DCNR Calendar of Events

Nature Hikes

Get out and explore the natural world on one of our many guided nature hikes! These hikes are for novice hikers and experienced trail-blazers, alike! The hikes are ranked by the following coding:

Terrain - A) paved path

            B) soft ground/gravel

            C) trail w/gentle hills

            D) trail w/steep hills and some rough terrain

            E) rough terrain - for experienced hikers only

+ Estimated Mileage

Ex. Quarry Trail Hike - D2

 

No matter which group you fall into, we’re all out here for the same reason - to explore the natural world and connect with nature. These are not hikes for the destination-seekers among us, they are meant to awaken our curiosity and nurture our connection to the natural world.

 To participate in all hikes, you must bring with you the following:

  • - Extra water & snacks
  • - Personal medicine (including but not limited to a personal  inhaler, epi-pen, insulin, etc.)
  • - Additional layers and rain gear (when applicable)
  • - Appropriate footwear - absolutely NO FLIP-FLOPS or open-toed shoes will be permitted  

 Directions to the different trailheads will be given when you call to register for a hike.

 

(Sat. May 27, 10-11:30am  Quarry Trail - D2)

Sat. June 3, 10a-1pm

            Elephant Trail - D5

Tues. July 4, 10a-1pm

            Old Mill Trail - D6

Sat. Aug. 19, 10a-1pm

            Mink Trail - D4

Sat. Sept. 2, 10a-1pm

            High Bridge/Sterner Mill - C3

Mon. Sept. 4, 10a-2pm ** CHANGED**

            Church & Mink Trails - D4

 

DIRECTIONS TO ELEPHANT TRAIL HEAD AT ELEPHANT ROAD PARKING LOT FROM THE MAIN PARK OFFICE:

  • 1. From the park office parking lot, head southwest by turning left onto Route 563/ Mountain View Drive.
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  • 2. Proceed 3.5 miles to the intersection of PA-313 E / 563 S and turn left.
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  • 3. Proceed 0.7 miles to Three Mile Run Road and turn left.
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  • 4. Proceed 1.2 miles to Sterner Mill Road and turn right.
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  • 5. Proceed 0.2 miles and continue on to Elephant Road.
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  • 6. Proceed 0.1 miles and turn left into the parking lot off of Elephant Road and park.
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DIRECTIONS TO OLD MILL TRAIL HEAD AT BETHLEHEM ROAD PARKING LOT FROM THE PARK OFFICE:

  • 1. From the park office parking lot, head southwest by turning left onto Route 563/ Mountain View Drive.
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  • 2. Proceed 1.3 miles to Bethlehem Road and turn left.
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  • 3. Proceed 1.1 miles to the dead end of the road and park in either of the two lots located there.
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DIRECTIONS TO MINK TRAIL HEAD AT OLD RIDGE ROAD PARKING LOT FROM THE PARK OFFICE:

  • 1. From the park office parking lot, head southwest by turning left onto Route 563/ Mountain View Drive.
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  • 2. Proceed 3.5 miles to PA 313-E / PA563-S and turn left.
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  • 3. Proceed 1.2 miles to N Ridge Road and turn left.
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  • 4. Proceed 4.5 miles to Old Ridge Road/Ridge Road and turn left.
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  • 5. Continue on Old Ridge Road/Ridge Road for 0.4 miles to the dead end of the road and park in the lot located there.

 

 

DIRECTIONS TO HIGH BRIDGE TRAIL HEAD AT WEISEL HOSTEL/HIGH BRIDGE TRAILHEAD FROM THE PARK OFFICE:

WEISEL HOSTEL ADDRESS:

7347 Richlandtown Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

*Park in the Weisel Hostel parking lot. The trailhead will be behind the hostel.

  • 1. From the Park Office, head south on Rt. 563 by taking a left out of the park office parking lot.
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  • 2. Drive 2.6 miles on Rt. 563 S to Sterner Mill Rd.
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  • 3. Take a right onto Sterner Mill Rd.
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  • 4. Drive 325 feet to Richlandtown Rd and take a right.
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  • 5. Continue 0.6 miles on Richlandtown Rd until you reach the Weisel Hostel.
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  • 6. Park in the Weisel Hostel parking lot, which is located to the right of the driveway. The trailhead will be behind the hostel.
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**CHANGED**

DIRECTIONS TO  MINK AND CHURCH TRAILHEADS AT OLD RIDGE ROAD PARKING LOT FROM THE PARK OFFICE:

  • 1. From the park office parking lot, head southwest by turning left onto Route 563/ Mountain View Drive.
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  • 2. Proceed 3.5 miles to PA 313-E / PA563-S and turn left.
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  • 3. Proceed 1.2 miles to N Ridge Road and turn left.
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  • 4. Proceed 4.5 miles to Old Ridge Road/Ridge Road and turn left.
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  • 5. Continue on Old Ridge Road/Ridge Road for 0.4 miles to the dead end of the road and park in the lot located there.
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  • For persons with mobility issues or those that require ADA access, please contact the park office at (215)529-7300 to arrange accommodations.

Monday, September 4, 2017 at 10:00am to 1:00pm

Nockamixon State Park
1542 Mountain View Dr., Quakertown, PA 18951-5732

Bureau

State Parks

Categories

Educational Programs, Get Outdoors PA, ExplorePAtrails

Outdoor Activities

Hiking and Walking, Wildlife Watching/Birding

Region

South, East

Hashtag

#naturehikes

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