DelawareRiverHikers

I never get tired of hiking Tyler State Park. There's always something new to discover. This Hike will Start an End at the Tyler State Park Covered Bridge Parking Lot. Putting COVERED BRIDGE PARKING LOT NEWTOWN, PA into your GPS should bring you right to it. Or just use the pin. The entrance is pictured in the featured photo. There is a restroom and places to rest along the way. It is a 5 mile hike down a horse path, over a covered bridge, through the woods, down a paved path, across grassy open fields, along a crushed gravel path, next to a mountain stream, up a rock staircase and down to the damn. Then will follow a trail along Neshaminy creek back to our starting point. It is a vigorous trail with multiple elevation changes. This path will be muddy in spots. I find good hiking boots and a walking stick to be very useful. This is a rolling hill hike with some steep embankments. Besides the beautiful scenery, spotting deer, red fox and people on horseback is common. We'll also leave a painted Rock or 2 with an inspirational saying to mark our presence. Bring water and maybe a protein bar. Expect a good workout. However, we will hike a moderate pace (2mph) taking our time and stopping when needed. It's not a race, but rather an enjoyable hike. I've added pictures to give you a feel for the trail. Hope you can make it. Contact # 609-540-2513 Paul

This 4+ mile Hike will Start an End at the Kettle Run Rd trailhead pictured in the feature photo. It is basically flat with some rolling small hills. There are porta pots at the start and halfway points. We'll be hiking parts of the red, yellow, green, blue, white and black trails. Our hike will take us past several bodies of water, over small tributaries, through different types of woodlands and past friendship circles. We'll take a short break at the Borton Rd trailhead which is about halfway. Expect to see various types of wildlife, beaver dams and different forms of vegetation. This is a diverse and beautiful trail worthy of some photos. We'll stop frequently to break, take a picture or just enjoy the moment. Taking our time is a more enjoyable way of experiencing nature and the hike. I also plan on leaving a painted inspirational rock at some point to mark our presence. Should be fun. I've included some pictures so you know what to expect. Hope you can make it. Paul contact # 609-540-2513

This hike will start an End at the entrance located at the end of Deacon Rd pictured in the feature photo. This is a 4 mile rolling trail with some small hills. We'll walk along Rancocas creek and through the woods with various types of plant growth. There will be some wet spots. I recommend hiking boots and water. There are NO rest rooms but plenty of places to stop and rest along the way. Rarely do I hike here without spotting some wildlife. Deer, fox, Beavers and very large turtles just to mention some. And early morning is the best time to see them. At some point along the way, we'll leave a painted rock (my trademark), for others to find. It's a fun way to mark our presence and leave an inspiring message. I've added some pictures to give you a feel for the trail. Hope you can make it.

Pictured in the feature photo is the Entrance to Core Creek Park. Use this entrance and follow directions to Duchess Lane. Or use Pin. This Hike will Start an End at Duchess lane parking area. There is plenty of parking and rest rooms here. The hike will be about 5 miles on winding trails, through woods with slight hills, along the banks of lake Luxembourg and down some paths next to open fields. This is a rugged trail with tree roots, some rocky trails and wet spots along the way. As always, I recommend water to drink. You can dehydrate even in the winter. Hiking boots are a must. And I also use a hiking stick, which I find very useful. Pictures don't do it justice. It's natural beauty and diversity needs to be seen, to appreciate it. So come out and have a look. You'll be glad you did. Also, I've yet to hike Core Creek without seeing wildlife, usually Deer but often woodpeckers and other birds. As usual, I've posted some pictures to give you a feel for the trail. Hope you can make it. Paul contact# 609-540-2513