June 4, 2011
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Hiking at French Creek State Park
We love to go hiking as a family. We went on another hiking trip. This time to French Creek State Park. French Creek State Park is a 7,526-acre (3,046 ha) Pennsylvania state park in North Coventry and Warwick Townships in Chester County and Robeson and Union Townships in Berks County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It straddles northern Chester County and southern Berks County along French Creek. The park is the home of two lakes: Hopewell Lake, a 68-acre (28 ha) warm water lake, and Scotts Run Lake, a 22-acre (8.9 ha) cold water lake. The state record smallmouth bass was caught in Scotts Run Lake. There are extensive forests, and almost 40 miles (64 km) of hiking and equestrian trails. The park is also friendly to mountain bikers, having some renowned technical trails. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, which features a cold blast furnace restored to its 1830s appearance, is surrounded by the park.
Boone Trail is a 6-mile (9.7 km) “moderate” hiking trail that is marked with blue blazes. This trail makes a loop through the park. It is closed to mountain biking in the vicinity of Hopewell Lake.
Buzzards Trail is a 3-mile (4.8 km) “moderate” hiking trail. This trail follows the banks of Baptism Creek.
Horse Shoe Trail is a 130-mile (210 km) hiking and horseback trail that passes through French Creek State Park. 8 miles (13 km) of the trail are in the park. Horseshoe Trail begins at Valley Forge National Historic Park and ends at the Appalachian Trail near Harrisburg.
Kalmia Trail is a 1-mile (1.6 km) “moderate” hiking trail. The trail passes through a mature forest that is scattered with mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia).
Lenape Trail, named for the Lenape tribe that once inhabited the area, is a 5.5-mile (8.9 km) “moderate” hiking trail. It is also a loop trail.
Mill Creek Trail is a 6-mile (9.7 km) “difficult” trail. The trailhead is at Pennsylvania Route 345 and Shed Road. It is a backcountry trail and does not cross any other paved roads.
Raccoon Trail is a 1.7-mile (2.7 km) “moderate” trail. It connects Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site with French Creek State Park.
Six Penny Trail is a 3-mile (4.8 km) “moderate” hiking trail. It is a loop trail, set off in the woods and is connected to the campground contact station by a short connector trail.
Turtle Trail is a 3.6-mile (5.8 km) trail that follows the western portions of French Creek.
A bee
An Ant Hill in a tree
So there are a few pictures from our hike!
Comments (5)
I’ve been there! Such a nice place. Loved the photos, looks like you had a great time!
Was talking to mark and out of nowhere i exclaim: “Butterfly!”
Bc i was lookig at your pics
LOL.
You all are adorables. Im glad you found your way out
We hafta go hiking if’n I visit
Now that is my idea of a good family outing.
@thegirlwiththecamera - we did
@estadquietos - lol “butterfly”
It was fun talking to you for a lil while we walked 
@Tymedancer_is_Grannyinboxers - We love doing stuff like this during the spring, summer and a bit in the fall.
What a beautiful park! I wish it wasn’t so warm here so that we could go hiking. As it is I feel dehydrated after walking a mile. Pregnancy is a bummer sometimes.
Anyway. Thank you for sharing the pictures!