The Best Hiking in Harrisburg
Looking for the best hiking in Harrisburg? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Harrisburg. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Harrisburg
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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 -
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
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail
4.16 mi / 433 ft gainJonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hummelstown, 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 -
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 -
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Overlook Via Appalachian Trail
4.67 mi / 702 ft gainCumberland Valley Overlook Via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Appalachian Trail to Cumberland Valley Overlook
4.65 mi / 692 ft gainAppalachian Trail to Cumberland Valley Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Hike to the Cumberland Valley Overlook
4.06 miThis hike is steep at points but the climb up the mountain has lots of switchbacks so it isn't just straight up. The hike is beautiful and during the summer there are lots of blackberry and raspberry bushes along the trail that we stopped to snack on. The Overlook is just before you crest the top...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 -
Lewisberry, Pennsylvania
Hike Quaker Race's Lakeside Trail
4.03 miThis trail is best accessed from the Quaker Race Day Use Area or from the Cabin Colony for cabin occupants. This trail has a dirt or rocky surface, uneven terrain and one steep but short hill. This trail connects to Lakeside Trail at its end to form a 3-mile loop that passes through diverse habit...Read more