Philadelphia Hiking, Backpacking and Camping Trips

Philadelphia: Mt. Minsi via the AT

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Wander through white pine, Eastern hemlock, and mountain lauren to the summit of Mt. Minsi on this 4.2-mile out-and-back sprinkled with lovely mountain overlooks.

Philadelphia: Ridley Creek State Park

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Re-energize yourself on the White-Yellow Loop, a mellow 4.4-mile lasso to a serene picnic spot in this small park just 16 miles from center city.

Appalachian Trail: Lehigh to Little Gaps

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To enjoy the stretched-out ridgeline views on this 10-mile out-and-back, you'll first have to navigate an interesting hand-over-foot scramble.

Philadelphia: Blue Mountain

BACKPACKER Review
Hike the backbone of eastern Pennsylvania on this moderate 10.8-mile round-trip along the AT, which visits craggy overlooks with stellar views of eagles and hawks.

Philadelphia: Pinnacle and Pulpit Rocks

BACKPACKER Review
This sometimes-steep 6.8-mile loop climbs hillsides carpeted with mountain laurel and hardwoods to two sweeping vistas overlooking the Lehigh and Cumberland Valleys.

Philadelphia: Ridley Creek State Park

BACKPACKER Review
Re-energize yourself on the White-Yellow Loop, a mellow 4.4-mile lasso to a serene picnic spot in this small park just 16 miles from center city.

Philadelphia, PA: Wissahickon Creek

Nestled amid Philly’s ancient, one-way streets is the Wissahickon Trail System, a sinewy web of tree-covered trails peppered with tabletops, log rides, and rocky climbs.

Philadelphia: Pinnacle and Pulpit Rocks

Philadelphia: Falls Trail Loop

Pass 21 waterfalls on this 6.2-mile, five-star loop through a wrinkled ravine and tranquil forest in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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