Trails Directory
Schuylkill Leadership is an annual program sponsored by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to seek out capable men and women in the community and introduce them to the breadth of vital issues affecting Schuylkill County. Each class works together to shape a new generation of leaders for Schuylkill County.
The 2011 Schuylkill Leadership Class is comprised of people from a variety of businesses, including banking, education, industry, non-profit organizations, engineering, communications, retail distribution, insurance, travel, and county government. Some of our members are natives of Schuylkill County while others are fairly new to the area. All of us will leave the Leadership program with a greater appreciation for the County in which we live.
Each class selects a unique project to make its mark on both the County and the Leadership program. The 2011 Schuylkill Leadership Class would like to celebrate Schuylkill County’s Bicentennial Year by offering an online directory of information on the hiking, walking, and water trails throughout the County. Our class members visited these locations to gather the information and photographs on the linked pages.
In the process of completing our project, we gained an appreciation for the natural beauty and rich history of our County, and we hope you enjoy visiting some of these trails as well.
Trails
Albright’s Woods Park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 1/2 hour after sunset. Restroom facilities are located at the Little League fields as well as at the pavilion (locked after park hours and during the months of November to May). A pavilion with kitchen is available for…
The trail can be accessed from two points in Port Clinton. A side trail leads west to the Appalachian Trail. To get to the trail will mean climbing steep, rock stairs. From SR 61, go west on Broad Street and cross the railroad tracks. There is parking available on the left at the…
With 28 acres of forested preserve to explore, Frog Hollow in Friedensburg is the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll through nature. The trails, open seven days a week, run along the Upper Little Swatara Creek. The surrounding wildlife provides a calming atmosphere. Be sure to…
Joulwan Park is located on the site of the former East Side swimming pool on East Norwegian Street in Pottsville. The pool, closed and neglected for several years, was demolished and replaced with a skate park, basketball courts and playground. There is also a beautiful memorial…
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is located at 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA 19529. Parking is limited to 300 cars. If you plan to visit during the month of October, arrive before 10:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. to ensure a parking space. Fee for trails: $5 per visit, seniors $4…
The Irish Flat Walking Trail is a one mile gravel trail that is relatively flat. The trail is a relaxing walk around 23 acres of land. Picnic tables and benches are interspersed as you begin your walk along the Schuylkill River. You will also be walking around the recreational…
This walking/biking trail is over a mile long and is very dog friendly. It features a water fountain just for dogs and a pooper scooper station. Benches are interspersed and the surface is blacktopped and well-maintained. Restroom facilities include porta-johns (year-round) at…
This dirt trail is accessible to bikes, wheelchairs, mountain bikes, walkers, and cross-country skiers. Parking is available at the trailhead at Kernsville Dam Road in Berks County. The Appalachian Trail crosses this section of the Bartram Trail, southwest of the village of Port…
The Landingville Marsh Trail is a flat loop trail alongside the Schuylkill River that includes part of the John Bartram Trail and the foundation for the oldest transportation tunnel in the country. The Marsh is located south of Landingville off Tunnel Road. The John Bartram Trail…
The beautiful Lehigh and New England Trail is a 3-mile, flat, crushed stone trail that follows a section of the former Lehigh and New England Railroad corridor. A lush tree canopy separates the trail from nearby SR 309. Detailed signage regarding the general history of the trail…
Access Points at Tamaqua Senior Center with approximately 10 parking spaces (Experienced paddlers only from here to Tamaqua Dam); Tamaqua Dam (SR 443), EVENTS: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary holds a schedule of conservation programs at www.hawkmountain.org. Tamaqua has a calendar of…
There are three trails in the park ranging in difficulty from easy to difficult. The Oak/Ridge Trail is an easy, 3/4 mile, interpretive trail along a woodland creek and through a mature forest. This is a good trail for strollers and wheelchairs. The Oak/Hemlock Trail (2 miles)…
This level, paved walking trail is ADA compliant, and encircles the beautiful sports complex of a youth baseball field, soccer field, and ice skating pond. Walking “regulars” on the trail say three laps equal one mile. A large, paved lot affords ample parking…
There are three paths that are paved asphalt and fairly easy to walk although they are not pet or bicycle friendly. The path around the outside of the recreation complex is 1/2 mile in length with two inside paths that range from 1/8 mile to 1/16 mile. The paths are maintained by…
This 4-mile path through Hegins and Valley View, PA was named in memory of Laura & Tom Oldham. The path surface is mostly paved asphalt with a few areas being gravel and grass. Restrooms and parking are located at the Hegins Park and Community Pool.
Access points at Terry Reiley Park with parking (Experienced paddlers only from here to Schuylkill Haven Island); Schuylkill Haven Island Park with parking available; Auburn Dam, parking at boat launch; Auburn SR 895 Trailhead, parking for 15 cars; Port Clinton Park, parking…
The Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail runs parallel to State Route 209 between Tamaqua and Middleport on land originally cleared to make Route 209 a four-lane highway. Scenic mountains, company patch towns, and anthracite mining along the trail highlight the valley’s…
This beautiful trail is paved with stone and allows visitors to walk and ride bicycles along a specially-designed path that extends about a half mile into the property. To access the trail, follow SR 901 to Lavelle and turn onto Dutchtown Road. Continue 1/2 mile and make a right…
The Swatara Creek Water Trail is a 60-mile segment of Swatara Creek from Pine Grove, Schuylkill County to the PA Fish & Boat Commission’s Middletown Access in Middletown, Dauphin County. Water trails are recreational waterways on a lake, river, or ocean between specific…
There are several multi-use trails in the park. Hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and pets are welcome. Six trails are designated as mountain bike trails. During the winter months the park is a great place for cross-country skiing. Boating, hunting, and fishing are also available…
The entire property is comprised of 183.5 acres (123.5 acres of land and 60 acres of water). The trails vary from easy to more difficult. There are paved surface walkways, gravel trails, natural trails, and a boardwalk. The Berger Dam Trail is a two mile natural trail with…
There are seven trails in the park ranging in difficulty from easy to moderately difficult. Most of the trails are short (0.3 to 1.4 miles) and wind through various habitats including mature deciduous forest, grass fields, and meadows. AREA ATTRACTIONS: The park offers beautiful…
33 miles of shared-use trails are open to hiking, with additional trails on adjoining public lands. Marked trails are presently available on the Haldeman and Greenland Tracts in northern Dauphin County. Hikers can enjoy numerous unmarked trails throughout Weiser State Forest…