Skippack Creek Loop Hike
Skippack Creek Loop Hike is a picturesque trail near Collegeville, PA, offering about a 5-mile loop with moderate elevation changes. It features well-marked paths alongside the creek, suitable for hiking, jogging, birdwatching, walking, and is kid-friendly. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but note the trail can be muddy especially after rain or thaw, so appropriate footwear is advised. There are areas to sit and relax by the water, and parking is available at the State Park Pavilion A, which also has bathroom facilities. This trail provides a peaceful setting with scenic views and is close to local amenities like bars and restaurants in Skippack village.
Reviews
This is a nice loop hike. It is just short of 5 miles. A nice place to start is at the Evansburg State Park Pavilion A. If you start there, there is not a lot of elevation change. The main hill to go down is at the start and at the end to come back up to the main parking area. There are bathrooms at this starting point. From this point south on the northwest side of the creek, the trail is well marked (yellow blazes) and is free of horse manure. The same is true of the southwest side of the creek. The northern half of the northwest side of the creek is shared with horses and is more muddy, has manure, and is not well marked. Overall it is a pleasant hike with much of the time having a few of the creek.
Great +- 5 mile hike in Evansburg State park. Hike goes through forest through and along the creek with a moderate elevation gain. Nice place to go anytime a day. Close to the village of Skippack with plenty of bars and good restaurants to go to after the hike.
All of the reviews in AllTrails mention how muddy the trail is so I was expecting a sloppy mess after the melting of snow and ice. I was right. The trail was soupy! Nothing a good pair of grippy, waterproof hiking boots can’t handle. Very nice, easy trail. Avoided some of the muddy sections by walking along the water. The trail was marked well enough to be easy to follow. Just under 5 miles total.
This isn’t a sneaker trail when muddy. Your feet will be slipping in all directions. I’d recommend at least trail shoes for some traction if you don’t mind mushy socks. Otherwise, waterproof hiking boots.
Several lots, but I parked at the State Park Pavilion A. Bathroom available at the park before hitting the trail.
A go-to spot for my boyfriend and I! There’s great levels of hiking for most people and multiple nice spots to sit and relax by the water. Shout out to the artist who painted this that we found in the hollow of a split tree! I don’t have FB, but figured I’d at least post it here.
Very well-maintained trail with beautiful, scenic views. Not too congested either, which is nice