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Blue Marsh Lake Trail

29.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Butterfly Acres Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Chester Creek Trail

2.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

D&L Trail

144.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Exeter Scenic River Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Goshen Road Trail

0.9 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Gravity Trail

4.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area

0.82 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lancaster Junction Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

19.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Liberty Bell Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Perkiomen Trail

20.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Plainfield Township Recreation Trail

6.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel

Rim Trail

2.2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Roaring Creek Watershed

8 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill River Trail

82.9 mi

State: PA

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

Springlawn Trail

2.1 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Struble Trail

2.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Union Canal Trail

6.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Warwick Township Linear Park Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Accordion

Big Woods Trail (PA)

3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Capital Area Greenbelt

24 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Conewago Recreation Trail

5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Enola Low Grade Trail

29.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Forks Township Recreation Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt

French Creek Trail

4.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails

5.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Heritage Trail (PA)

0.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Lehigh and New England Trail

2.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail

2.5 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

9.2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Mill Creek Trail (PA)

0.9 mi

State: PA

Woodchips

Nor-Bath Trail

5.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail)

7.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Parrish Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

PennDel Trail

5.4 mi

State: DE, PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Radnor Trail

2.41 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Stony Valley Rail-Trail

19.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Switchback Railroad Trail

12.8 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Mill Race Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips

Red Clay Creek Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail

7.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Cresheim Trail

2.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Trolley Trail (DE)

0.5 mi

State: DE

Crushed Stone

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Blue Marsh Lake Trail The Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail loops for 29.4 miles around a manmade reservoir just outside of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania. The trail has a mixture of surfaces (hard-packed dirt, grass,...	PA	29.4 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	15 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
	Chester Creek Trail The nearly 3-mile long Chester Creek Trail is finally a reality after nearly two decades of planning. Phase 1 of the multi-use trail was opened to the public in late 2016. It follows the path of the...	PA	2.8 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
	D&L Trail The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through Eastern Pennsylvania, from just north of Philadelphia to Mountain Top in the Poconos Region. It follows historical canal and railroad routes at the...	PA	144.7 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	328 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	9 reviews
	Goshen Road Trail The Goshen Road Trail runs through Newtown Township, which lies about 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Just shy of a mile, the crushed-stone trail offers a great place for a quick run. The route, which...	PA	0.9 mi	Gravel	3 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	1 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	1 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	22 reviews
	Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail travels for 19.6 miles in three distinct segments through Pennsylvania's Lebanon Valley. A majority of the route is unpaved, most gravel-surfaced, except for a four-mile...	PA	19.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	92 reviews
	Liberty Bell Trail Currently just a half-mile long community trail in the borough of Hatfield, much greater plans are in store for the multi-use Liberty Bell Trail. Plans call for the trail to follow the route of the...	PA	0.5 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
	Perkiomen Trail Closure Notice: Northern portions of the trail are closed due to flooding. Stay up to date on this closure by visiting the Montgomery County page. The Perkiomen Trail spans 20.6 miles throughout...	PA	20.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	71 reviews
	Plainfield Township Recreation Trail You’ve heard of the Steel Belt and the Sun Belt. The 6.7-mile Plainfield Township Recreation Trail passes through an area known as the Slate Belt. The quantity and quality of local slate made this...	PA	6.7 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel	27 reviews
	Rim Trail The Rim Trail offers a 2.2-mile route in Hibernia County Park, following a former railroad bed along the West Branch Branywine Creek. This southeastern Pennsylvania excursion is one of a handful of...	PA	2.2 mi	Crushed Stone	6 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	9 reviews
	Schuylkill River Trail Once an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River (pronounced skool-kl) corridor now accommodates walkers,...	PA	82.9 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	147 reviews
	Springlawn Trail The Springlawn Trail travels on what was once Springlawn Road, connecting Chesterville Road (Rt. 841) and Strickersville Road. The 2-mile trail is comprised of dirt and gravel and makes for a good...	PA	2.1 mi	Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
	Struble Trail The Chester County Parks & Recreation Department opened this trail in 1979 on part of a former Pennsylvania Railroad right-of-way. Today the 2.6-mile trail attracts more than 125,000 visitors each...	PA	2.6 mi	Asphalt	17 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	33 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	3 reviews

Accordion

Big Woods Trail (PA) Envisioned as a multi-use trail that will eventually connect the Thun Trail section of the Schuylkill River Trail in Union Township in southeast Berks County to the towns of Elverson and St. Peters in...	PA	3 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Capital Area Greenbelt Closure Notice: The Capital Area Greenbelt will be closed south of the PennDOT Building in Phoenix Park for the foreseeable future. The recommended detour uses S. Front, Sycamore, Cameron, and Shanois...	PA	24 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel	41 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	63 reviews
Enola Low Grade Trail Running through southeastern Pennsylvania, the Enola Low Grade Trail is remarkably flat, even for a rail trail —it says so right in the name! Even across hilly terrain, the trail’s grades never exceed...	PA	29.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	139 reviews
Forks Township Recreation Trail The Forks Township Recreation Trail follows the an old right-of-way of the former Lehigh & New England Railroad. Starting at the trail's midpoint behind the Riverview Country Club in Easton, you'll...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	10 reviews
French Creek Trail A work in progress, the French Creek Trail is one of several trails being developed by East Pikeland Township. Although a small part of it follows the route of the former Pickering Creek Railroad,...	PA	4.6 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	10 reviews
Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails Like so many trails in this area, the Great Hazleton Rails to Trails occupies the former corridor of a railroad line that supported the local coal mining industry. After a half century of disuse, the...	PA	5.6 mi	Crushed Stone	19 reviews
Heritage Trail (PA) Part of the township's ongoing efforts to create a network of multiuse greenways, Manheim Township's Heritage Trail begins at Valley Road and extends south, along the eastern boundary of Landis Woods...	PA	0.4 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	4 reviews
Lehigh and New England Trail The beautiful Lehigh and New England trail is a short, crushed-stone trail that follows a section of the former Lehigh and New England Railroad corridor just south of Tamaqua in eastern Pennsylvania....	PA	2.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	7 reviews
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail Maryland's Susquehanna State Park is recognized for challenging hiking and biking trails, camping facilities, rock outcroppings, boating, a museum and restored historical sites. But none of these...	MD	2.5 mi	Crushed Stone	13 reviews
Lykens Valley Rail Trail Lykens Valley Rail Trail is approximately 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...	PA	9.2 mi	Crushed Stone	9 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	2 reviews
Nor-Bath Trail In 2017 the borough of Northampton added a single mile of asphalt to the nearly 6-mile Nor-Bath Trail, effectively extending the use of the trail by more than 100 miles in eastern Pennsylvania by...	PA	5.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	26 reviews
Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail) The Palmer Township Recreation Trail (a.k.a. the Towpath Bike Trail) is a terrific community asset for Palmer and Bethlehem township residents and a great destination for visitors as well. Three modes...	PA	7.8 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
Parrish Trail Located in Kennett Township, the Parrish Trail follows the West Branch of the Red Clay Creek from Pennock Park south, currently ending off Chandler Mill Road just south of its intersection with...	PA	1.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	3 reviews
PennDel Trail Also known as the Creek Road Trail from its origin road in Delaware, the PennDel Trail extends north from a connection with the Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail in White Clay Creek State Park. The scenic...	DE, PA	5.4 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
Radnor Trail This 2.4-mile paved trail provides a quiet, scenic escape northwest of Philadelphia, from Encke Park at Radnor-Chester Road to the shopping center at Sugartown Road and Route 30. The trail travels...	PA	2.41 mi	Asphalt	11 reviews
Stony Valley Rail-Trail 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	19.6 mi	Dirt, Gravel	66 reviews
Switchback Railroad Trail The Switchback Trail inspires tourists and locals alike. Two parallel routes intersect to make up the Switchback. Regardless of which you choose, it is the best idea to start in Summit Hill and bike...	PA	12.8 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Gravel	13 reviews
Mill Race Trail The Mill Race Trail follows the former Pomeroy & Newark Railroad bed along the banks of the White Clay Creek. The trail's surface is a mix of packed dirt, woodchips and cinders. There is a steep...	PA	1.2 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips	1 reviews
Red Clay Creek Trail A work in progress, the Red Clay Creek Trail currently extends along the east branch of the creek for which it is named in Kennett Square. The trail, which has a crushed-stone surface of varying...	PA	1 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	2 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	13 reviews
Cresheim Trail The Cresheim Trail is a 2.6-mile natural surface trail in northwest Philadelphia. About the Route Meandering through Wissahickon Valley Park, the wooded trail makes several loops and has a few...	PA	2.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	0 reviews
Trolley Trail (DE) The Trolley Trail, located in Delaware's Auburn Valley State Park, is a short but sweet crushed stone loop trail near the park's main entrance. While it may not offer much in the way of mileage, the...	DE	0.5 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Enola Low Grade Trail

nice trail

July, 2026 by aldo_desalvo

2 nice bridges and lots of rest areas. There is a lot of chalk that comes up from the trail I just did it on a 100 degree day. That was a mistake. It looks like they added new parking spots. I recommend it

Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail

Nice trail

June, 2026 by adsaxs

Parked at the parking lot of the Warwick Twp Municipal Bldg in Lititz which is MM4 and cycled to the end at Ephrata. There is a bikeshare station in the parking lot, if needed.

The trail surface is a mix of crushed stone/grave and paved and is well-maintained. The trail ends unceremoniously at Ephrata.

On the way back, we stopped at BBQ restaurant along the trail just outside of Ephrata which I would recommend.

I would recommend riding this trail.

Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail

pleasant ride, but ...

June, 2026 by joelkring

This trail is a very pleasant ride, however, riders should be aware that there are no restrictions as far a e-bikes are concerned. I've seen electric bikes that are little less than electric motorcycles. Expect to see electric scooters, but don't expect them to announce themselves before passing. I see many young mothers with their children, either in strollers or on bikes. Its just a matter of time before a fast moving e-bike and a child collide.

Accordion

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

things you should know before riding this trail

June, 2026 by joelkring

For the most part the trail itself is in good condition. There is a rough area near mile marker 3, but its only about 50 yards long and another rough stretch near mile marker 7, just past the Mount Gretna turn off. That section is about 1/4 to 1/2 mile long.
There are multiple portable toilets along the trail, however the one at Lawn ,mile marker 2, is ( and has been for at least a year ) disgusting. also the one at the Root Beer Barrel parking lot has recently gotten worse, but not as bad as Lawn.
There are, as mentioned by others, too many e-bike riders who don't respect others on the trail, They pass without giving warning, ride beyond the posted trail speed limit and most importantly ride other than class 1 e-bikes.
Finally, why do some riders insist on having bright headlights or taillights? I can understand if you are riding on a road, but what purpose do they serve when riding ln a trail?

D&L Trail

Lehigh Gorge rail trail

June, 2026 by cnycyclists

26 flat miles between Jim Thorpe and White Haven. The section from White Haven south to Rockport is crushed stone and we did it on road bikes with 25mm tires no problems. Going north from Jim Thorpe, there were washouts filled with sand and wider tires would have been nice.
The trail goes downhill 1-2% as you head south.

D&L Trail

Big Boy 4014 6/13/26

June, 2026 by terryl30

Today has been a rail trail rail fan dream come true. I rode through the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania on the D&L rail trail. To top off the beauty of this area I also got to see up close the historic Union Pacific “Big Boy” 4014. She’s been traversing the country commemorating the 250 birthday of our nation. Needless to say I’ve had my bit of heaven on earth today.

Struble Trail

great short trail

June, 2026 by dalderfer

Very pretty, flat trail. Suggest parking in the lot in Downingtown and following the trail then connecting to the Uwchlan Trail and back. Eagles nest was seen here-multiple photographers out taking photos. Nice memorial site at the beginning-nice place to sit and reflect with beautiful trees. Very pleasant trail.

Upper Bucks Rail Trail

nice easy trail

June, 2026 by dalderfer

We parked at Veteran's park in Richland Twp (trail starts near the flagpole/handicapped parking area behind the baseball fields) and rode this trail that connected seamlessly with the Saucon Rail-Trail about 6.6 miles out to DeSales University and back. E-bike friendly, dog friendly. Would only use a jogging stroller with sturdy wheels. One minute you are in a shady tree lined area with big boulders then suddenly on a short but cute boardwalk to cross a marshy area. Kept it interesting. Few easy road crossings along the way. Relaxing and beautiful ride. So glad for this addition to my community

D&L Trail

White Haven to Black Diamond Trailhead

June, 2026 by sees

Jennifer and I rode the section north of White Haven to Black Diamond Trailhead and then turned around and rode back White Haven on 6/5/2026 for a 21.8-mile ride. If you like to ride thru the woods this section of the trail is a good section for that it is also is a good ride on a hot sunny day, lots of shade. We did not like the parts where there were only 2 dirt paths with grass between them. There is an increase in elevation of approx. 638 feet, to us it was a noticeable grade, it did the return trip more enjoyable. We will ride this section of the trail again.

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

E Bikes....

May, 2026 by rudytoot99

There are too many fast bikes on these trails. There is going to be an accident where someone get hit by an e bike of these trails. Someone is going to get hurt badly. A guy when by me yesterday with an ebike with two bags on the back side of the bike, he was going over 20 mph and startled me as he went by.

D&L Trail

Rode the trail yesterday from the Tannery to Jim Thorpe. Saw 7 snakes. 4 young rattlesnakes.Lots of ppl with dogs and young kids riding ahead of them. Please keep an eye out. They were in the road and along the side trying to get warm.

May, 2026 by cmcwebb

Rode the trail yesterday from the Tannery to Jim Thorpe. Saw 7 snakes. 4 young rattlesnakes.Lots of ppl with dogs and young kids riding ahead of them. Please keep an eye out. They were in the road and along the side trying to get warm.