I really enjoy this trail, which runs about 5 miles and is quite multi-use! I've seen this trail…read moreused for biking, running, jogging, dog walking, and sledding. TPLT follows PECO's Energy line through Horsham township, starting at Blair Mill Road and ending at Biwood Road. The trail is a one-stop shop for other activities and outdoor spaces in the area, including Jarrett Rd Park and Lukens Park, which sport verdant open fields, baseball diamonds, and an outdoor gym. Along the trail there is plenty of scenery to take in: corn fields, rivers, soccer fields and playgrounds line the trail, and for those of you who appreciate house peeping, there is no shortage of residential Horsham houses to take a gander at. Horsham wildlife is also normally in full effect: I've seen a fox, several deer, and a few rabbits while biking this trail. Do be careful about road crossings, and be a defensive pedestrian in the parts of the trail that intersect with the main roads: they are busy! Other than that, enjoy the trail! It provides the people of the area a safe outlet to engage with the outdoors and exercise!

Full disclosure: I didn't know that the organization called Natural Lands existed until I visited…read morethis site, so I didn't go in with any expectations shaped by that. My parents live nearby (and I grew up there), my girlfriend and I were visiting, we wanted to take an outdoor stroll and chose to take it at the Gwynedd Preserve. It served our purposes well. It had clean walking trails. The back part is near power lines, like the trail at Wentz Run Park, but it's otherwise clear/natural space. There are a few spots with especially nice views. Since I'm drawing some of the details from their own educational signs, I might be drinking their Kool Aid, but it looks like they're doing a good job preserving some local wetlands and keeping local drainage working in the process. From a practical recommendation standpoint, I don't know how one should choose among here, the Farm Park, the trail behind Wentz, etc., as places to visit. But, it's a pretty good place to walk.

Gwynedd Preserve was my 15th Natural Lands preserve of the 20 I've now visited. Of all the…read morepreserves, I have to say this one was by far the dirtiest with dog poo. Natural Lands provides a receptacle for dog droppings, AND bags to collect them. WHY would anyone have a reason not to clean up after their dog? Not only that, but I found FOUR PILES within the first twenty yards of the parking lot where all the dog poo stuff is located. This preserve is located in a very opulent and showy part of North Wales. The other visitors I saw were in flashy cars, and dressed like Martha Stewart. I didn't witness who exactly didn't pick up their dog poo, but I saw people with dogs, and the poo was fresh. It seems like the frequent visitors here believe themselves to be above abiding preserve rules to clean up after pets, which makes the preserve pretty disgusting for others. One dog crapped something white, green and blue, and it was extremely foul. It is a shame because Natural Lands doesn't condone this behavior, has rules against it, and needs to work on enforcement. It really put a damper on my experience because I do pick up after my dogs, and I don't like having to worry about stepping in someone else's mess when I am there to enjoy the day with my own pets and young child. Grossness aside, this preserve is a vast meadow, with some very pretty views. Log slab benches have been added with donor names credited, and little Martha Stewart-esque message boxes where you can write inspirational thoughts for the next visitor. There is a windmill in one meadow, just for show, which was interesting, however inauthentic. I had a good vibe here, overall. I don't know the history of the land, but it felt horse farm-y, like a lot of horses had lived good lives there. I normally always give greenspace a minimum of 4 stars for the fact of its existence. And I love to give greenspace 5 stars! In this case, the poo was so offensive, I can't give more than 3. It's not NL's fault, it's the gross visitors. But it mars the experience nonetheless. Hope the local peeps will want to clean up their preserve and do it proud so it can keep on par with all the rest!!!

It's mostly gravel and some paved trail and rated as "easy." We started our walk at the Central…read morePerkiomen Valley Park in Schwenksville and went for a little over three miles and turned around to the park. Most of our trail was covered by trees, but there were some open places. We observed some wild animals like deer along the way. There was a 12% grade hill (for about 1/4 mile) along the way which gave some of us a little challenge especially our climb was almost towards the end of 6.5 mile walk. We took an advantage of a bench located at the top of the hill. The Perkiomen Trail is a 19-mile-long multi-use trail along the Perkiomen Creek in Pennsylvania. It begins at the junction with the Schuylkill River Trail near the mouth of the Perkiomen and Valley Forge National Historical Park and ends in Green Lane Park. For the most of its length, the "Perky" as it is know by the locals, uses the former rail bed of the Perkiomen Line of the Reading Railroad. Some of our cohorts were terribly bothered by the swarm of cicadas along some part of our route of about 6.5 miles. It seemed it was especially challenging when we crossed over three bridges. I was trying to be kind, but it was particularly hilarious watching them dodge cicadas since some of them landed on their bodies...I had some fun at their expense. It was a very nice walk in the afternoon with some cloud cover and breeze.

Great short or longer hike in lambertville with good views of river and new hope pa! Be mindful as…read morethere is no trail map in parking area/trailhead. Downloading trails ahead of time might help, as paths do get confusing at times. Either way, can always opt for shorter walk of 0.5 miles each way which is easy!

You park a bit of a distance from the overlook so make sure you have good footwear. Once you get…read morethere, it is very pretty, but I wouldn't say spectacular.. on a nice day, after a big lunch, it will be a nice walk, not too many inclines.

Located across from the end (or start, depending on where you go) of the Banbury/Mopac Trail, comes…read morea parking lot and the start of the Enos B Godshall Park. Unlike the Banbury/Mopac trail, this is mostly a walk through the woods with a small bridge, and many paths to follow through the woods. It is very peaceful and quiet, and to this day I have not been on all the paths that lead further into the woods yet!! It has a finished parking lot with plenty of parking and leaving to go onto Godshall Road can be a pain at times, but is manageable. So, if your looking for a nice stroll through some scenic woods, this is the place!!

I completed all 20 miles of this trail by foot back in October, starting up in Green Lane and…read moreending in Oaks. The areas nearest to the trail heads are absolutely gorgeous! There are quite a few spots lacking in aesthetics near the Collegeville area. The trail is mostly paved and crushed rock, so it's not bad depending on what you're looking for! There is a 12% grade in the Spring Mount area. There are signs maybe 1/4 mile before you reach it. Every review I've read thus far never mentions where this is, so when I went I really had no idea where to expect it at. You will encounter many different people and lots of dogs along with trail. I also saw quite a few chipmunks! There are plenty of parks along the way, including Pennypacker Mills Park which is around the midway point, to stop for lunch or to use the restroom. The restrooms at Pennypacker Mills is the nicest of all the restrooms along the way. There are also restaurants, like the Collegeville Diner and Snoozy's Cafe in Schwenksville, and bike shops to stop at if you need to. One thing I don't see mentioned often is that Gratersford Prison backs up to this trail. You will see signs warning you to remain on the path at this point as you pass a few corn fields. I'm not sure I'll complete this trail again, but I do recommend it to anyone interested!

This is a 20 Mile trail extending from the beautiful Green Lane Park to Oaks, PA, the Audubon Loop…read moreand the Schuylkill River Trail. The trail runs through a few small towns along the Perkiomen Creek. There you can stop for quick lunch or get some drinks while using the trail. I have ridden the length of the trail in its entirety and it is gorgeous! The views from here are amazing and the creek is beautiful. The only 2 downsides to the trail is that it is paved with crushed stone and it is prone to flooding after very heavy rains (the trail is on the banks of the creek. This means that certain bikes cannot handle the trail and the trail can be closed in certain sections at times. Don't let theses minor problems deter you from using this magnificent trail. Before using, check out the website. The County Parks Department is great with updating the situations. ENJOY!

We used to setup hammocks and have cookouts before all the emerald ash borers came and they had to…read moretake down the trees. It was great to have a little cookout.

Stunning views of Lake Nockamixon!! I came here to connect…read morewith my home away from home which is good ole mother nature! I decided to participate in a 3 mile moonlit hike which was hosted by our lovely park ranger Rachel. Lake Nockamixon is a large park with multiple hiking trails. Our partucular trail was paved with color poles to let us know we were on the right path. Throughout our walk we were able to gaze in the sky and see the stars and other constellations. There's also benches and two spacious parking lots. Lake Nockamixon also is a great relaxing place to go fishing and moon gazing! I look forward to returning!

Norristown Farm Park is one of the best local spots if you just want to get outside and move a…read morelittle without having to plan a whole outing. The trails are wide, flat, and well-maintained -- perfect for bike rides, casual walks, or light exercise. You can go at your own pace here. Whether you're doing a serious morning walk or just clearing your head after work, it works. The scenery is peaceful with open fields and plenty of space, so it never feels crowded even when people are around. One of my favorite parts is the community feel. You naturally end up saying hello to people, passing familiar faces, and it becomes a regular routine spot. It's an easy place to meet neighbors without it feeling forced. Simple, relaxing, and accessible -- a great everyday park you'll keep coming back to.

Not really scenic but well kept clean dog friendly paved path -…read moreEntrance across from the school. They do have Benches and picnic tables. Enjoyable - not crowded but not empty !!