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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia: Including Surrounding Counties and Outlying Areas of New Jersey and Delaware
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Product Description The Best Way to Experience Philadelphia Is by Hiking It. Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Lori Litchman with the new full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia. These trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Go bird-watching at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. See the unique ecosystem at the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with its diverse plant and animal life. Enjoy nature in Wissahickon Valley Park, which is only minutes from the city center and has over 50 miles of trails. Immerse yourself in history at the Valley Forge National Historical Park. Each hike description features: Key information on length, hiking time, difficulty, configuration, scenery, traffic, trail surface, and accessibility Information on the history and natural history of the areas the hikes pass through A detailed trail map and elevation profile Clear directions to the trailhead and trailhead GPS data Tips on nearby activities Whether you are a local looking for new places to explore, or a visitor in the area for business or pleasure, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia will provide plenty of options for outings lasting a full day to a couple of hours, all within about an hour's drive of Philadelphia and the surrounding communities. About the Author Lori Litchman is a lifelong Pennsylvanian. Lori grew up near coal country in the Pocono Mountains before making Philadelphia her home, but she's lived in Philadelphia long enough to consider herself a native. She's an outdoors enthusiast who loves to hike and kayak. When Lori's not writing, she's usually teaching English to nonnative speakers. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Dave Tavani, and their basset hound, Wendell. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL: Schuylkill Banks, Center City DISTANCE & CONFIGURATION: 4-mile out-and-back DIFFICULTY: Easy SCENERY: Urban hike, Fairmount Waterworks, skyline views, Schuylkill River EXPOSURE: Full sun TRAFFIC: Heavy TRAIL SURFACE: Paved HIKING TIME: 1.5 hours DRIVING DISTANCE FROM CENTER CITY: In Center City ACCESS: 24 hours MAPS: USGS Philadelphia WHEELCHAIR TRAVERSABLE: Yes DOG FRIENDLY: Yes FACILITIES: Bathrooms at Lloyd Hall and Walnut Lane CONTACT: 484-945-0200, 215-309-5523; schuylkillrivertrail.com, schuylkillbanks.org LOCATION: Kelly Drive and Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130 DESCRIPTION Schuylkill Banks is an amazing new addition to Philadelphia’s open space. This trail is part of the Schuylkill River Trail (also see page 133), a proposed 130-mile-long trail along the Schuylkill River. The trail originally stopped short in Center City because the area between the railroad tracks and the river was too narrow for a trail. So the City of Philadelphia and the Schuylkill River Development Corporation partnered to build a 2,000-foot-long boardwalk that takes you out over the river. The views are amazing, and you actually feel like you are on top of the river. Parking is at Lloyd Hall, at the beginning of Boathouse Row, and the trail goes right along the parking area toward the river. As the trail weaves its way toward the river, you’ll pass behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art and in front of the Fairmount Waterworks. When you see Fairmount Waterworks, you’ll cross the road and pick up the trail on your left. This is a heavily trafficked trail, so it’s best to stay to the right at all times and keep any dogs on a short leash. Continue following the path as it winds its way along the river. You’ll eventually cross under Spring Garden Street and West River Drive/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The rest of the trail runs beside the scenic Schuylkill River. Benches offer a place to stop and relax if you would like to do so. The trail also follows active train tracks, so you might see a train during your hike. When you come to a fork in the p
