Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail - Hummelstown, PA
The Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail is a pet-friendly destination in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, known for its beautiful scenery and versatile recreational options. This dog park and trail system offers dog owners scenic walking, running, and biking opportunities through woods and farm fields, with several paths converging at a scenic focal point. You can enjoy stunning sunsets, a picturesque pond with ducks and geese, and well-maintained wide trails that are perfect for both people and pets. There are multiple access points with parking areas, and the trail connects to Shank Park, which also offers sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic spots, making it a great spot for families as well.
What sets this dog park in Hummelstown apart is its spacious, clean, and well-kept environment, including a fenced-in off-leash area for dogs both large and small, located just left of the park entrance. While the trails are not loops, each split offers a unique adventure, whether you’re out for a casual stroll or a serious sunset hike with your canine companion. There is some shade from the trees, restroom facilities at certain trailheads, and plenty of open meadows and grassy areas for dogs to run and play, even after rain, as the park fares better than many with less mud.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated fenced area.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, there is a fenced-in off-leash area for both large and small dogs.
- Is there a separate area for small and large dogs? Yes, there are separate areas for large and small dogs within the fenced zone.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, a network of pet-friendly trails connects through the park and surrounding areas.
- Is the park muddy after it rains? The park is less muddy than others after rain due to more grass, making it ideal even in sloppy weather.
- Is there parking available? Yes, there are multiple parking areas, though some are more convenient or official than others.
- Are there playgrounds or activities for kids nearby? Yes, there is a playground for children and open fields suitable for family activities.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Some trailheads offer port-a-potty or restroom facilities.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Yes, the park and trails are noted for being well maintained.
Reviews
It’s a beautiful scenery at sunset. I love sighting the deer.
It’s a beautiful scenery at sunset. I love sighting the deer.
Beautiful trail thru woods and farm fields. Great place to catch a sunset. Nice pond to enjoy the geese. Shank park is also very fun.
Beautiful trail thru woods and farm fields. Great place to catch a sunset. Nice pond to enjoy the geese. Shank park is also very fun.
This trail has like a focal point where it splits three ways. One takes you high enough to see the highway, then through farm land. One takes you along the main road and hospital. Last takes you through the woods. All points come to an end, there is no loop. You can walk, run, or bike. There’s parking in diff areas (some more legal than others). Trail is better if you live close enough to walk to it. I wouldn’t drive just to walk here. Lastly this trail is a memorial and has a place to watch the sunset. Please see pictures.
This trail has like a focal point where it splits three ways. One takes you high enough to see the highway, then through farm land. One takes you along the main road and hospital. Last takes you through the woods. All points come to an end, there is no loop. You can walk, run, or bike. There’s parking in diff areas (some more legal than others). Trail is better if you live close enough to walk to it. I wouldn’t drive just to walk here. Lastly this trail is a memorial and has a place to watch the sunset. Please see pictures.
Amazing trail…. however the amount of spotted lantern flies is horrible. If you enjoy having bugs jumping/flying/landing on you then this is the trail for. If that doesn’t sway you, this trail has really nicely kept paths. There’s a pond with ducks and geese. I’d give a 5 star if the bugs weren’t so terrible.
Amazing trail…. however the amount of spotted lantern flies is horrible. If you enjoy having bugs jumping/flying/landing on you then this is the trail for. If that doesn’t sway you, this trail has really nicely kept paths. There’s a pond with ducks and geese. I’d give a 5 star if the bugs weren’t so terrible.
We LOVE this trail! It’s right by the road so you don’t feel too secluded but the trees give it a good nature feel for a walk, run, biking time. Go right before sunset on the corn field side and I promise you won’t be dissapointed with the view!
We LOVE this trail! It’s right by the road so you don’t feel too secluded but the trees give it a good nature feel for a walk, run, biking time. Go right before sunset on the corn field side and I promise you won’t be dissapointed with the view!