Mount Holly Marsh Preserve

Mount Holly Marsh Preserve

by | May 4, 2024 | Challenging Trails, Easy Trails, Hiking Locations, Moderately Challenging Trails

Mount Holly Marsh has 7 miles of trails ranging from easy to challenging.  There is hunting permitted in the area so wear orange and be mindful of hunting seasons.  You can fish in Mountain Creek.  The trail can be a bit muddy at time during the wet season and also along the creek.

Plenty of room in the parking lot to have a potluck but it can be buggy in the summer.
Cassell’s Grille is close by in Mount Holly Springs and a good option for dinner.
Link to their website

Trail Information:

Marsh Loop Trail is approximately 2.2 miles (out and back) and is marked with blue blazes. The Marsh Loop begins at the parking area and is the starting point for the park’s trail network. Follow this trail to connect with the Spring, Creek, Briar and Ridge Trails. For an easy hike, try this trail.

Lamberton Trail is about 1 mile (out and back) of steep, rocky terrain marked with a white blaze. This trail is best left to more experienced hikers. The Lamberton Trail begins near the parking area.

Spring Trail is about 0.5* mile long (one way) and marked with green blazes. Take this easy path to view the bountiful, bubbling spring.

Creek Trail is about 1.4* miles (loop) in length and is indicated with red blazes. For an easy to moderate hike, try this scenic trail.

Briar Trail is about 1.2* miles (one way) and is marked with orange blazes. Hikers who want a moderate challenge should try this trail.

Ridge Trail is about 2.2* miles (out and back) of moderate to steep, wooded terrain marked with yellow blazes. Hikers who want more of a challenge should take this trail.

 

General Directions:
From Route 81 exit 47A Route 34 South

Go through Mt Holly Springs
Shortly after leaving town, the trail head road is just after the old Log Cabin Restaurant on right.

1 Lakeside Drive
Mt Holly Springs, PA 17065

Link to their website

Link to Download Brochure and Trail Map

 

Mount Holly Marsh Trail Map

Link to driving map

AT Parking Lot on 325

AT Parking Lot on 325

by | Nov 6, 2023 | Challenging Trails, Easy Trails, Hiking Locations, Moderately Challenging Trails

There are several trail options available from this parking lot.  Heading South on the AT, you can climb back up Peter’s Mountain to the View.  You can walk the lower road in and out for an easy, flat walk in the woods.  You could take the AT North with a steep climb and do an out and back for any mileage.  The AT eventually connects with the Horseshoe Trail terminus.  Or you can do a 5.1 mile hike which is very strenuous with 1,200 feet elevation to the fire tower. It will take over 2 hours to finish.  This trail uses several connecting trails to form a loop.

The lot has plenty of parking, this area is heavily traveled when the thru-hikers come through in the Summer.

General Directions:

From Rt. 322 to Dauphin.  In Dauphin take Rt. 225 toward Halifax.  Before going up Peter’s Mountain turn RIGHT on Rt. 325.  Go 10 miles to the A.T.  parking lot  on the RIGHT.  Park in the bottom lot along the creek.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Halifax, PA 17032

Link to map

There is plenty of room to have a potluck in the parking lot afterwards or head back to the intersection of Routes 325 and 225 to eat at 3Bs during the summer months.