The Civilian Conservation Corps built the Hopewell Dam in the 1930s, which damns French Creek to create a 68-acre warm-water lake. The fish that call this lake home are bass, panfish, chain pickerel, northern pike, muskellunge, and walleye, and you can find anglers ice fishing in colder months.

Chloé Perceval

June 3, 2022

Hiking

From here, you have a nice view of the small dam and the lake.

Chloé Perceval

June 6, 2022

Running

From here, you have a nice view of the small dam and the lake.

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#1.

Lenape/Mill Creek/Hopewell Furnace

19.8km

05:28

350m

Hike the challenging 12.3-mile Lenape/Mill Creek/Hopewell Furnace trail, exploring forests, Hopewell Lake, and historic sites.

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#2.

Boone and Lenape Trail Loop

11.5km

03:10

190m

200m

Hike the moderate 7.1-mile Boone and Lenape Trail Loop in French Creek State Park, featuring lakes, forests, and varied terrain.

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#3.

French Creek Long Loop

18.4km

05:11

380m

This difficult 11.4-mile hiking loop in French Creek State Park features varied terrain, historical sites, and scenic views of Hopewell Lake

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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