GREAT FALL WALKS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Hawk Mountain | hawkmountain.org
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA 19529
What we like most about Hawk Mountain: Amazing views and a great spot for a family photo! The habitat garden can make for a nice walk with your little ones.
What to know before you go: The hiking is very good, but much of it is very rocky and not stroller friendly. There is no place close by to eat, so be sure to pack snacks and water.
Appalachian Trail | appalachiantrail.org
Access point on 309, north of New Tripoli, PA
What we like most about the trail: It's quite and off the beaten path, and it's free!
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| Trail access on 309N |
What to know before you go: We don't hike very long on the trail with our two little ones, and will often walk the paved road that is near the access point, too. That's a good walk and stroller friendly. And, there is a rustic inn and restaurant with good food near the trail, so you can make an afternoon of it!
Slatington Trailhead | delawareandlehigh.org/
Near Main Street, Slatington, Pennsylvania 18080
What we like most about the trailhead: It's stroller friendly, a good walk and nice views. There is also a little pizza shop near by that makes a good pie!
What to know before you go: It can get a little busy with bikers, families, walkers and pets. But nothing you can't handle!
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| Photo credit: Wikipedia |
FALL WALKS BEYOND THE VALLEY
Hickory Run State Park | http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/hickoryrun/
RR 1 Box 81, White Haven, PA 18661
What we like most about Hickory Run: Boulder Field is amazing! I could hardly believe my eyes when I first saw it and didn't realized we had something so incredible, so close to us, in PA.
What to know before you go: Wear sneakers or hiking boots! These rocks are serious business. Also, check out the waterfalls accessible from the Hawk Falls trail.
Where are some your favorite family hiking spots in the Lehigh Valley? What is the best place you've ever hiked?
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