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Pennsylvania Hiking Trails - Ben Cramer
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REGION 1
Piedmont and Great Valley
Region Editor: Henry Frank
The Piedmont and Great Valley Region consists of southeastern Pennsylvania from Blue Mountain to the Philadelphia metro area. The region is bounded on the east by the Delaware River, on the south by Delaware and Maryland, on the west by US 15 from Maryland to Harrisburg, and on the north by I-81 and I-78. In addition to Philadelphia, the region contains several other large metro areas, including Allentown/Bethlehem, Reading, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York.
This region is a portion of the piedmont that rises gently from the Atlantic Ocean to the foothills below the long and steep ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. The most noteworthy geographic feature of southeastern Pennsylvania is a portion of the Great Appalachian Valley, the wide corridor that stretches from Georgia to New Jersey along the base of the eastern edge of the Appalachians, known in Pennsylvania as Cumberland Valley or Great Valley.
Southeastern Pennsylvania offers great variety in its hiking opportunities. Several longer trails satisfy the hiker’s hunger for an extended day hike or backpacking trip. Hiking through the region’s many historic areas combines exercise with a close-up look at life in other eras. Wildlife management and preservation areas, public arboreta, and botanical gardens enhance the urbanite’s love for the outdoors. Converted canal towpaths and rail-trails offer easy and scenic walking.
The almost continuously urbanized Boston-to-Washington corridor passes through this region, and the rest of the region is challenged by urban sprawl. Nevertheless, the hikers and outdoor lovers of southeastern Pennsylvania have been rewarded with a robust and well-maintained collection of walking-oriented parks and long-distance trails. The vast hiking opportunities available in this region might not lead very far from civilization, but they are not to be overlooked by hikers and outdoor lovers.
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The Delaware Canal, paralleling the river for 60 miles in Bucks and Northampton Counties, was built in 1831–32 for transporting coal. After the canal was closed in 1931, the state took ownership and in 1940 designated the corridor Theodore Roosevelt State Park. In 1989, the park was renamed Delaware Canal State Park. The southern terminus of the canal is at Bristol, but because the area from Bristol to Yardley is heavily industrialized, you might prefer to begin at Washington Crossing State Park. Although often within sight of roads, the towpath offers pleasant walking with great historical interest.
Between Easton and Bristol, this diverse park contains the historic canal towpath, many miles of river shoreline, and eleven islands. From riverside to farm fields to historic towns, visitors enjoy the ever-changing scenery. Other features include canal boat rides, community festivals, shopping, arts and crafts, and tiny historical