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Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, leading you to scenic beauty.The best way to experience Philadelphia is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Lori Litchman. This full-color guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of Philly. The selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.See the unique ecosystem at the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with its diverse plant and animal life. Enjoy nature in Wissahickon Valley Park, which is only minutes from the city center and has over 50 miles of trails. Go bird-watching at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. Immerse yourself in history at Valley Forge National Historical Park. With Lori as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Philly’s best hikes!Inside you’ll find:A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems—all near homeExpert tips about where to hike and what to expect when you get thereKey at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trailDetailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profilesThe author’s recommended hikes by categorySo whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within an hour or so from the city.
Lori Litchman is a lifelong Pennsylvanian, calling Philadelphia her home for nearly 30 years. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from Goucher College. Lori tries to spend as much time as she can in nature. When she’s not writing or hiking, she’s usually in her garden trying to find space for more plants.
Philadelphia Overview MapAcknowledgmentsForewordPreface60 Hikes by CategoryIntroductionMap LegendPhiladelphia CountyAwbury ArboretumCarpenter’s WoodsJohn Heinz National Wildlife RefugeManayunk Bridge TrailPennypack ParkThe Schuylkill Center for Environmental EducationSchuylkill River Trail: Schuylkill Banks, Center CityWissahickon Valley Park: Andorra Natural AreaWissahickon Valley Park: Hermit Lane TrailWissahickon Valley Park: Lavender and Orange TrailsWissahickon Valley Park: Lower TrailsWissahickon Valley Park: Upper TrailsNorthern Suburbs (Bucks, Montgomery, and Lehigh Counties)Churchville Nature CenterDelaware Canal State Park: Delaware Canal TowpathEvansburg State Park: Skippack Loop TrailFive Mile Woods Nature PreserveFort Washington State Park: Green Ribbon TrailGreen Lane ParkGreen Ribbon Trail: Wissahickon Valley WatershedJohn James Audubon Center at Mill GroveLaurel Hill West CemeteryLehigh Parkway TrailLorimer ParkManderfield PreserveNeshaminy State Park: River Walk TrailNockamixon State Park: Quarry TrailNorristown Farm ParkPeace Valley Nature CenterRalph Stover State Park: High RocksRinging Rocks County ParkSaunders Woods PreserveSilver Lake Nature CenterTop Rock Trail at Haycock MountainTyler State Park: Covered BridgeValley Forge National Historical Park: Chapel TrailValley Forge National Historical Park: Horse-Shoe Trail/Mount MiseryNew JerseyBaldpate Mountain: Ted Stiles PreserveBlack Run PreserveBrendan T. Byrne State ForestCrystal Lake ParkCushetunk Mountain PreserveFranklin Parker PreserveHunterdon County ArboretumMusconetcong Gorge PreserveRancocas State ParkSourland Mountain PreserveWashington Crossing State ParkThe Watershed ReserveWharton State Forest: Batsto Lake TrailWestern Suburbs (Berks, Chester, and Delaware Counties)Binky Lee PreserveCrum WoodsFrench Creek State ParkMarsh Creek State ParkNeversink MountainRidley Creek State ParkSadsbury Woods PreserveStroud PreserveWawa Preserve: Rocky Run TrailDelawareBrandywine Creek State ParkWhite Clay Creek State Park: Twin Valley TrailAppendix A: Outdoor RetailersAppendix B: Hiking ClubsIndexAbout the Author