The Best Hiking in Harrisburg

Italian Lake Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Wildwood Lake via Canal Towpath and Capital Area Greenbelt Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Big Boyd Preserve Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

Hike 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...

Meade's Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

David's Field Loop and Frankie Dogleg Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

Detweiler Park Trails Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hummelstown, Pennsylvania.

Once 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...

This 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...

Cumberland Valley Overlook Via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Appalachian Trail to Cumberland Valley Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

This 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...

Appalachian Trail: Clark Creek to Swatara Gap is a point-to-point trail that is moderately difficult located near Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

This 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...