Moderate
Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Philadelphia
There are 144 hikes near Philadelphia in our database that fit. They average 1.9 km and 41 m (135 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 5.0 km.
That is 77 percent of the 188 routes we map near Philadelphia. They are shorter than the local average, 1.9 km against 5.9 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 41 m (135 ft) against 128 m (420 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
Easy
Delaware · United States
- Distance
- 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 65 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
Easy
Delaware · United States
- Distance
- 3.2 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 36 m
- Typical duration
- 43 min
Easy
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 34 m
- Typical duration
- 22 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 62 m
- Typical duration
- 41 min
- River
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.0 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 22 m
- Typical duration
- 15 min
- River
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.8 km / 3.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 105 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 9 min
- Lake
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 36 m
- Typical duration
- 23 min
- Lake
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 42 m
- Typical duration
- 28 min
- Alpine meadow
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 48 m
- Typical duration
- 31 min
- River
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 34 m
- Typical duration
- 22 min
- River
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 56 m
- Typical duration
- 37 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 57 m
- Typical duration
- 38 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 62 m
- Typical duration
- 41 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 26 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 2.0 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 43 m
- Typical duration
- 28 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 5.0 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 110 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 12 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 18 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 3.3 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 72 m
- Typical duration
- 47 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.0 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 23 m
- Typical duration
- 15 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 18 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
- Lake
- Wildlife watching
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 35 m
- Typical duration
- 23 min
- Canyon and gorge
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 73 m
- Typical duration
- 48 min
- Mountain
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 29 m
- Typical duration
- 19 min
- Panoramic viewpoint
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 90 m
- Typical duration
- 59 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 60 m
- Typical duration
- 39 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 80 m
- Typical duration
- 53 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 12 m
- Typical duration
- 8 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 36 m
- Typical duration
- 24 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 68 m
- Typical duration
- 45 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 12 m
- Typical duration
- 8 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.7 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 37 m
- Typical duration
- 24 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 57 m
- Typical duration
- 38 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 26 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.0 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 22 m
- Typical duration
- 15 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 41 m
- Typical duration
- 27 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 14 m
- Typical duration
- 9 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 59 m
- Typical duration
- 39 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 75 m
- Typical duration
- 50 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 50 m
- Typical duration
- 33 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 35 m
- Typical duration
- 23 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 31 m
- Typical duration
- 20 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 52 m
- Typical duration
- 34 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 64 m
- Typical duration
- 42 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 31 m
- Typical duration
- 20 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 25 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Waymarked route
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky RunDelaware | 2.9 km | 86 m | 44 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Brandywine TrailDelaware | 4.5 km | 65 m | 1 hr 1 min | Easy | April to October |
| Creekside TrailDelaware | 3.2 km | 36 m | 43 min | Easy | April to October |
| Hidden PondDelaware | 2.3 km | 37 m | 33 min | Easy | April to October |
| Summit TrailNew Jersey | 1.6 km | 34 m | 22 min | Easy | April to October |
| Beaver Pond - Quaker Bridge TrailNew Jersey | 2.8 km | 62 m | 41 min | Easy | April to October |
| Nature TrailNew Jersey | 1.0 km | 22 m | 15 min | Easy | April to October |
| Peak TrailPennsylvania | 0.5 km | 10 m | 7 min | Easy | April to October |
| Parvin Lake (Green) TrailNew Jersey | 4.8 km | 105 m | 1 hr 9 min | Easy | April to October |
| Thundergust Lake (Yellow) TrailNew Jersey | 1.6 km | 36 m | 23 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Hidden Pond, Creekside Trail, Brandywine Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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