French Creek State Park is a 7,730-acre park filled with forests, lakes, and wetlands. This is the largest patch of contiguous forest between Washington D.C. and New York City.

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June 4, 2025

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French Creek State Park spans 7,730 acres of forest, lakes, wetlands, and fields, making it the largest contiguous stretch of forest between Washington, D.C., and New York City. Historically, it was an early American industrial site, and today, it offers year-round opportunities to hike, fish, camp, and bike on protected lands. Visitors can book a variety of campsites online, including yurts, cottages, modern cabins, and group tenting areas.

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#1.

Brush loop from Union Township

7.39km

02:04

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hopewell Dam – Hopewell Lake loop from Union Township

8.90km

02:27

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Miller Point Rock Formation – Hopewell Dam loop from Hopewell Tract

16.0km

04:29

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

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French Creek State Park & campground

#1.

Brush loop from Union Township

#2.

Hopewell Dam – Hopewell Lake loop from Union Township

#3.

Miller Point Rock Formation – Hopewell Dam loop from Hopewell Tract

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