Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Looking for the best hiking in Lancaster? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lancaster. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Lancaster
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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 -
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 -
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Hike the White Trail in Ridley Creek State Park
2.55 mi / 450 ft gainThe white trail is the only true loop hike in the park. Strangely enough, it has no official trailhead. You can gain access to the trail from either Pavilion/picnic are #9 or Pavilion/picnic area #16. I chose picnic area #9 and hiked in a clockwise direction. This section starts very close to and...Read more -
Baltimore, Maryland
Hike Marshy Point Nature Center
5 miMarshy Point Nature Center is 25 minutes northeast of Baltimore in Middle River, Maryland. Convenient from I-95 with lots of parking and miles of interconnected trails, it's a perfect spot for a quick hike or an all-day excursion. The trails are mostly within the 1-2 mile range, but you can comb...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 -
Delaware City, Delaware
Hike Michael Castle Trail
5.012.4 mi / 288 ft gainThis trail welcomes people of all skill levels. It’s mostly flat with just a few inclines and is nicely paved. It’s a relatively wide trail, leaving enough room for multiple walkers, hikers, skaters, or bikers. It’s the perfect trail for those looking to train long distances, whether running or...Read more -
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Skippack Creek Loop
4.07.25 mi / 377 ft gainThe Skippack Creek Trail in Evansburg State Park was one of my favorites on this most recent trip. Any chance I can hike a trail alongside a river, I take advantage of it. The trail starts on the south side of Skippack Creek at a parking area on Kratz Road. It was early in the morning and the wea...Read more