Lorimer Park
More than 200 acres of woods and meadows in the suburbs of eastern Abington Township attract visitors to natural beauty year-round. A bequest from the late George Horace Lorimer (former Editor-in-Chief of The Saturday Evenin... visitpa.com
Rose Tree Park
Hike, bike or just enjoy the scenery. Beautiful Rose Tree Park is situated on 120 acres of ground and has many outstanding features including rolling hills, wood land, picnic areas, a nature trail, a former steeplechase area... visitpa.com
Fort Washington Trail
General Description Fort Washington State Park offers 3.5 miles of moderate trail in the Militia Hill Day Use Area. The trail weaves around the hardwood forest and open fields. It travels north of Joshua Road creating two ... wildernet.com
Historic Trace Road, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Valley Forge is perhaps the most widely recognized historic site associated with the American Revolutionary War, and it is also a great place to take a hike. Kids enjoy a walk along this loop trail lined with grand old trees ... trails.com
Tyler Arboretum
Tyler Arboretum is one of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern United States, comprised of over 650 acres of lush, naturalized plantings with 20 miles of marked hiking trails through serene native woodlands. T... visitpa.com
Graeme Park
This unusual country house on 42 acres was erected between 1723 and 1735 and served as the summer home for colonial Governor Sir William Keith. Sold to Dr. Thomas Graeme in 1739, it is the only remaining Colonial Pennsylvani... visitpa.com
Rancocas Nature Center Of The New Jersey Audubon Society,...
State parks are spread thin along the overdeveloped Inner Coastal Plain. But one struggling park, Rancocas, has allied itself with the nonprofit New Jersey Audubon Society. When budget cuts in the 1970s forced the 1,100-acre ... trails.com
Valley Forge National Historic Park, King Of Prussia,...
Visit one of the most important sites in American history. Walk through the encampment where General George Washington and 11,000 of his patriot soldiers spent the harsh winter of 1777?78, after suffering two crushing defeats... trails.com
Meadow Crossing, Rosebush, And Creek Road Trails, Willow...
Just north of Philadelphia is a cool, shady place for kids and parents to explore the forests and meadows along the banks of Pennypack Creek. This child-oriented place has a nature center with displays, two greenhouses, a bir... trails.com
Darlington Trail
This is a nice and easy trail to do with kids or pets. There are gently rolling hills, small wooden bridges, and lots of trees and wildlife. I enter behind the Hidden Hollow pool in Linvill. Then, take it until it crosses ... trailpeak.com
Bristol Spurline Park
Since it opened as a railroad spur in the 1800s, this pretty trail has always been about connections. In 1834 the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad launched the spur to carry goods from Bristol, Pennsylvania, then a bustli... traillink.com
Schuylkill River Trail
The trail traverses beautiful scenic and natural areas of the lower Schuylkill River. Heading southeast from the Betzwood Trail, you'll pass Sythane Taylor, the site of a 1930's film studio where westerns were produced. For ... visitpa.com
Perkiomen Trail
The Perkiomen Trail passes through a rich and varied landscape, including town centers, suburban landscape and rural areas. The trail parallels the very scenic Perkiomen Creek for much of its route. An early summer highlight... visitpa.com
Graeme Park, Horsham, Pennsylvania
This short nature trail features an interesting dichotomy between its historic, pastoral surroundings and the nearby mecca of stores, with an occasional loud boom of planes leaving Willow Grove Air Force Base. Include this wa... trails.com
Horseshoe Trail
The Horseshoe Trail is a 120-mile trail traveling from Valley Forge to just north of Hershey. The trail is also a horseback riding trail. It connects with the Appalachian Trail on Sharp Mountain. Trail maps are available fro... visitpa.com
Down2earth Adventures
Down2Earth Adventures offers custom adventure, active/outdoor and luxury travel planning, vacation packages, weekend escapes, and mini-adventures around the state. They feature trips involving biking, hiking, camping, backpa... visitpa.com
Valley Creek
Valley Creek flows through the historic Village of Valley Forge to its confluence with the Schuykill River, just downstream of this point. Once the primary source of water and power for a bustling town, it now is one of the par... hmdb.org
Tamanend Park, Southampton, Pennsylvania
This hike offers well-designed trails and a slice of history, with a classic farmhouse and barn listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. This part of Bucks County also saw dealings between the Native Americans and ... trails.com