Schuylkill Highlands

The Schuylkill Highlands is one of seven ‘Conservation Landscape Initiative’ regions in Pennsylvania, and as the name suggests, includes the Schuylkill River Watershed for the most part and the southeastern-most section of the Pennsylvania Highlands.

The Schuylkill Highlands region offers an unparalleled variety of activities to connect you and your family to the rich resources in this area. Plan now to visit the trails, birding sites, cultural & historic areas, destination farms, recreational areas, and water-sport activities.

Scenic trails form an impressive recreational network linking communities and unique resources including French Creek State Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historic Park, the 130-mile-long Schuylkill River Trail, and Hopewell Big Woods.