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"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. A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body"--
List of contents
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
About the author
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.
Summary
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.
