The Best Backpacking in Collegeville

Looking for the best backpacking in Collegeville? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Collegeville. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Collegeville

Kempton, Pennsylvania

Hike the Pinnacles and Pulpit Rock

4.2

9 mi / 1200 ft gain

Park in the lot near the Hamburg Reservoir and hike around the barrier and up the gravel road. Shortly on your right the Appalachian Trail branches off the road. Follow the white blazes of the AT for around 2 miles to the Pulpit Rocks, just before the trail passes the Lehigh Valley Astronomical S...
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Kempton, Pennsylvania

Appalachian Trail: Eckville Lot to Blue Mountain House Road

20.68 mi / 2320 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Eckville Lot to Blue Mountain House Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kempton, Pennsylvania.
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Germansville, Pennsylvania

Bears Rocks via Appalachian Trail (Bake Oven Road)

2.8 mi / 259 ft gain

Bears Rocks via Appalachian Trail (Bake Oven Road) is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Germansville, Pennsylvania.
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Bethel, Pennsylvania

Appalachian Trail: Blue Mountain Ridge to Port Clinton

14.28 mi / 837 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Blue Mountain Ridge to Port Clinton is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
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