Fort Washington State Park
This beautiful park interests historians of the American Revolution. The park takes its name from the redoubt fort built by George Washington's troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge. The park is popular ... visitpa.com
Wissahickon Valley Park (Forbidden Drive)
Wissahickon Valley Park Trail (Forbidden Drive) follows the creek of the same name through the entire length of the park. The ominous sounding Forbidden Drive was so named because in the 1920s cars were banned from it. Tod... traillink.com
Fort Washington Picnic Ground
General Description Flourtown Day Use Area (southern end of park) and Militia Hill Day Use Area (northern end of park) provide over 300 picnic tables. Two shelters are available for year-round use. The shelters may be rese... wildernet.com
Cynwyd Heritage Trail
The Cynwyd Heritage Trail is a 2-mile linear park and rail-to-trail that connects Lower Merion Township to the Manayunk bridge over the Schuylkill River just outside Philadelphia. More than 30,000 hours of volunteer labor ... traillink.com
Powerline Trail (Pa)
The Powerline Trail in Horsham Township connects schools, parks, business centers and neighborhoods along an easement managed by PECO/Exelon. Parts of the trail have road crossings, so use caution. The trail will eventuall... traillink.com
Tyler State Park
- Before becoming a state park, the land was owned by Mr. and Mrs. George F. Tyler who purchased the land between 1919 and 1928. The park was acquired by "Project 70" funding and has been developed using funds from "Projec... wildernet.com
Schuylkill River Trail - Valley Forge To Philadelphia
The Valley Forge to Philadelphia segment of the Schuylkill River Trail stretches 20.5 miles along the historic Schuylkill River, from downtown Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art out to Montgomery County and Val... traillink.com
Perkiomen Trail
The history of Perkiomen Trail railroad corridor extends more than 140 years. Founded shortly after the Civil War, the Perkiomen Railway Company started running from Oaks to Pennsburg in 1868. New transportation spurred de... traillink.com
Evansburg State Park
- Evansburg State Park, located in south central Montgomery County between Norristown and Collegeville, offers a significant area of green space and relative solitude in an urbanized area. Its main natural feature, the Ski... wildernet.com
Pennypack Trail
The Pennypack Trail is a 2.4-mile rail-trail located mostly in Lorimer Park in Montgomery County and connected to Pennpack Park in Philadelphia County. Converted from the old Fox Chase-Newton Branch line, this trail runs f... traillink.com
Ridley Creek State Park
- Within the park boundaries is a small 18th century village that grew up around the site of a mill. Now known as Sycamore Mills, the area had been previously named Bishop's Mill and Providence Mill. The miller's house, th... wildernet.com
Radnor Trail
This 2.4-mile paved trail provides a quiet, scenic escape northwest of Philadelphia, from Encke Park at Radnor-Chester Road to the shopping center at Sugartown Road and Route 30. The trail travels mostly through wooded are... traillink.com
Mill Race Trail
General Description There are more than 6 miles of hiking trails in the park. Mill Race offers approximately 2 miles of path which weaves through the main park area by the picnic grove, restrooms, fresh drinking water, pla... wildernet.com
Skippack Circle Loop Trail
General Description Skippack Circle Loop Trail offers the hiker views of the eastern area of the park along the Skippack Creek. This trail crosses over the Equestrian Trail a few times before looping back to the beginning.... wildernet.com
Ridley Creek Picnic Ground
General Description There are hundreds of picnic tables located in 14 picnic areas. Each area is equipped with a comfort station and charcoal grills. Several of the areas have large fields suited to sports activities. Area... wildernet.com
Tyler Picnic Ground
General Description There are picnic tables and metal charcoal grills placed within each of the seven picnic areas. Each picnic area is named and has one or two parking lots. Grass fields near picnic areas are suitable for... wildernet.com
Nockamixon Lake
General Description In southeastern Pennsylvania, Nockamixon is synonymous with boating. Boats may use motors of 10 horsepower or less. Non-powered boats must have one of the following: state park launching permit or state... wildernet.com
Nockamixon State Park
- The name Nockamixon comes from the American Indian phrase "nocha-miska-ing" which is Lenni Lenape for "at the place of soft soil." Several American Indian sites from the Lenni Lenape Tribe (Delaware) are documented in th... wildernet.com