The Best Hiking in Halifax
Looking for the best hiking in Halifax? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Halifax. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Halifax
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Halifax, Pennsylvania
Matter Trail
6.01 mi / 440 ft gainMatter Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Halifax, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Halifax, Pennsylvania
Appalachian Trail: Clark Creek to Swatara Gap
16.78 mi / 1962 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Clark Creek to Swatara Gap is a point-to-point trail that is moderately difficult located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Detweiler Park Trails Loop
4.83 mi / 673 ft gainDetweiler Park Trails Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Meade's Mountain Loop
2.74 mi / 331 ft gainMeade's Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
David's Field Loop and Frankie Dogleg Loop
2.78 mi / 269 ft gainDavid's Field Loop and Frankie Dogleg Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Halifax, Pennsylvania
Lukes Trail
6.7 mi / 341 ft gainLukes Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Tower City, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area Creek Trail
1.96 mi / 354 ft gainBoyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Big Boyd Preserve Loop
5.28 mi / 787 ft gainBig Boyd Preserve Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Troy, Pennsylvania
Stone Cabin Trail
2.79 mi / 312 ft gainStone Cabin Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Halifax, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Duncannon, Pennsylvania
Hike Hawk Rock, PA
4.02 mi / 750 ft gainThis is a steep and rocky hike, but is well worth the absolutely stunning view of Perry County - including Shermans Creek and the Susquehanna River.This particular trail is also part of the Appalachian Trail and the AT can be accessed part way up the trail if you wish to head north on the AT, oth...Read more -
Shippenville, Pennsylvania
Wildwood Lake via Canal Towpath and Capital Area Greenbelt Trails
2.81 mi / 164 ft gainWildwood Lake via Canal Towpath and Capital Area Greenbelt Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Italian Lake Park Loop
0.71 mi / 7 ft gainItalian Lake Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Marysville, Pennsylvania
Hike Trout Run
1.01 miHike along the creek for about a half mile, we stop where the trail meets the stream and let the kids play in the water for a bit and then head back. There are 2 large pull-off parking areas alongside of the road. The spot is exactly 3.7 miles from Adventure Park in Mechanicsburg. If you are unfa...Read more -
Newport, Pennsylvania
Little Buffalo State Park Trail
5.41 mi / 833 ft gainLittle Buffalo State Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Newport, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Marysville, Pennsylvania
Hike to the Susquehanna Overlook
3.57 miOnce you reach the power lines, about a mile after cresting the top of the mountain you can look one way and you’ll see the Susquehanna River. Look the other way, and you’ll see beautiful woods and farm fields in Perry County. Return by the same route for a total of about 7 miles.Parking is at th...Read more -
Pine Grove, Pennsylvania
Lebanon Reservoir Trail
4.06 mi / 463 ft gainLebanon Reservoir Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Jonestown, Pennsylvania.Read more