IN HARBORCREEK
Harborcreek Community Park Trail
Clark Road , Harborcreek ; 814.899.3171 , or harborcreek . org
Relax with a spring hike ! This 1-mile trail winds through lush and tranquil woods at this 130-acre park . You may spot some brightly colored birds or trees and shrubs in bloom .
Shades Beach Park
7000 East Lake Road , Harborcreek ; 814.899.3171 , or harborcreek . org
Put on your muck boots and explore this park that ’ s full of diverse terrain . The 27-acre park includes a beach , the Eight- Mile Creek , woodlands with informal trails , natural cliffs and panoramic views of Lake Erie .
Six Mile Creek Park
Clark Road , Harborcreek ; 814.899.3171 , or harborcreek . org
Don ’ t forget your camera ! You ’ ll want to capture a variety of nature scenes on a hike through this 425-acre park ! Eight native species of trees , 10 varieties of native perennials , a scenic overlook and more are featured on the quarter-mile trail . Other trails are available . Visit the website for more information .
Wintergreen Gorge Trail
Cooper Road , Harborcreek ; erietrails . org
This spectacular 250-foot-wide chasm was formed more than 11,000 years ago when rushing water beneath a melting iceberg carved its way through shale and sandstone en route to Lake Erie . Adjacent to the Penn State Behrend campus , this 1,000-acre site includes a variety of terrain for the novice to the expert hiker or mountain biker .
IN MILLCREEK
Asbury Woods
4105 Asbury Road , Erie ; 814.835.5356 , or asburywoods . org
With 234 natural acres of fields , forests and streams that offer 5 miles of breathtaking trails , this nature center is perfect for a spring hike or mountain bike ride . Try the Greenway Trail to experience a scenic steel footbridge spanning Walnut Creek .
Headwaters Conservation Park
1927 Wager Road , Millcreek ; 814.825.6403 , or headwaterspark . com
Combine learning with a spring hike ! This 35-acre conservation park features 3 miles of trails , an education center , and picnic and natural play areas . Visit the website for details .
Karl Boyes Multipurpose National Recreation Trail
Presque Isle State Park Entrance , 301 Peninsula Drive , Erie ; 814.833.7424 , or dcnr . pa . gov
Breathe in the fresh air of the lake as you take a spring hike or bike ride on this 13.5-mile loop around the park ! The trail provides a nice , even terrain and spectacular views of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie .
Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park
West 8th Street and Seminole Drive , Erie ; 814.453.5323 , or leaferie . org
The beauty of 250 varieties of blooming trees combined with a unique labyrinth at this arboretum make it the perfect setting for a spring hike ! The park includes a wide variety of hiking and biking trails .
Presque Isle State Park Trails
301 Peninsula Drive , Erie ; dcnr . pa . gov
Did you know that Presque Isle State Park has about 15 paved and natural trails for hiking ? Try the 0.7-mile North Pier Trail , which follows the shoreline between North Pier and Beach 11 , along one of the sand ridges . An old firing range used for training during World War II may be seen . Visit the website for descriptions of the 20 miles of pristine trails that the park offers .
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