1. PLACES / HOPEWELL LAKE LOOP - ELVERSON - PENNSYLVANIA
Beautiful lake views with several shaded spots to stop and rest along the way. Keep an eye out for beavers and other wildlife!

Cell Receptions

Fair

ADA Accessible

Not ADA Accessible

Open Season

Spring,Summer,Fall,Winter

Terrain Type

Paved,Dirt,Gravel,Boardwalk

Water Fountain

Yes

Bathrooms

Wheelchair/Stroller Accesible,Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes

Fee

0

Trail Length/Type

2.5 miles

Helpful Trail Information

2.5 miles around Hopewell Lake in beautiful French Creek State Park; very little evlevation change. Bathrooms with running water are in the parking lot and are stroller-friendly. Most sections of the trail are gravel, but the full loop is not ADA accessible. Note: this trail overlaps with several other trails in the park, so follow the circular brown markers labeled "Hopewell Lake Loop". Park by the trailhead kiosk at the Hopewell Lake Parking lot

What gear would you suggest a family bring along?

Grap a park map at the kiosk

What baby or child hazards are there on this hike?

There is a creek feeding into the lake

Trail Website

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/french-creek-state-park

Parking Details

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9eSfRx5hE6iRdKTXA