Leesport, Pennsylvania
Top Spots in and near Leesport
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Kempton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Pinnacles and Pulpit Rock
4.29 mi / 1200 ft gainPark in the lot near the Hamburg Reservoir and hike around the barrier and up the gravel road. Shortly on your right the Appalachian Trail branches off the road. Follow the white blazes of the AT for around 2 miles to the Pulpit Rocks, just before the trail passes the Lehigh Valley Astronomical S...Read more -
Kempton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Hawk Mountain Lookout Trail
4.54.5 mi / 500 ft gainThe 4.5 mile loop Hawk Mountain Lookout Trail takes you up to great views of the skyline of Pennsylvania. Surrounded by the rolling forested landscape and open sky, this trail is scenic through and through. Hike in the Spring to catch the flourishing wildflowers, and keep your eyes peeled for eag...Read more -
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Climb at Birdsboro Quarry
To get there follow back roads to the parking lot that is tagged in the description. From here, follow the trail/road paralleling Hay Creek until you reach a few large buildings. There is an obvious sign here on the regulations of the area. Do not go through the fence to the right and instead ...Read more -
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Hike the Lenape and Boone Trail Loop at French Creek State Park
4.5 mi / 715 ft gainFrench Creek State Park offers a web of trails for hiking and mountain biking with two lakes, picnic areas, and more. Hike the Lenape and Boone Trail Loop, a moderate 4.5 mile hike that winds through the forest and offers views of both of the park's lakes - Scott's Run Lake and Hopewell Lake. Dog...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Hike to Bake Oven Knob
5.00.76 miThe trail is VERY rocky and stepping up the rocks requires proper footwear. From the beginning of the trail, hike until you reach an opening filled with rocks and boulders. Stay to the left of this and you will see the unmarked trail continue. After climbing up this, there is an overlook to the N...Read more -
Walnutport, Pennsylvania
Lehigh Gap via Appalachian Trail
4.52.15 mi / 817 ft gainLehigh Gap was formed by the Lehigh River carving a large hole in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. One side is owned and operated by the Lehigh Gap Nature Center and has some great hikes, but this side is government-owned. Parking for this portion of the Appalachian Travel is up a litt...Read more -
Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Climb Boxcar Rocks
5.01 mi / 0 ft gainThe parking lot can be tricky to find your first time. From I-81 Take Tower City exit on Rt. 325 W. Before airport, take Gold Mine Rd south over first major ridge. After ridge look for a driveway/parking lot on the left, it is the one just downhill of the big wide open parking lot. The road has...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Bike the Switchback Trail around Mauch Chunk Lake Park
5.011 miThe trail entrance can be found by going up Broadway and taking Hill Road to the right at the Opera House. At the top of Hill Road will be the entrance to the trail; there is a nice little wooden sign so you don't miss it. This trail can be hiked or biked; we chose to do some mountain biking.Th...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Bike the Lehigh Gorge Trail: Lock #2
4 miIt was a rainy day, which brings along mud (but I think mountain biking is better in the rain and mud anyways).Enter the trail by going through the county parking lot and to the left end under the bridge. The trail starts along the tracks and you can admire the restored old rail cars. Cross ove...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Hike to Glen Onoko Falls
4.64.1 mi / 987 ft gain*Again, this hike is CURRENTLY CLOSEDThere are several WRONG ways to do this trail. Follow these simple instructions to get the most out of all Glen Onoko has to offer: Parking: Parking in the correct location is the most important step to this trail. Beware: typing in Glen Onoko Falls in Google ...Read more -
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Skippack Creek Loop
4.07.25 mi / 377 ft gainThe Skippack Creek Trail in Evansburg State Park was one of my favorites on this most recent trip. Any chance I can hike a trail alongside a river, I take advantage of it. The trail starts on the south side of Skippack Creek at a parking area on Kratz Road. It was early in the morning and the wea...Read more -
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Hike Valley Forge
3.92.5 miThere are many trails to choose from on Mt. Misery and a good place to start is at the parking lot located at the intersection of Yellow Springs Road and Library Lane (off of the main Valley Creek Road).The Mt. Misery Trail starts there, heads up through the trees about 0.75 miles and meets up wi...Read more -
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Falls Trail at Beltzville State Park
4.05.5 miAt the Christman Trailhead, hike a quick, flat 2.5 miles following the yellow trail markers through farm meadows and birch forests to the Falls Trail loop/intersection. Here hike the Falls trail which is a 0.5 mile loop that links back to the 2.5 mile section back to the parking area. Bridges and...Read more -
Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania
Tank Hollow Vista
4.03.33 mi / 272 ft gainThis is a simple, short hike to a fantastic vista looking out over the Lehigh River Gorge. The trailhead for the hike to Tank Hollow Vista is along Behrens Road just outside of Jim Thorpe, PA. Most of the hike is on state game lands. If the gate is open from the first lot, you can shorten this h...Read more -
Marietta, Pennsylvania
Climb At Chickies Rock
From parking at the fairly new lot on Furnace Road, head down river on the walking trail about a half mile to an obvious large face next to the train tracks. From here you choose from a variety of routes including some two pitch routes like Witches’ Brew 5.4 to Main Street 5.5 over to some of the...Read more -
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Photograph the Peace Valley Lavender Fields
4.0Capture the beautiful barn house shop on a farm while taking in the wonderful scent of lavender. Peace Valley Lavender Farm is open during the day and sells a plethora of lavender products from soaps to eats. Pull into the driveway and park behind the barn house for free. It's a wonderful spot f...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Leesport
Leesport, Pennsylvania
Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
Overview
Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within...
New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Allentown KOA Journey
Nestled in a mountain valley, this secluded 40-acre campground offers a serene setting featuring a stream that flows the entire length of...
New Holland, Pennsylvania
Lancaster / New Holland KOA Journey
A stay at this KOA puts you right in the heart of Lancaster County's famed Amish Country. Come and enjoy the campground's panoramic 10-mi...
Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Jonestown / Hershey NE KOA Journey
Located within a mile of I-81 and I-78, this open-all-year KOA is an easy stopover. The long-standing family-owned campground is convenie...
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday
In a picturesque rural setting along the banks of the Brandywine River, this KOA is centrally located among the attractions of Philadelph...
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday
Nestled among the farms of northwestern Lancaster County, this KOA is just 20 minutes from the thrills of Hersheypark. Immerse yourself i...