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Angelica Creek Trail

1.9 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Bear Hole Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Belmont Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail

28.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

10.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Butterfly Acres Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Capital Area Greenbelt

21.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Chickies Rock Overlook Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Conestoga Greenway Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Conewago Recreation Trail

5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail

2.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

13.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Elizabethtown Connector Trail

0.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Enola Low Grade Trail

28.9 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Exeter Scenic River Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Farmingdale Trail

4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Grass

Gettysburg Inner Loop

1.03 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Gettysburg Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Gravity Trail

4.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Accordion

Hanover Trolley Trail

3.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

25.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Heritage Trail (PA)

1.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Hollow Creek Greenway

1.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Iron Horse Trail (PA)

10 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt

J. Manley Robbins Trail

2.5 mi

State: PA

Grass, Gravel

JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area

0.82 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail

13 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Kissel Hill Commons Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lancaster Junction Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

18 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

9.2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Manheim Township Bikeway

0.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Manheim Township Community Park Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Middle Creek Trail

1.3 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Mill Creek Trail (PA)

0.9 mi

State: PA

Woodchips

Muhlenberg Rail Trail

1.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Neversink Connector Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad Trace (formerely Little Buffalo)

1.16 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Grass

Northwest Corridor Linear Park

0.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

14.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Penns Creek Path (Mid State Trail)

2.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Red Lion Mile

1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Roaring Creek Watershed

8 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill River Trail

71.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail

7.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Stony Valley Railroad Grade

19.7 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Swatara Rail-Trail

10 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

19.5 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Union Canal Trail

6.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Warwick Township Linear Park Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

7.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Wyomissing Creek Trail

2.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Angelica Creek Trail The Angelica Creek Trail, in Reading's suburbs, begins at a scenic stretch of the Schuylkill River Trail, then goes south along the river a short distance before heading northwest toward Angelica...	PA	1.9 mi	Gravel	2 reviews
	Bear Hole Trail Swatara Creek runs through the vast woodlands of Swatara State Park in eastern Pennsylvania. Bear Hole Trail traces the eastern side of the waterway, while the Swatara Rail-Trail runs along the other...	PA	5.5 mi	Crushed Stone	10 reviews
	Belmont Trail Constructed as part of the Belmont subdivision/Shoppers At Belmont mixed use development, the Belmont Trail is part of Manheim Township's growing network of multi-use greenways and the latest of...	PA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail The Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail loops around a manmade reservoir just outside of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania. The trail has a mixture of surfaces (hard-packed dirt, grass, gravel and...	PA	28.6 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	10 reviews
	Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail Located in northern Manheim Township, the Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail is a link in the suburban Lancaster County municipality's growing network of multi-use trails. The trail consists of 3...	PA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Buffalo Valley Rail Trail Currently, over 10 miles of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail are complete. The trail runs between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, and interpretive signs relate the region's history. The trail is mostly paved...	PA	10.3 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	27 reviews
	Butterfly Acres Trail Situated near the south end of Lititz borough, the half-mile long Butterfly Acres Park Trail follows a restored wetland and small stream, connecting two neighborhoods. A smaller segment, which is...	PA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Capital Area Greenbelt Every year, tens of thousands of people take to the Capital Area Greenbelt looping around Harrisburg to play, exercise, and commute. The greenway completely encircles Pennsylvania’s capital city as it...	PA	21.2 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone	28 reviews
	Chickies Rock Overlook Trail As its name implies, hikers on the Chickies Rock Overlook Trail will be rewarded with a beautiful vista at the end of their excursion. The trail follows an old trolley line route that once took...	PA	0.5 mi	Dirt	5 reviews
	Conestoga Greenway Trail This trail is not offically part of the Lancaster County Park system. It runs next to the Conestoga River at Sunnyside. The one end of the trail is at Lancaster County Central Park. Although there is...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt	8 reviews
	Conewago Recreation Trail Farms and pastures surround the Conewago Recreation Trail, but it was the discovery and mining of iron ore that led to the development of the railroad that eventually resulted in this trail. The path...	PA	5 mi	Crushed Stone	39 reviews
	Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail This gently winding trail in Pine Grove Furnace State Park passes along the shores of two lakes and through the woodlands of Michaux State Forest. Pine Grove Furnace began operating in 1764 to take...	PA	2.2 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone	6 reviews
	Cumberland Valley Rail Trail The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail rolls 13.7 miles through a bucolic valley that’s hemmed in by the Blue and South Mountains in south-central Pennsylvania. Running from Shippensburg to east of...	PA	13.7 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	47 reviews
	Elizabethtown Connector Trail The first section of the Elizabethtown Connector Trail officially opened in May 2015. Although just shy of a mile this trail provides such beautiful scenery that you'll feel like you could stay...	PA	0.3 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Enola Low Grade Trail Caution: On April 12, 2018, a fire severely damaged the Martic Forge Trestle, which runs over Pequea Creek and River Road on the Enola Low Grade Trail. Access to the trail going west from the Route...	PA	28.9 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	102 reviews
	Exeter Scenic River Trail The Exeter Scenic River Trail traces the north bank of the Schuylkill River. The tree-lined route provides views of the river and runs to the Klapperthal Trail at the base of Neversink Mountain. Visit...	PA	2.3 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel	7 reviews
	Farmingdale Trail Actually a small network of multi-use trails, the Farmingdale Trail has recently been extended through The Crossings mixed-use development and now connects several neighborhoods in the northwest...	PA	4 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Grass	1 reviews
	Gettysburg Inner Loop The Gettysburg Inner Loop is a network of multi-use trails and signed, on-street bicycle routes, paralleled by sidewalks for foot traffic, currently being built around the perimeter of the historic,...	PA	1.03 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Gettysburg Trail Not to be confused with the nearby Gettysburg Inner Loop, the roughly 3-mile Gettysburg Trail is a paved walking trail that connects the Visitor Center to important locations on the battlefield, the...	PA	3 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Gravity Trail Constructed in 2012, the Gravity Trail is one of the newer additions to the extensive network of trails and greenways that criss-cross the Greater Reading metro area. The trail's unusual name comes...	PA	4.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	0 reviews

Accordion

Hanover Trolley Trail The Hanover Trolley Trail is being built along the 16-mile corridor of the York-Hanover Trolley Line that ran between the two cities in the early 1900s. Currently, about a quarter of that distance is...	PA	3.5 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Heritage Rail Trail County Park Note: Per the York County website, "A section of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park will be closed starting March 21, 2016. The closure will begin at the Colonial Courthouse in York, south to...	PA	25.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	70 reviews
Heritage Trail (PA) Part of the township's ongoing efforts to create a network of multi-use greenways, Manheim Twp.'s Heritage Trail begins at Valley Road and extends south, along the eastern boundary of Landis Woods to...	PA	1.1 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	2 reviews
Hollow Creek Greenway The Hollow Creek Greenway follows its namesake waterway through scenic woodlands and valleys, offering a quiet oasis in the suburbs. The trail provides an important link between neighborhoods, schools...	PA	1.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	6 reviews
Iron Horse Trail (PA) The Iron Horse Trail follows two abandoned rail beds: the Path Valley Railroad and the Perry Lumber Company Railroad. Originally, the Path Valley Railroad was going to be an extension for the Newport...	PA	10 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt	5 reviews
J. Manley Robbins Trail Although the J. Manley Robbins Trail spans only 2.5 miles, its rich history and natural beauty make a stop in the rural Pennsylvania borough of Danville worthwhile. The rustic trail—forming a loop of...	PA	2.5 mi	Grass, Gravel	5 reviews
JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area The JFK Walking Trail is a hidden gem created to be part of the Pottsville Community flagship recreation complex. The paved trail is located behind the tennis courts and pool. A stylish sign complete...	PA	0.82 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail The Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail, named for a local resident who died in a bicycling accident, offers a safe paved route through Derry and nearby communities. It begins in a rural area just south...	PA	13 mi	Asphalt	8 reviews
Kissel Hill Commons Trail A part of Manheim Township's network of multi-use greenways, the mile-long Kissel Hill Commons Trail extends across the mixed use subdivision for which it is named in the suburbs north of...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Lancaster Junction Trail The popular Lancaster Junction Trail follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, which transported iron ore and coal from Reading to the Chesapeake Bay via the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal...	PA	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone	18 reviews
LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail The short, tranquil LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail follows its namesake creek closely, LeTort Spring Run, through a mix of deciduous trees and lowland marshes bristling with tall grasses and cattails....	PA	2 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	7 reviews
Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail While the Lebanon Valley might be best known for its chocolate and distinctive bologna, iron ore is what put the region on the map in the 1700s. The 18-mile Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail—and the...	PA	18 mi	Crushed Stone	63 reviews
Lykens Valley Rail Trail Lykens Valley Rail Trail is nearly half-way complete with 9 miles of trail open out of 20 miles planned. Those 9 miles are available in three disconnected segments. In Millersburg, a 0.4-mile segment...	PA	9.2 mi	Crushed Stone	6 reviews
Manheim Township Bikeway Part of Manheim Township's growing network of multi-use greenways, the Manheim Township Bikeway begins off Kissel Hill Road, immediately north of the intersection with Landis Valley Road. Heading...	PA	0.7 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Manheim Township Community Park Trail Part of Manheim Township's growing greenway network, the paved, multi-use trail begins at the access road to the Manheim Township Community Park and loops around athletic fields and a playground at...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Middle Creek Trail Forming the eastern side of a triangle with Elders Run Trail and the 130-mile Horseshoe Trail, the short, charming Middle Creek Trail is contained within wooded Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area...	PA	1.3 mi	Gravel	2 reviews
Mill Creek Trail (PA) Just short of a mile in length, the Mill Creek Trail follows the south bank of the stream for which it is named in the suburbs east of Lancaster. Paved with a surface of compact woodchips, the...	PA	0.9 mi	Woodchips	1 reviews
Muhlenberg Rail Trail Although relatively short at 1.8 miles, the Muhlenberg Rail Trail extends the ability of residents to exercise or visit local parks, schools, and businesses under their own power. The asphalt trail...	PA	1.8 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
Neversink Connector Trail Reading's Neversink Connector Trail is a short paved pathway that branches off the Thun Trail, a 18-mile section of the Schuylkill River Trail. It begins near the Reading Area Community College and...	PA	1.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad Trace (formerely Little Buffalo) Included in the seven-mile network of trails in Little Buffalo State Park are two small sections of rail-trail. Together they are called the Newport and Sherman's Valley Railroad Trace. The...	PA	1.16 mi	Crushed Stone, Grass	0 reviews
Northwest Corridor Linear Park Northwest Corridor Linear Park is a short paved pathway that winds its way among the city streets just northeast of the city square. The pathway functions as community park for residents of downtown...	PA	0.7 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Northwest Lancaster County River Trail The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail follows the route of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, tracing the Susquehanna River northwest from Columbia to Falmouth. While the majority of the...	PA	14.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	83 reviews
Penns Creek Path (Mid State Trail) A renovated former railroad tunnel that features a separate entrance for bats is a highlight of the Penns Creek Path. The path is a relatively flat segment of the 328-mile Mid State Trail that runs...	PA	2.7 mi	Crushed Stone	11 reviews
Red Lion Mile This is a pleasant one mile community trail which begins right at the center of Red Lion, PA. The main trailhead is on Main St. at the restored MA&PA train station, which now is home to the Red Lion...	PA	1 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Roaring Creek Watershed This lovely, relatively flat dirt path runs through the Roaring Creek Tract of the Weiser State Forest. Here, the south tributary of Roaring Creek cuts through the forest, pooling into three large...	PA	8 mi	Dirt, Gravel	3 reviews
Schuylkill River Trail At one time an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River corridor now accommodates walkers, bicyclists, and...	PA	71.7 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	122 reviews
Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail The Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail passes through the rolling green hills of the Schuylkill River Valley, from just outside of Tamaqua to Middleport. The trail runs immediately adjacent to US...	PA	7.3 mi	Dirt, Gravel	9 reviews
Stony Valley Railroad Grade Note: During hunting season, Pennsylvania Game Lands Regulations require ALL non-hunters present on game lands between November 15 and December 15 (excluding Sundays) to wear a minimum of 250 square...	PA	19.7 mi	Dirt, Gravel	49 reviews
Swatara Rail-Trail The Swatara Rail-Trail uses the corridors left behind by a canal and a railroad to snake around an Appalachian mountain in eastern Pennsylvania, passing through the forests of Swatara State Park most...	PA	10 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	50 reviews
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is one of the best hiking and biking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. It allows for nearly 20 miles of flat travel, punctuated by a number of access points and an...	MD	19.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	74 reviews
Union Canal Trail The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from the city of Reading up to Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport. The trail makes up a segment of the 71.7-mile Schuylkill River Trail in southeastern...	PA	6.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	21 reviews
Warwick Township Linear Park Trail The Warwick Township Linear Park Trail is a joint project of Warwick Township and Lititz borough. The pathway extends from Market Street north, following the Santo Domingo Creek, to Newport Road....	PA	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	2 reviews
Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail The 7.1-mile Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail runs from Ephrata west to Lititz in Warwick Township, following the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, which began service in 1863. The Lancaster Junction...	PA	7.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	26 reviews
Wyomissing Creek Trail The Wyomissing Creek Trail offers a pleasant tree-lined route along its namesake waterway in West Reading. At its eastern end, you can connect to an 18-mile segment of the Schuylkill River Trail that...	PA	2.6 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

MD - 19.5 miles

The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is one of the best hiking and biking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. It allows for nearly 20 miles of flat travel, punctuated by a number of access points and an...

Muhlenberg Rail Trail

PA - 1.8 miles

Although relatively short at 1.8 miles, the Muhlenberg Rail Trail extends the ability of residents to exercise or visit local parks, schools, and businesses under their own power. The asphalt trail...

Angelica Creek Trail

PA - 1.9 miles

The Angelica Creek Trail, in Reading's suburbs, begins at a scenic stretch of the Schuylkill River Trail, then goes south along the river a short distance before heading northwest toward Angelica...

Exeter Scenic River Trail

PA - 2.3 miles

The Exeter Scenic River Trail traces the north bank of the Schuylkill River. The tree-lined route provides views of the river and runs to the Klapperthal Trail at the base of Neversink Mountain. Visit...

Accordion

Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

PA - 7.1 miles

The 7.1-mile Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail runs from Ephrata west to Lititz in Warwick Township, following the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, which began service in 1863. The Lancaster Junction...

Conestoga Greenway Trail

PA - 1 miles

This trail is not offically part of the Lancaster County Park system. It runs next to the Conestoga River at Sunnyside. The one end of the trail is at Lancaster County Central Park. Although there is...

Red Lion Mile

PA - 1 miles

This is a pleasant one mile community trail which begins right at the center of Red Lion, PA. The main trailhead is on Main St. at the restored MA&PA train station, which now is home to the Red Lion...

JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area

PA - 0.82 miles

The JFK Walking Trail is a hidden gem created to be part of the Pottsville Community flagship recreation complex. The paved trail is located behind the tennis courts and pool. A stylish sign complete...

Schuylkill River Trail

PA - 71.7 miles

At one time an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River corridor now accommodates walkers, bicyclists, and...

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

PA - 10.3 miles

Currently, over 10 miles of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail are complete. The trail runs between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, and interpretive signs relate the region's history. The trail is mostly paved...

Gettysburg Inner Loop

PA - 1.03 miles

The Gettysburg Inner Loop is a network of multi-use trails and signed, on-street bicycle routes, paralleled by sidewalks for foot traffic, currently being built around the perimeter of the historic,...

Roaring Creek Watershed

PA - 8 miles

This lovely, relatively flat dirt path runs through the Roaring Creek Tract of the Weiser State Forest. Here, the south tributary of Roaring Creek cuts through the forest, pooling into three large...

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

PA - 25.5 miles

Note: Per the York County website, "A section of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park will be closed starting March 21, 2016. The closure will begin at the Colonial Courthouse in York, south to...

Elizabethtown Connector Trail

PA - 0.3 miles

The first section of the Elizabethtown Connector Trail officially opened in May 2015. Although just shy of a mile this trail provides such beautiful scenery that you'll feel like you could stay...

Farmingdale Trail

PA - 4 miles

Actually a small network of multi-use trails, the Farmingdale Trail has recently been extended through The Crossings mixed-use development and now connects several neighborhoods in the northwest...

Butterfly Acres Trail

PA - 0.5 miles

Situated near the south end of Lititz borough, the half-mile long Butterfly Acres Park Trail follows a restored wetland and small stream, connecting two neighborhoods. A smaller segment, which is...

Belmont Trail

PA - 0.5 miles

Constructed as part of the Belmont subdivision/Shoppers At Belmont mixed use development, the Belmont Trail is part of Manheim Township's growing network of multi-use greenways and the latest of...

Bear Hole Trail

PA - 5.5 miles

Swatara Creek runs through the vast woodlands of Swatara State Park in eastern Pennsylvania. Bear Hole Trail traces the eastern side of the waterway, while the Swatara Rail-Trail runs along the other...

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

PA - 14.1 miles

The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail follows the route of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, tracing the Susquehanna River northwest from Columbia to Falmouth. While the majority of the...

Manheim Township Community Park Trail

PA - 2 miles

Part of Manheim Township's growing greenway network, the paved, multi-use trail begins at the access road to the Manheim Township Community Park and loops around athletic fields and a playground at...

More Colonial Park bike trails

Red Lion Mile

PA - 1 miles

Warwick Township Linear Park Trail

PA - 1.2 miles

The Warwick Township Linear Park Trail is a joint project of Warwick Township and Lititz borough. The pathway extends from Market Street north, following the Santo Domingo Creek, to Newport Road....

Union Canal Trail

PA - 6.5 miles

The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from the city of Reading up to Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport. The trail makes up a segment of the 71.7-mile Schuylkill River Trail in southeastern...

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

PA - 13.7 miles

The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail rolls 13.7 miles through a bucolic valley that’s hemmed in by the Blue and South Mountains in south-central Pennsylvania. Running from Shippensburg to east of...

Accordion

J. Manley Robbins Trail

PA - 2.5 miles

Although the J. Manley Robbins Trail spans only 2.5 miles, its rich history and natural beauty make a stop in the rural Pennsylvania borough of Danville worthwhile. The rustic trail—forming a loop of...

Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail

PA - 2.2 miles

This gently winding trail in Pine Grove Furnace State Park passes along the shores of two lakes and through the woodlands of Michaux State Forest. Pine Grove Furnace began operating in 1764 to take...

Kissel Hill Commons Trail

PA - 1 miles

A part of Manheim Township's network of multi-use greenways, the mile-long Kissel Hill Commons Trail extends across the mixed use subdivision for which it is named in the suburbs north of...

Butterfly Acres Trail

PA - 0.5 miles

Situated near the south end of Lititz borough, the half-mile long Butterfly Acres Park Trail follows a restored wetland and small stream, connecting two neighborhoods. A smaller segment, which is...

Wyomissing Creek Trail

PA - 2.6 miles

The Wyomissing Creek Trail offers a pleasant tree-lined route along its namesake waterway in West Reading. At its eastern end, you can connect to an 18-mile segment of the Schuylkill River Trail that...

Swatara Rail-Trail

PA - 10 miles

The Swatara Rail-Trail uses the corridors left behind by a canal and a railroad to snake around an Appalachian mountain in eastern Pennsylvania, passing through the forests of Swatara State Park most...

Roaring Creek Watershed

PA - 8 miles

This lovely, relatively flat dirt path runs through the Roaring Creek Tract of the Weiser State Forest. Here, the south tributary of Roaring Creek cuts through the forest, pooling into three large...

Gravity Trail

PA - 4.15 miles

Constructed in 2012, the Gravity Trail is one of the newer additions to the extensive network of trails and greenways that criss-cross the Greater Reading metro area. The trail's unusual name comes...

Manheim Township Community Park Trail

PA - 2 miles

Schuylkill River Trail

PA - 71.7 miles

At one time an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River corridor now accommodates walkers, bicyclists, and...

Middle Creek Trail

PA - 1.3 miles

Forming the eastern side of a triangle with Elders Run Trail and the 130-mile Horseshoe Trail, the short, charming Middle Creek Trail is contained within wooded Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area...

Northwest Corridor Linear Park

PA - 0.7 miles

Northwest Corridor Linear Park is a short paved pathway that winds its way among the city streets just northeast of the city square. The pathway functions as community park for residents of downtown...

Stony Valley Railroad Grade

PA - 19.7 miles

Note: During hunting season, Pennsylvania Game Lands Regulations require ALL non-hunters present on game lands between November 15 and December 15 (excluding Sundays) to wear a minimum of 250 square...

Farmingdale Trail

PA - 4 miles

Actually a small network of multi-use trails, the Farmingdale Trail has recently been extended through The Crossings mixed-use development and now connects several neighborhoods in the northwest...

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

MD - 19.5 miles

The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is one of the best hiking and biking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. It allows for nearly 20 miles of flat travel, punctuated by a number of access points and an...

Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail

PA - 0.5 miles

Located in northern Manheim Township, the Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail is a link in the suburban Lancaster County municipality's growing network of multi-use trails. The trail consists of 3...

More Colonial Park walking trails

JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area

PA - 0.82 miles

Lancaster Junction Trail

PA - 2.3 miles

The popular Lancaster Junction Trail follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, which transported iron ore and coal from Reading to the Chesapeake Bay via the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal...

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

MD - 19.5 miles

The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is one of the best hiking and biking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. It allows for nearly 20 miles of flat travel, punctuated by a number of access points and an...

Roaring Creek Watershed

PA - 8 miles

This lovely, relatively flat dirt path runs through the Roaring Creek Tract of the Weiser State Forest. Here, the south tributary of Roaring Creek cuts through the forest, pooling into three large...

Accordion

Conewago Recreation Trail

PA - 5 miles

Farms and pastures surround the Conewago Recreation Trail, but it was the discovery and mining of iron ore that led to the development of the railroad that eventually resulted in this trail. The path...

Red Lion Mile

PA - 1 miles

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail

PA - 7.3 miles

The Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail passes through the rolling green hills of the Schuylkill River Valley, from just outside of Tamaqua to Middleport. The trail runs immediately adjacent to US...

Kissel Hill Commons Trail

PA - 1 miles

A part of Manheim Township's network of multi-use greenways, the mile-long Kissel Hill Commons Trail extends across the mixed use subdivision for which it is named in the suburbs north of...

Capital Area Greenbelt

PA - 21.2 miles

Every year, tens of thousands of people take to the Capital Area Greenbelt looping around Harrisburg to play, exercise, and commute. The greenway completely encircles Pennsylvania’s capital city as it...

Warwick Township Linear Park Trail

PA - 1.2 miles

The Warwick Township Linear Park Trail is a joint project of Warwick Township and Lititz borough. The pathway extends from Market Street north, following the Santo Domingo Creek, to Newport Road....

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

PA - 18 miles

While the Lebanon Valley might be best known for its chocolate and distinctive bologna, iron ore is what put the region on the map in the 1700s. The 18-mile Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail—and the...

Neversink Connector Trail

PA - 1.2 miles

Reading's Neversink Connector Trail is a short paved pathway that branches off the Thun Trail, a 18-mile section of the Schuylkill River Trail. It begins near the Reading Area Community College and...

Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail

PA - 28.6 miles

The Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail loops around a manmade reservoir just outside of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania. The trail has a mixture of surfaces (hard-packed dirt, grass, gravel and...

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

PA - 14.1 miles

Gettysburg Trail

PA - 3 miles

Not to be confused with the nearby Gettysburg Inner Loop, the roughly 3-mile Gettysburg Trail is a paved walking trail that connects the Visitor Center to important locations on the battlefield, the...

Conestoga Greenway Trail

PA - 1 miles

Belmont Trail

PA - 0.5 miles

Constructed as part of the Belmont subdivision/Shoppers At Belmont mixed use development, the Belmont Trail is part of Manheim Township's growing network of multi-use greenways and the latest of...

Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail

PA - 13 miles

The Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail, named for a local resident who died in a bicycling accident, offers a safe paved route through Derry and nearby communities. It begins in a rural area just south...

Angelica Creek Trail

PA - 1.9 miles

The Angelica Creek Trail, in Reading's suburbs, begins at a scenic stretch of the Schuylkill River Trail, then goes south along the river a short distance before heading northwest toward Angelica...

Wyomissing Creek Trail

PA - 2.6 miles

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Recent Trail Reviews

Lancaster Junction Trail

Great walking Trail however has unleashed dogs

November, 2019 by jkeith59

I enjoy taking my dog for walks on this trail, however the last 2 times I have come across walkers who do not have their dog on a leash. This is showing disrespect for other walkers, and high risk for other dog walkers that could lead into a dog fight from the unleashed dog. It would be nice to have signs posted along the trail, to keep your dog leashed at all times. As a dog owner, keeping your dog leashed at all times is showing respect, and it's a shame that some dog owners cannot abide by common laws.

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

Great Ride

November, 2019 by fujiguy

My friend and I rode this trail on November 1, 2019. What a great trail. We rode it end to end starting from the Newville parking area. Even after heavy rains the day before the trail was in great shape. Seemed to be slightly uphill riding towards Shippensburg but overall it was pretty flat with only mild dips and hills during road crossings. I would highly recommend this trail.

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

Needs Information and Has Potential

October, 2019 by rmbaumbach

We rode from two hours away to try this trail. We wanted to ride the eastern end near Lykens. It was very difficult to find the parking areas which are not marked. The description of where to park on Trail Link was not very detailed. We finally saw a piece of the trail by the Library and parked in a small lot by the trail. We checked with the librarians on trail information and got some info from the girl at the desk. We started riding and soon discovered the small signs and arrows which lead you through alleys to try to avoid riding on main streets. Finally we came to four miles of fairly decent trail. The fine grit was nice and packed and rode like asphalt. There were a few light washouts where heavier stone shone through. The color was beautiful for later October. It would have been nice to have some mile markers and general signage explaining the trail. I hope they will continue adding to the trail and post notifications to such.

Accordion

Belmont Trail

okay short urban trail

October, 2019 by joelkring

This was the 3rd of 5 short trails that we rode in one day. The best part of this trail was stopping at the Whole Foods for lunch. The trail developers and the businesses have done a good job of making the trail attractive, but it's just 1/2 mile long.

Farmingdale Trail

Short Gem

October, 2019 by joelkring

We rode this trail on a weekday morning in mid October and saw few others on the trail. It is a surprisingly woodsy setting amid the urban sprawl that is consuming the Lancaster County farmland. The crushed stone surface was a bit soft at places, but rideable with our 26x1.75 tires. The map for this trail needs to be updated, it does not show the paved extension to Long's Park. The trail extension is so new that it doesn't even show up on the satellite view or on the 2017 Google street level view. Still, this is a very pleasant ride and if you include a ride around Long's Park its about 5 miles. With so many more short trails in the Lancaster area (we rode 5 trails and could have done 5 more) its a great area to explore and enjoy.

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

new favorite trail!

October, 2019 by bespo09

So much fun! Just decided to pick a new trail to explore last weekend and drove to Columbia. Terrific scenery, paved, beautifully maintained, nice people, very well used with a park in-between, and all the “stuff” that makes rails to trails biking enjoyable. Plenty of opportunities to leave the trail to explore the charming town of Marietta—even drove back for dinner.

Wyomissing Creek Trail

Our home away from home

September, 2019 by kju92912

My husband, dog and I use this trail system at least 5 times a week. It’s longer than the map shows. If you are familiar with the area, this trail extends out to Lancaster Ave in Shillington. There are 5 places to park. Near the beginning of the trail @ the West Reading Fire House, the Reading Museum, the ponds, the field trail, and one at the Lancaster Ave end next to the soccer fields. From open fields to wooded areas, there are plenty of scenic spots around for everyone. This is my happy place!

Swatara Rail-Trail

Mixed Gravel Greatness

September, 2019 by loustahl

I will start by saying I did this with a gravel bike. Mostly used to flat rail to trail. This was fun because it had some abandoned road hills mixed styles of surfaces. Completed 13 or so mile loop including the bear hole trail. Very scenic. Started my trip from the campground north of the park.Can’t wait to do it again.

Enola Low Grade Trail

Short but sweet

September, 2019 by aparrott58

Went from turkey hill to dam. Not a soul on the trail. And no trains on the active line either! When the conestoga bridge is completed, this will be some ride. However, at the first creek crossing, the air smelled like a dead animal in the brush. Then on the return trip, a large pile of bear poop was on the trail. Bear must have been taking a mid day snooze in the near woods and we woke him up! Never saw him, but we sure smelt him!

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Great trail

September, 2019 by aparrott58

Went south from new freedom for about 12 miles. Nice path, not single track like other rider wrote. Lots of people on trail. Wide enough for everybody. Nice to see the old rail and ties still on the trail. Gives it authenticity. Would like to see more mileage signs though. State line kiosk was cool.

Enola Low Grade Trail

nice ride—confusing comments

September, 2019 by bryan_wehmeyer

Decent trail of mostly crushed gravel. I started in Quarryville and headed west. The bridge at the Pequea Creek (sp?) is closed but you can use surrounding roads to join up with the trail further west. However, the next bridge at Safe Harbor is closed and the trail abruptly ends. I turned around but still got in 30 miles overall. Nice day.