The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. 

“When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple answer. With countless trails carving through mountains and woodlands, every day is a perfect day to spend the day exploring the great outdoors, whether embarking on a new journey through a variety of terrain or a tried and tested trail near home.” 

The multi-use trail in southeastern Pennsylvania will be nearly 120 miles long when the entire route between Philadelphia and Frackville is finished.

Currently, around 75 miles of the trail have been completed, including the stretch from Philadelphia to Parkerford which is more than 30 miles long. This section would be ideal for a day-long hike. 

Meanwhile, in Hamburg, hikers can access a scenic stretch that runs for seven miles to Auburn. There is also a 4.5-mile on-road section in Birdsboro where trail users can walk along old railroads and take in lovely views of the heritage area. 

Read more about the Schuylkill River Trail in The Sentinel. 

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Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on MONTCO Today in August 2023.