails permits and campingChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails visitor FAQ: dogs, fees, closures and accessChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails overview, activities and hoursChecked Oct 3, 2026