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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia Lori Litchman

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia By Lori Litchman

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia by Lori Litchman


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Summary

This guide to 60 of the best hikes in and around Philadelphia leads you to urban green spaces, historic sites, and scenic overlooks.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia Summary

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia: Including Surrounding Counties and Outlying Areas of New Jersey and Delaware by Lori Litchman

The Best Way to Experience Philadelphia Is by Hiking It.
Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Lori Litchman with the new full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia. These trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Go bird-watching at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. See the unique ecosystem at the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with its diverse plant and animal life. Enjoy nature in Wissahickon Valley Park, which is only minutes from the city center and has over 50 miles of trails. Immerse yourself in history at the Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Each hike description features:
Key information on length, hiking time, difficulty, configuration, scenery, traffic, trail surface, and accessibility
Information on the history and natural history of the areas the hikes pass through
A detailed trail map and elevation profile
Clear directions to the trailhead and trailhead GPS data
Tips on nearby activities

Whether you are a local looking for new places to explore, or a visitor in the area for business or pleasure, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia will provide plenty of options for outings lasting a full day to a couple of hours, all within about an hour's drive of Philadelphia and the surrounding communities.

About Lori Litchman

Lori Litchman is a lifelong Pennsylvanian. Lori grew up near coal country in the Pocono Mountains before making Philadelphia her home, but she's lived in Philadelphia long enough to consider herself a native. She's an outdoors enthusiast who loves to hike and kayak. When Lori's not writing, she's usually teaching English to nonnative speakers. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Dave Tavani, and their basset hound, Wendell.

Table of Contents

Overview Map

Map Legend

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

60 Hikes by Category

Introduction

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

  • Carpenter's Woods
  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
  • Manayunk Bridge Trail
  • The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
  • Schuylkill River Trail: Schuylkill Banks, Center City
  • Wissahickon Valley Park: Hermit Lane Trail
  • Wissahickon Valley Park: Lavender and Orange Trails
  • Wissahickon Valley Park: Lower Trails
  • Wissahickon Valley Park: Upper Trails

NORTHERN SUBURBS (Bucks, Montgomery, and Lehigh Counties)

  • Audubon Center at Mill Grove
  • Churchville Nature Center
  • Delaware Canal State Park: Pennsylvania Side, Tinicum Park
  • Evansburg State Park
  • Five Mile Woods Nature Preserve
  • Fort Washington State Park: Green Ribbon Trail
  • Green Lane Park
  • Green Ribbon Trail: Wissahickon Valley Watershed
  • Lehigh Parkway Trail
  • Manderfield Preserve
  • Neshaminy State Park: River Walk
  • Nockamixon State Park: Quarry Trail
  • Nockamixon State Park: Top Rock Trail at Haycock Mountain
  • Norristown Farm Park
  • Peace Valley Nature Center
  • Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust: Bethayres Woods
  • Pennypack Trail: Lorimer Park
  • Ralph Stover State Park: High Rocks
  • Ringing Rocks County Park
  • Rolling Hill Park
  • Schuylkill River Trail: Spring Mill to Conshohocken
  • Silver Lake Nature Center
  • Tyler State Park: Covered Bridge
  • Valley Forge National Historical Park: Chapel Trail
  • Valley Forge National Historical Park: Horse-Shoe Trail/Mount Misery

NEW JERSEY

  • Baldpate Mountain: Ted Stiles Preserve
  • Black Run Preserve
  • Bull's Island Recreation Area
  • Crystal Lake Park
  • Cushetunk Mountain Preserve
  • Franklin Parker Preserve
  • Goat Hill Overlook
  • Herrontown Woods Arboretum
  • Hunterdon County Arboretum
  • Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve
  • Musconetcong Gorge Preserve
  • Sourland Mountain Preserve
  • Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve
  • Washington Crossing State Park
  • Wharton State Forest: Batsto Lake Trail

WESTERN SUBURBS (Berks, Chester, and Delaware Counties)

  • Binky Lee Preserve
  • French Creek State Park
  • Marsh Creek State Park
  • Neversink Mountain
  • Ridley Creek State Park
  • Sadsbury Woods Preserve
  • Stroud Preserve
  • Struble Trail-Brandywine Creek
  • Wawa Preserve: Rocky Run Trail

DELAWARE

  • Brandywine Creek State Park
  • White Clay Creek State Park: Twin Valley Trail

Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers

Appendix B: Hiking Clubs

Index

About the Author

Additional information

CIN163404066XG
9781634040662
163404066X
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia: Including Surrounding Counties and Outlying Areas of New Jersey and Delaware by Lori Litchman
Used - Good
Paperback
Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
2017-08-31
288
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