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 home
Expert tips about where to hike and what to expect when you get there
Key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail
Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles
The author's recommended hikes by category
So 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.
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978-1-63404-352-6 (9781634043526)
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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 Map
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
Map Legend
Philadelphia County
Awbury Arboretum
Carpenter's Woods
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Manayunk Bridge Trail
Pennypack Park
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Schuylkill River Trail: Schuylkill Banks, Center City
Wissahickon Valley Park: Andorra Natural Area
Wissahickon Valley Park: Hermit Lane Trail
Wissahickon Valley Park: Lavender and Orange Trails
Wissahickon Valley Park: Lower Trails
Wissahickon Valley Park: Upper Trails
Northern Suburbs (Bucks, Montgomery, and Lehigh Counties)
Churchville Nature Center
Delaware Canal State Park: Delaware Canal Towpath
Evansburg State Park: Skippack Loop Trail
Five Mile Woods Nature Preserve
Fort Washington State Park: Green Ribbon Trail
Green Lane Park
Green Ribbon Trail: Wissahickon Valley Watershed
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Laurel Hill West Cemetery
Lehigh Parkway Trail
Lorimer Park
Manderfield Preserve
Neshaminy State Park: River Walk Trail
Nockamixon State Park: Quarry Trail
Norristown Farm Park
Peace Valley Nature Center
Ralph Stover State Park: High Rocks
Ringing Rocks County Park
Saunders Woods Preserve
Silver Lake Nature Center
Top Rock Trail at Haycock Mountain
Tyler State Park: Covered Bridge
Valley Forge National Historical Park: Chapel Trail
Valley Forge National Historical Park: Horse-Shoe Trail/Mount Misery
New Jersey
Baldpate Mountain: Ted Stiles Preserve
Black Run Preserve
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Crystal Lake Park
Cushetunk Mountain Preserve
Franklin Parker Preserve
Hunterdon County Arboretum
Musconetcong Gorge Preserve
Rancocas State Park
Sourland Mountain Preserve
Washington Crossing State Park
The Watershed Reserve
Wharton State Forest: Batsto Lake Trail
Western Suburbs (Berks, Chester, and Delaware Counties)
Binky Lee Preserve
Crum Woods
French Creek State Park
Marsh Creek State Park
Neversink Mountain
Ridley Creek State Park
Sadsbury Woods Preserve
Stroud Preserve
Wawa Preserve: Rocky Run Trail
Delaware
Brandywine Creek State Park
White Clay Creek State Park: Twin Valley Trail
Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
