Collegeville, Pennsylvania
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Collegeville
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Princeton, New Jersey
Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve Loop
4.52.3 mi / 157 ft gainAn 8-mile network of maintained trails traversing this Preserve, Mountain Lakes North, John Witherspoon Woods,parts of Tusculum (private) and Community Park North makes a variety of loop hikes possible. Pathways include a boardwalk (over wetlands) and paved bicycle roads. Click here for a trail...Read more -
New Castle, Delaware
Hike or Bike Michael N. Castle Trail
19.7 miThe Michael N. Castle Trail (known locally as the Mike Castle Trail) is a 19.7-mile trail in northern Delaware along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. You'll get great views of the canal and the bridges. The trail is flat and paved, making it a great pick for biking. The trail is one way, but ...Read more -
Bear, Delaware
Hike the Swamp Forest Trail
6.75 mi / 144 ft gainEspecially scenic in the fall, this well maintained trail loops around a small pond. It is an easy walk (or bike ride) that has a good chance of numerous wildlife sightings.Read more -
Bear, Delaware
Camp at Lums Pond State Park
5.0Lums Pond State Park offers endless adventures while you camp in the newly renovated campground. Explore the pond via kayak, hike through more than 12 miles of trails, fish from the water’s edge, take your dog to enjoy the off-leash dog park, or try the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course. The camp...Read more -
Califon, New Jersey
Explore the Ken Lockwood Gorge
4.3One of New Jerseys best kept secrets has to be the Ken Lockwood Gorge. If you are looking for a relaxing, beautiful, and nature packs place then this area is perfect for you. You can access the gorge from two different points, either by driving down Raritan River Rd. and parking right before you ...Read more -
North East, Maryland
Hike the Elk Neck State Forest Trails
3.56.6 mi / 450 ft gainPark in the lot (see map) and follow signage for the loop trail. This is not a highly trafficked trail so there may be sections that need some maintenance, but that won't get in the way of completing the hike.Read more -
Califon, New Jersey
Bike the Columbia Trail: Califon to High Bridge
There are multiple places to pick up the Columbia Trail (High Bridge, Califon, Long Valley, Flanders) but this post is for biking or running from Califon to High Bridge and back. The best place to park is at the old town railroad station on, of course, Railroad Ave. You will be able to see the en...Read more -
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Falls Trail at Beltzville State Park
4.05.5 miAt the Christman Trailhead, hike a quick, flat 2.5 miles following the yellow trail markers through farm meadows and birch forests to the Falls Trail loop/intersection. Here hike the Falls trail which is a 0.5 mile loop that links back to the 2.5 mile section back to the parking area. Bridges and...Read more -
Shamong, New Jersey
Camp at Wharton State Forest
3.0There is plenty of potential for activity in New Jersey's largest state park. Wharton offers Mullica River for boating, as well as three other rivers for canoeing. Hikers can follow the 50-mile Batona Trail, which connects Wharton to the Brendan T. Byrne and Bass River State Forests. Other trails...Read more -
Shamong, New Jersey
Hike to Quaker Bridge via Atsion
7 miLooking at a map of New Jersey, you'll notice that the biggest green patch of forest on the map is Wharton State Forest, in the southern half of the state. There are many great hikes to do in the state forest, described here is a relatively easy 7 mile hike that serves a nice introduction to hiki...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Bike the Lehigh Gorge Trail: Lock #2
4 miIt was a rainy day, which brings along mud (but I think mountain biking is better in the rain and mud anyways).Enter the trail by going through the county parking lot and to the left end under the bridge. The trail starts along the tracks and you can admire the restored old rail cars. Cross ove...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Bike the Switchback Trail around Mauch Chunk Lake Park
5.011 miThe trail entrance can be found by going up Broadway and taking Hill Road to the right at the Opera House. At the top of Hill Road will be the entrance to the trail; there is a nice little wooden sign so you don't miss it. This trail can be hiked or biked; we chose to do some mountain biking.Th...Read more