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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 412 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 212 cities and towns — Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Downingtown and 208 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

The 250 most-reviewed in Pennsylvania

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.

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Point State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 9,624 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

Scenic

36-acre park at the intersection of 3 rivers with boating, hiking, biking & a Fort Pitt museum.

Schenley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,698 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

ShadedScenic

Park with 456 acres of trails, a sportsplex, botanical gardens, cafe, visitors center & golf course.

Wissahickon Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,926 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

MixedScenic

Vast park with over 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians, plus a trout-stocked creek.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,795 reviews

Bushkill, PA

BoardwalkScenic

Vast forested preserve featuring hiking trails, campsites & water sports on the Delaware River.

Ricketts Glen State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,876 reviews

Benton, PA

LoopScenic

A 13,050-acre park known for 20+ waterfalls, including Ganoga Falls, plus hiking, fishing & camping.

East Fairmount Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,359 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

Large riverside park with picnic tables, baseball fields and sculptures, plus views of Boat House Row.

North Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,115 reviews

Allison Park, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Public park with ample recreation opportunities including a nature center, ice rink & swimming pool.

Hickory Run State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,711 reviews

White Haven, PA

LitScenic

This 15,990-acre park has 40+ miles of hiking trails, trout streams & a landmark Boulder Field.

Nockamixon State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,708 reviews

Quakertown, PA

2 miPavedScenic

This 5,286-acre park has Lake Nockamixon for swimming & boating, plus horseback riding & camping.

Highland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,648 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

4 miScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park built around 2 reservoirs, with lawns & a Victorian garden, plus sports fields & a pool.

Pennypack Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,487 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Creekside park with multi-use trails & an outdoor bandstand, plus historic houses & a farm.

Marsh Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,295 reviews

Downingtown, PA

Scenic

The 1,727-acre park contains Marsh Creek Lake offers fishing & boating, ice skating & ice-boating.

Frick Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,132 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Lush city park featuring grassy picnic areas, off-leash dog play spots & hiking trails.

Peace Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,818 reviews

Doylestown, PA

PavedShadedScenic

Calm outdoor spot with a lake & boating rentals, along with an abundance of walking & hiking trails.

Nay Aug Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,837 reviews

Scranton, PA

Scenic

Family-friendly park features a treehouse, waterfalls & footbridge as well as a waterslide complex.

Gifford Pinchot State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,633 reviews

Lewisberry, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

French Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,056 reviews

Elverson, PA

LoopMixedScenic

This 7,730-acre park offers forests, lakes, wetlands, hiking trails, campsites & picnic areas.

Core Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,983 reviews

Langhorne, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Community area providing sports fields & courts, a playground, boating, fishing, lawns & a dog park.

Promised Land State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,932 reviews

Greentown, PA

Scenic

A 3,000-acre park with 2 lakes, streams, & elevated wooded areas for hiking, biking & camping.

Lehigh Gorge State Park - Rockport Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,544 reviews

Weatherly, PA

PavedScenic

Park along the Lehigh River with miles of multiuse trails & activities such as whitewater rafting.

Fairmount Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,514 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir.

Caledonia State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,449 reviews

Fayetteville, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

A 1,125-acre park nestled within South Mountain for hiking, fishing, hunting, picnicking & camping.

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,417 reviews

Gardners, PA

PavedShadedScenic

This 696-acre park features Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, hiking, biking & the Appalachian Trail Museum.

Big Pocono State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,352 reviews

Tannersville, PA

MixedScenic

Rugged park on the summit of Camelback Mountain offering activities such as hiking & skiing.

Frances Slocum State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,193 reviews

Wyoming, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural tract surrounding a horseshoe-shaped lake, offering summer & winter activities & camping.

Mingo Creek County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews

Finleyville, PA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offers creeks with trout fishing, playgrounds, various trails, pavilions & covered bridges.

PA Grand Canyon

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,107 reviews

Wellsboro, PA

Scenic

Steep forested canyon with waterfalls & lookouts, plus hiking & biking on the Pine Creek Rail Trail.

Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews

Wilkes-Barre, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Mountainside nature area known for its cascading streams, bedrock tubs & variety of seasonal plants.

Lehigh Parkway

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,082 reviews

Allentown, PA

Crushed gravelLitScenicDog-friendly

Historic park provides running & biking trails through scenic grounds with a creek & covered bridge.

Schuylkill River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,929 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This park runs along the river & offers a playground, paved paths, sports areas, a pool & a dog run.

Laurel Hill State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,905 reviews

Somerset, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

This 4,072-acre park offers seasonal & year-round activities including swimming, hiking & camping.

Kirby Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,986 reviews

Wilkes-Barre, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded 52-acre park with a pond, sports facilities & trails. plus picnic pavilions.

Rose Tree Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,886 reviews

Media, PA

LitScenicDog-friendly

120 leafy acres for hikes, picnics, recreational sports, concerts & tours of historic buildings.

Lackawanna State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,894 reviews

North Abington Township, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

This park around a 198-acre lake offers activities like boating, fishing, biking & camping.

Lancaster County Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,836 reviews

Lancaster, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Various outdoor recreational features including a pool, skate park, environmental center & trails.

Worlds End State Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews

Forksville, PA

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Popular with campers, this mountain valley park features rental cabins & 20 miles of hiking trails.

Twin Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,732 reviews

Latrobe, PA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park aimed at accessible recreation with paved walkways, fishing lakes, boat rentals & playgrounds.

Masons Mill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,720 reviews

Willow Grove, PA

LoopPavedLitScenic

76 acres of lighted volleyball, basketball & tennis courts, baseball fields, playgrounds & games.

Lorimer Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,617 reviews

Huntingdon Valley, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Meadows, woods & a scenic creek attract horseback riders, birders, hikers & other nature lovers.

Schuylkill Banks

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,579 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

BoardwalkScenic

Riverside park featuring a jogging/biking trail, plus benches, a 9/11 memorial & skyline views.

Raymondskill Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,460 reviews

Milford, PA

LoopScenic

Scenic waterfall reachable via a shared road and a short hike with viewing areas.

Trexler Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,440 reviews

Allentown, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with large old trees, grassy lawns & a duck pond, plus paths for cycling & running.

Hickory Run Boulder Field

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,370 reviews

Lake Harmony, PA

LoopMixedScenic

Park with a boulder-filled field formed millennia ago from glaciers.

Fall Run Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,373 reviews

Glenshaw, PA

2 miScenicDog-friendly

Celebrated park featuring a forested nature trail & waterfall, plus a playground & basketball court.

Bear Run Nature Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews

Mill Run, PA

20 miLoopMixedLit

Riverview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,388 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling public park for recreation including a dog park, baseball field, observatory & trails.

Cedar Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,343 reviews

North Belle Vernon, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring sports fields, a playground, and trails, plus picnic pavilions and a river launch.

The Pinnacle Overlook

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,189 reviews

Holtwood, PA

Crushed gravelScenic

Norristown Farm Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,231 reviews

Norristown, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with 7+ miles of paved trails for biking & hiking plus a stocked trout fishing stream.

Monocacy Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews

Bethlehem, PA

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Creekside park featuring fishing, trails, a nature center, picnic areas & 2 pavilions.

Hartwood Acres Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

629-acre park offering tours of a Tudor-style stone mansion & wooded trails for hikes & horse rides.

Moraine State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,011 reviews

Portersville, PA

Scenic

Public park offers swimming, boating, fishing & a variety of lush garden hiking & walking trails.

Sand Island Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,012 reviews

Bethlehem, PA

Scenic

Urban park with clay tennis courts, a clubhouse & lessons, plus a playground & biking/hiking trails.

Warminster Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 929 reviews

Warminster, PA

PavedShadedScenic

Large park featuring walking trails, a picnic area, a pond & a playground pavilion.

Boyce Mayview Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 908 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

LoopMixedLitScenic

Huge local park showcasing vegetable gardens, hiking trails, fields & other features.

Benjamin Rush State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 934 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

PavedDog-friendly

This park offers hiking & biking paths, a community garden & a radio control model airplane field.

Scott Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 889 reviews

Easton, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverside park featuring playgrounds and a bandshell, plus views of the bridge.

Illick's Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 881 reviews

Bethlehem, PA

Scenic

Riverside park with a historic grist mill, many mature trees & a peaceful atmosphere.

Maurice K Goddard State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 851 reviews

Sandy Lake, PA

LoopPavedScenic

Diverse park with a lake, wetlands & forest offers all-year recreation & miles of multi-use trails.

Swatara State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 843 reviews

Pine Grove, PA

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

The fields, woods & streams draw visitors for fishing, hunting, hiking & cross-country skiing.

New Cumberland Borough Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 860 reviews

New Cumberland, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious facility with ballfields, a playground, picnic tables & pavilions, plus boating & fishing.

Susquehannock State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 819 reviews

Drumore, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

224-acre riverfront green space offering panoramic views, hiking trails, picnic tables & play areas.

Columbia River Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 825 reviews

Columbia, PA

Scenic

Riverside park offering fishing and picnics, plus a boat launch and river views.

Colonel Denning State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 819 reviews

Newville, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Public park with a lake & all-year recreation including ice fishing & camping plus miles of trails.

Little Pine State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 806 reviews

Waterville, PA

Scenic

A 2,000+ acre park for activities such as hiking & sledding plus camping in tents, cottages & yurts.

Smedley Park (Delaware County Park)

4.5 ★★★★★ 825 reviews

Springfield, PA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Comprising over 140 acres, this wooded park offers baseball & soccer fields, a playground & a trail.

Tom Tudek Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 763 reviews

State College, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Local park with a playground, basketball & tennis courts, a walking path & a dog-friendly area.

Louise Moore County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 765 reviews

Easton, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Serene, 100-acre park with hiking trails, community gardens & picnic pavilions, plus tennis courts.

Negley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 771 reviews

Lemoyne, PA

Scenic

Well-known spot for skyline views, plus tennis & basketball courts & several picnic areas.

Gouldsboro State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 780 reviews

Gouldsboro, PA

3.2 miScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside forest with a swimming beach, boat rentals & stocked fish, plus hunting areas.

Greenwood Furnace State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Huntingdon, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

423-acre park features a lake & remnants of its 19th-century past, including a blacksmith shop.

Freedom Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews

Kennerdell, PA

MixedScenic

Ephrata Township Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 724 reviews

Ephrata, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing park offering playground sets, ball fields and a pond, along with picnic sites and trails.

Hibernia County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 707 reviews

Coatesville, PA

Scenic

Vast park with numerous hiking trails, plus fishing ponds and picnic tables.

Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 694 reviews

Huntingdon Valley, PA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with meadows, ponds and woods offering views of a private farm.

Chapman State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 693 reviews

Clarendon, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

805-acre park including the man-made Chapman Lake, hiking trails, campsites & winter activities.

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews

Churchville, PA

LoopPavedShaded

Well-maintained park boasting soccer grounds, a ball court and a roller hockey rink.

Erie Bluffs State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 692 reviews

Lake City, PA

LitScenic

Lakeside state park features scenic hiking trails and a boat launch.

Nescopeck State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 669 reviews

Drums, PA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Nineteen miles of trails across 3,500 acres, plus fishing & an environmental education center.

Garden of Reflection

4.8 ★★★★★ 615 reviews

Yardley, PA

Scenic

A thoughtful 9/11 memorial using trees, water & a spiraling path to inspire quiet contemplation.

Peters Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 627 reviews

Canonsburg, PA

LoopMixedShadedLit

Tranquil waterside park featuring a woodchip walking trail, fishing & launches for canoes & kayaks.

Bullfrog Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 610 reviews

Hummelstown, PA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Pond surrounded by walking and biking trails at this popular park.

East Lampeter Township Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Lancaster, PA

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring a playground, a mini disc golf course & paved walking paths with exercise stations.

Kooser State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 633 reviews

Somerset, PA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family cabins & picnic areas are available at this large state park surrounded by trees.

High Rocks Vista

4.8 ★★★★★ 587 reviews

Pipersville, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park, favored by hikers, dog walkers and rock climbers, that offers views of a gorge.

Saucon Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 636 reviews

Bethlehem, PA

PavedShadedScenic

A stream runs through this picturesque, treed park with a running trail & a children's playground.

Playwicki Farm

4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews

Feasterville-Trevose, PA

LoopPavedShadedScenic

A park featuring paved paths for walking and jogging, plus wooded trails.

Wintergreen Gorge

4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Erie, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Natural area, featuring scenic paths alongside waterfalls, creeks and cliffs.

Blue Spruce Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 564 reviews

Indiana, PA

Scenic

Park with picnic pavilions and barbecue grills, plus a playground, a lake, and trails.

Stoever's Dam Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Lebanon, PA

Scenic

Relaxed haven with a boating area and fishing dock, as well as trails for hiking, plus campsites.

White Cliffs of Conoy

4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews

Marietta, PA

2 miPavedScenic

Former limestone quarry now a tourist attraction and popular spot for river views.

Union Canal Tunnel Park South

4.5 ★★★★★ 539 reviews

Lebanon, PA

Scenic

Park offering a trail, picnicking, fishing, and boat rides.

Denver Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

Denver, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling community park, complete with playgrounds, trails and a disc golf course.

Linn Run State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 505 reviews

Stahlstown, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Woodland 612-acre park with a babbling trout stream & falls, plus trails & camping facilities.

Stony Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 529 reviews

Lansdale, PA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Quaint park offering a playground, ponds, and trails.

Black Rock Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews

Phoenixville, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

This 119-acre tract with a variety of habitats for birds & animals offers an interpretive trail.

Tookany Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 500 reviews

Cheltenham, PA

MixedScenic

This greenbelt along a creek offers a flat trail for walking & biking, plus birdwatching & fishing.

Cross Creek County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 477 reviews

Avella, PA

Scenic

A creek runs through this public park, which features boat launches for fishing & recreation.

Frontier Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 452 reviews

Erie, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, tennis courts, and picnic tables, plus a labyrinth.

Playwicki Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 480 reviews

Langhorne, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic areas, and barbecue grills, plus trails, and a basketball court.

Tamanend Upper Southampton Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 435 reviews

Southampton, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Green space with historic buildings, including an 18th-cenury farmhouse, plus a butterfly garden.

Wildlands Conservancy’s South Mountain Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 425 reviews

Emmaus, PA

0.2 miLoopMixedScenic

A wildlife-rich reserve with trails, set amid ancient boulders, old quarries & hardwood forests.

Canal Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 463 reviews

Allentown, PA

Fishing is popular at this recreation area on the Lehigh River with a picnic pavilion & boat launch.

Delaware Canal State Park (Trail)

4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews

Bristol, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed waterfront park for riverside strolls and wildlife watching.

Lenape Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Perkasie, PA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Park with a dog park featuring a skate area, plus trails for walking or biking and fishing.

Pennypack Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Huntingdon Valley, PA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public park featuring a recreational trail that's suitable for biking, hiking, and walking.

Hoffman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 447 reviews

Lansdowne, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park featuring a playground, baseball field and tennis courts.

Coleman Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 445 reviews

Lebanon, PA

ShadedScenic

Roomy park with gardens, forest trails, athletic fields, picnic pavilions, an amphitheater & pool.

Pendora Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 458 reviews

Reading, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Public park with play areas, sports facilities & pavilion & event venue rentals.

Crowell Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Springfield, PA

Dog-friendly

Beechview-Seldom Seen Greenway

4.4 ★★★★☆ 414 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

Just off the highway, this green space offers paths along a stream through woods & wildlife.

Upper Saucon Township Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 382 reviews

Center Valley, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sizable park with play equipment and picnic facilities, plus an array of athletic facilities, and trails.

White Rocks Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

Boiling Springs, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trail with views and boulders for climbing.

Greenhouse Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 386 reviews

Johnstown, PA

Scenic

Park featuring a swimming area and playground, along with fire rings, picnic tables and a trail.

Brightbill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 394 reviews

Harrisburg, PA

ShadedScenic

Sprawling spot on 41 acres offering a friendship center, grills & a picnic shelter seating up to 64.

Lake Lenape Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 383 reviews

Sellersville, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural area with disc golf, a baseball field, picnic tables, and a playground, plus a paved trail.

Great Allegheny Passage - Boston Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 360 reviews

McKeesport, PA

ShadedScenic

Recreational area featuring a ball field, a network of trails, and an abandoned building.

Duff Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 349 reviews

Murrysville, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

This hilly, wooded park is a wild plant sanctuary, with easy & challenging trails plus a pavilion.

Ironton Rail Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 343 reviews

Whitehall Township, PA

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Paved walking trail on an old train track through a former industrial area, partly beside a river.

Spring Meadows Park Boiling Springs

4.7 ★★★★★ 345 reviews

Boiling Springs, PA

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large park offering a 1.5-mile loop trail with fitness stations, a disc golf course & sports fields.

Shades Of Death Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Jim Thorpe, PA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedLit

Hike to waterfalls, some man-made and some natural, on this popular trail.

Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Lebanon, PA

MixedScenic

Paved and gravel trail popular for hiking and biking with views of wildlife.

Canal Street Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Northampton, PA

PavedLit

Park with playgrounds, ball fields, a basketball court and other sports facilities.

Lehigh Gorge State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 333 reviews

Jim Thorpe, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 329 reviews

Carlisle, PA

PavedScenic

Sprawling state park with 16 miles of scenic hiking trails, plus an educational program center.

Roslyn Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 357 reviews

Abington, PA

Spacious park featuring a playground and skate parks, plus baseball and soccer fields.

Tohickon Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 333 reviews

Pipersville, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with trails and a pool, plus cabins for rent.

Whites Road Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews

Lansdale, PA

LoopPavedShaded

Relaxed, family-friendly open space featuring a swimming pool, a playground and a walking trail.

Landis Woods Park & trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Lancaster, PA

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Wooded park with kid-friendly trails and a nature museum for a tranquil stroll or picnic.

Falls Township Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Levittown, PA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with facilities for ball games, skateboarding, boating & hockey, plus a dog run.

D&L Trailhead (Slatington)

4.7 ★★★★★ 328 reviews

Slatington, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 326 reviews

State College, PA

BoardwalkScenic

50 acres of protected wetlands with boardwalks & trails for hiking & wildlife viewing.

Robin Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 325 reviews

Coraopolis, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

200 acres of green space with walking trails, gardens & a Georgian-style home available for events.

Siebert Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews

Camp Hill, PA

4 miPavedShadedScenic

Park with a playground, ball field, track & pool, plus basketball, volleyball & tennis courts.

Highpoint Scenic Vista & Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

Wrightsville, PA

2 miPavedScenic

Park featuring a paved spiral path leading to a scenic overlook, plus picnic tables.

Harmony Hill Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 300 reviews

Downingtown, PA

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Popular park with a public restroom and picnic tables offers hiking and biking trails.

Lake Scranton Walking Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 313 reviews

Roaring Brook Township, PA

3.5 miLoopPavedScenic

Scenic, family-friendly trail encircling Lake Scranton, popular for biking, walking, jogging and running.

Noel Dorwart Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Lancaster, PA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded locale with a trail network, a dog park, and wildlife sightings, plus picnic tables.

Briar Creek Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

Berwick, PA

Scenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, fishing, and pavilions, as well as a restroom.

Struble Trail- Uwchlan Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 296 reviews

Downingtown, PA

18 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved trail along the river, great for cyclists, runners and walkers.

Five Senses Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ 295 reviews

Harrisburg, PA

Scenic

Seasonal garden featuring plants appealing to the 5 senses, plus walking trails.

Brodhead Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

East Stroudsburg, PA

4.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Valley Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 295 reviews

Malvern, PA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring trails for hiking and picnics, plus a playground.

Glen Providence Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 286 reviews

Media, PA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hillside 25-acre park on a creek with hiking trails, a pond & abundant birdlife, open since 1935.

Hyner Run State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 269 reviews

North Bend, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

State park with a campground, cabins, a pool, a playground, and hiking trails, plus picnic and BBQ facilities.

Berks Nature Angelica Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Reading, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park featuring playground and disc golf, along with picnic tables.

Bondsville Mill Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

Downingtown, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring ruins and a butterfly garden, plus benches and picnic tables.

Butler Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 286 reviews

Butler, PA

Scenic

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, baseball fields and tennis courts, plus paved paths for biking and walking.

Port Providence Trailhead - Schuylkill River Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 262 reviews

Phoenixville, PA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park, as well as trail including a bike trail, kayaking trail, dog park and fishing area, for biking, running and walking.

Wertz's Red Bridge Recreational Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 260 reviews

Wyomissing, PA

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Park with a trail along a river featuring scenic views, picnic areas, and a covered bridge.

Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 276 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Urban green space with river & skyline views, hiking & biking path, a skate park & fishing areas.

Valley View County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 271 reviews

Altoona, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Wooded, community park offering open green space, picnic pavilions, a playground & sports fields.

William F. Maule Park at Windlestrae

4.5 ★★★★★ 271 reviews

North Wales, PA

PavedShaded

Park featuring walking & jogging trails, plus a playground, a pavilion & sports facilities.

Simpson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 264 reviews

Mechanicsburg, PA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful, creek-side park featuring walking trails and disc golf.

Flat Rock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 266 reviews

Gladwyne, PA

Scenic

McKaig Nature Education Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

Wayne, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

89-acre natural preserve featuring undeveloped woods & 2 creeks, offering several hiking trails.

Shaw's Bridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

West Chester, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront park, featuring a walking path, a creek-side trail loop and an open field.

Poe Paddy State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews

Woodward, PA

MixedScenic

Kolapechka Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

Allentown, PA

PavedDog-friendly

Well-maintained place with a playground for kids, plus baseball fields and soccer pitches.

Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Mechanicsburg, PA

4 miLoopCrushed gravelShaded

Nature preserve featuring a walking trail, riverside area, and abundant wildlife.

Six Mile Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Erie, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park along Six Mile Creek featuring kid-friendly hikes, mountain biking, and picnic tables.

Dunnfield Creek Natural Area trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Stroudsburg, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with various trails and scenic features such as a waterfall, stream, and overlooks.

Intercourse Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Gordonville, PA

Paved

Clean park with a playground for kids and walking trails around a fountain and pond.

Little Chiques Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Mount Joy, PA

Dog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, disc golf, and picnic areas, plus a creek.

Yeadon Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Yeadon, PA

ShadedDog-friendly

Spacious playground-equipped park featuring basketball courts and picnic tables.

Emmerling Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Cheswick, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Grill-equipped, tree-lined park with a playground and spacious fields, plus an ice cream stand.

Italian Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Harrisburg, PA

PavedScenic

Laid-back park encompassing a lake, with fountains and benches.

Butler-Freeport Community Trail Laneville South Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

Freeport, PA

21 miMixedShadedScenic

Peaceful, scenic hiking and biking trail that runs along a creek and through farmland.

Hummel Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Hummelstown, PA

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

River-adjacent area for hiking, walking and kayaking, plus picnic tables and some scenic views.

Radnor Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

St Davids, PA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Clean, paved trail (round trip) for strolling, running, and biking, as well as walking dogs.

Blue Knob State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 234 reviews

Imler, PA

LoopScenic

Secluded state park with mountains & streams known for hiking & other outdoor activities.

Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Chester Springs, PA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Easygoing park featuring trails with tree cover among open fields and a creek.

Orchard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

State College, PA

Paved

Park with playgrounds, a picnic area & an amphitheater, plus softball, tennis & other sport courts.

Witches Hat

4.5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Reading, PA

Crushed gravelScenic

Park with scenic views featuring a pavilion and well-marked trails for easy hiking.

Hackett Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Easton, PA

Scenic

Park offering a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, a disc golf course, and picnic areas.

Long Pond Conservation Easement

4.3 ★★★★☆ 248 reviews

Long Pond, PA

Scenic

Michaux State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 222 reviews

Fayetteville, PA

Scenic

Park with trails for biking and 4-wheeling, also featuring lakes, forests and camping.

Hanover Canal Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Allentown, PA

Scenic

Kid-friendly park offering trails and ponds, plus picnic tables and pavillions.

Lock Ridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 215 reviews

Alburtis, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Park featuring a stream and historical ruins, plus hiking trails.

Natural Lands' Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

Easton, PA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Vast nature preserve with a trail system, observation points overlooking the river & a library.

Kemper Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Warminster, PA

2 miPavedDog-friendly

Grassy area around a creek, featuring a playground plus benches and picnic tables.

Earl Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

Boyertown, PA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hilltop park with playgrounds, disc golf and walking trails, plus picnic facilities.

Covered Bridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews

New Britain, PA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Park boasting a playground and an earthen dam-created reservoir, as well as a covered bridge, wooded paths and a soccer field.

McCormick Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

Mechanicsburg, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular trout-stocked park offering picnic tables and beautiful views of the creek.

Bird Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 212 reviews

Mt. Lebanon, PA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Neighborhood park offering a picnic pavilion, trails, and a soccer field, plus benches and a fire pit.

Ryerson Station State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 226 reviews

Wind Ridge, PA

Crushed gravelScenic

Trail-walking through diverse habitats, plus a playground, picnic pavilions & grill areas.

Neversink Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Reading, PA

28 miLoopScenic

Hiking area featuring a 6-mi. loop trail offering river and forest views.

ForEvergreen Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

East Stroudsburg, PA

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Former golf course featuring serene trails and a creek, plus eagles.

Shuman Point Hiking Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

Lakeville, PA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Footpath featuring views of the lake and steep, rocky terrain.

Letort Falls Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Carlisle, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular creek featuring waterfalls, swimming and fishing.

Kalmbach Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Macungie, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Hawk Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Jim Thorpe, PA

Natural surfaceScenic

Cedar Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

Allentown, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park offering creekside walking/jogging trails, gardens, picnic areas & a playground.

Tatamy Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 185 reviews

Tatamy, PA

PavedShadedScenic

Quiet paved trail through woods that's good for walking, biking, and kids.

Natural Lands' Gwynedd Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

North Wales, PA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Large, peaceful preserve for walking and hiking, home to an array of local wildlife.

Haverford College Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Haverford, PA

2.5 miLoopShadedScenic

Looping walking trails (much of them shaded), plus a creek and a pond, running through a college campus.

Chautauqua Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Erie, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a picnic pavilion, hiking trails, a beach, and waterfall, plus hunting.

Cliveden Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shaded greenspace with swings, slides and a jungle gym for kids.

Kardon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

Downingtown, PA

2.5 miPavedScenic

Park offering a pond, picnic tables, and a paved trail suitable for families.

Shelley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Manchester, PA

Paved

Clean green space for recreation offering baseball fields and jungle gyms.

Columbia Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews

Bloomsburg, PA

Dog-friendly

Boot Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

West Chester, PA

2 miLoopPaved

Paved green space with playground areas, baseball and softball fields.

Pleasant Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Murrysville, PA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling outdoor area boasting miles of trails for hiking, walking and mountain-biking. Peaceful.

Jasper Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Emmaus, PA

Dog-friendly

Green space featuring a children's playground and fields for baseball and soccer.

Munro Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

Warminster, PA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Large open area that's popular for baseball and soccer, plus a playground and a skate park.

Speedwell Forge County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Lititz, PA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park with hiking trails, plus a creek for fishing and boating.

Braddocks Trail Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 180 reviews

Irwin, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring hiking trails, a waterfall, and wildflowers.

Tobyhanna State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Tobyhanna, PA

LoopScenic

Park featuring a lake with a beach (no lifeguard) and picnic tables.

French Creek Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Phoenixville, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Easy, kid-friendly trail for walking and hiking, with bridges and benches along the way.

Karl Stirner Arts Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Easton, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly walking and biking trail alongside Bushkill Creek featuring scenic riverside views.

Flory Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Lancaster, PA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Baseball fields are among the features of this creekside park designed for hiking and picnics.

South Mountain Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 167 reviews

Allentown, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Quiet park offering picnic tables and trails for hiking and biking.

Ironstone Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

Boyertown, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Clean, tranquil park featuring pavilions, a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court, dog-friendly trails and streams for splashing, plus grills.

Lederer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

State College, PA

ShadedDog-friendly

Nature site with an arboretum, picnic pavilions & grills, plus walking & mountain-biking paths.

Bushy Run Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Jeannette, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Recreational park featuring trails, reenactments, and a museum, plus a public restroom.

Upper Salford Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Schwenksville, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Popular green space featuring playgrounds, tennis courts and walking trails.

Pastorius Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

LoopShadedLitScenic

Large park featuring a lake and a stage for outdoor summer concerts, plus a loop trail.

Dingmans Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

Dingmans Ferry, PA

0.5 miBoardwalkScenic

Henry's Woods Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Nazareth, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park boasting trails for hiking, biking and walking, plus picnic tables.

Lion's Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Lebanon, PA

Dog-friendly

Small park featuring a play area, a lake to fish in and walking trails.

Jordan Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Allentown, PA

Scenic

Park featuring disc golf, soccer and baseball fields, plus mountain-biking routes.

Hunsicker's Grove

4.5 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Mertztown, PA

5 miScenic

Scenic public park, featuring picnic tables, fishing and a .5-mile loop trail.

Broad Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 145 reviews

Downingtown, PA

LoopPavedShaded

Clean park featuring a pond and paved trails, plus basketball and volleyball courts.

Sunken Garden Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Portersville, PA

29.2 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic lake-shore paths for wildlife-spotting and walks, with some inclines or mud patches.

Churchill Valley Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back green space featuring paved walking trails and a wildflower meadow on a former golf course land.

Stavich Bike Trail - New Castle trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews

New Castle, PA

20 miPavedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly hiking trail running alongside a railroad and scenic farmland.

Alan Seeger Natural Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Huntingdon, PA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Peaceful park, named for a poet, featuring hemlock trees, trails and a forest for hiking.

Little Falls Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Greentown, PA

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Pioneer Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews

Monroeville, PA

Scenic

Well-maintained park featuring a playground and a pavilion, plus a baseball field and a volleyball net.

Deep Meadow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Ambler, PA

Crushed gravel

Ithan Valley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews

Bryn Mawr, PA

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Easy walk, featuring a waterfall, a creek and a dense, shady tree canopy.

Schuylkill River Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

BoardwalkLitScenic

Riverfront spot for walking or biking along a well-maintained trail with city views.

Pearson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

New Castle, PA

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area offering baseball and tennis facilities, plus a playground and walking trails.

Heshbon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Williamsport, PA

A secluded, peaceful spot featuring a playground and sporting facilities.

Quarry Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Macungie, PA

Lit

Playground alongside baseball fields at a peaceful community park with slides, swings and picnic tables.

Mt. Nebo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

East Stroudsburg, PA

2 miScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful forest for picnics and picnics, plus marked hiking routes, some wildlife and a pond.

Thornburg Conservation Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with trails and a creek.

Skyline Commons Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Harrisburg, PA

PavedLit

Park featuring playground equipment plus basketball courts and soccer fields.

Trewellyn Farm Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Lower Gwynedd Township, PA

1 miLoopMixedShaded

Relaxed park featuring a paved and unpaved loop, waterfalls and dams, as well as a creek.

Wyomissing Park System

4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Wyomissing, PA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Depot Street Trailhead, Peckville

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Peckville, PA

70 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

This riverside trail in a serene, wooded environment is a popular place for walking & biking.

Latodami Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Wexford, PA

LitDog-friendly

Peaceful destination for studying birds and other wildlife, with trails and activities.

Rolling Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Erie, PA

Small park with a playground and a clean basketball court, plus tennis courts.

Wild Cherry Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Macungie, PA

Paved

This grassy park features soccer fields and walking paths, plus tennis and basketball courts.

Marshalls Falls Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

East Stroudsburg, PA

MixedScenic

Kid-friendly park featuring a waterfall at the end of a paved hike amid steep trails and loose rocks.

Natural Lands' Saunders Woods Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Gladwyne, PA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil green space featuring marked trails through meadows and forest, plus a 19th-century barn.

Swede Hill Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 121 reviews

Greensburg, PA

ScenicDog-friendly

Community, clean, well-kept park with basketball courts and a playground, plus soccer fields and baseball fields.

Fenimore Woods

4.4 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews

St Davids, PA

ShadedScenic

Playground, along with a creek and duck-inhabited pond, in a peaceful park.

Veteran's Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Willow Grove, PA

PavedScenic

Park offering a paved trail along a creek, benches, a playground, and basketball and hockey courts.

St. Luke's Anderson Campus Gardens (Walking/Running Trail)

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Easton, PA

4 miScenic

Flat trails, flower fields, and gardens featuring comfy Adirondack chairs dot this green space.

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