Spring Hiking Around Lewisburg

CENTURY 21 Mertz & Associates April 21, 2024

Looking for a fun, engaging way to stretch your legs this spring? You'll find a wide variety of hiking trails near Lewisburg, offering a great way to enjoy the outdoors with rolling hills, scenic farmlands, historic forests, and plenty more to spot along the way. With plants abloom and wildlife abuzz, spring is the perfect time to see it all. Our real estate agents are here to point you toward some of the best trails with our guide to spring hiking around Lewisburg.

Dales Ridge Trail – 1471 Strawbridge Rd., Lewisburg, PA 17837

If you're looking for a relatively easy trail that offers great views and a repeatable route near Lewisburg homes for sale, then Dale's Ridge Trail is well worth a visit. Dales Ridge Trail is a 2.4-mile loop trail overseen by the Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy and is home to a variety of natural habitats. During your hike, you'll enjoy views of Buffalo Valley from above, a colorful variety of wildflowers with different blooms depending on when you visit, and the chance to spot some of the many bird species that call the area home.
Buffalo Valley Rail Trail – Market St., Lewisburg, PA 17837

Looking for a longer hike? The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, which runs 10.28 miles from Lewisburg to Mifflinburg, might be just what you're seeking. This trail features asphalt and gravel surfaces, which make it popular for a variety of activities. Enjoy a hike on foot, lace up your inline skates, hop on your mountain bike, or even step into a pair of cross-country skis during the winter. This is the longest trail in the Lewisburg area, with trailheads (and restroom accommodations) in Lewisburg, Vicksburg, and Mifflinburg.
Koons Trail – N. 4th St. at Hassenplug Covered Bridge, Mifflinburg, PA 17844

A 1-mile trail that runs along Buffalo Creek near the historic Hassenplug Covered Bridge, Koons Trail is another trail in the Lewisburg area near Mifflinburg homes for sale overseen by the Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy. Its location along a creek makes this trail ideal for a birding-themed hike during the spring, and the wildflower meadows add a gorgeous splash of color to the landscape during this time of year.
Merrill Linn Trail – Mohn Mill Rd. & Pipeline Rd., Allenwood, PA 17810

Located just a few mile's drive from Lewisburg, the Merrill Linn Trail is a 1-mile loop trail which connects with the Mid-State Trail along Mohn Mill Road. Spring is a wonderful time to explore this trail, with vibrant cinnamon and interrupted ferns adding color to the landscape. It's also a great trail for people who love spotting wildlife. Many forest amphibians breed in the vernal pools here, and the lush ecosystems also attract a wide range of other wildlife that you might spot during your journey.

Searching for a home that makes it easy to enjoy all of your favorite Lewisburg outdoor activities? Our local team is here to help you accomplish your real estate goals. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Lewisburg, PA area.