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... wildernet.com
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 headi... visitpa.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 gro... 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 tim... wildernet.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 ... wildernet.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, ... 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... wildernet.com
Spring Mountain Ski Area, Spring Mount, Pennsylvania
Spring Mountain has operated since 1963 as a cost-effective family ski area for the nearby Philadelphia area. The ski center sits just 528 feet above sea level on a small plateau in Wes... trails.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 followi... wildernet.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 Pennsbur... traillink.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 Lena... 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 Cha... traillink.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... traillink.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... traillink.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 f... 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. Mo... traillink.com
Bull\'s Island Recreation Area
Canal path is a National Recreation Trail, listed on the National Historic Register. 100 species of birds and other animals and plants. The park has 30 miles of trails, picnic area, ov... visitnj.org