There is no need to drive hours for a proper leaf-peeping trip this fall, the Main Line and Chester County have plenty of their own. Wissahickon Valley Park in Chestnut Hill remains a favorite for hikers and mountain bikers alike, with rolling hills that offer sweeping views of red, orange, and yellow canopy from its highest points, along with the region's last remaining covered bridge tucked inside.
For something a little slower, Marsh Creek State Park's 1,700 acres in Chester County center on a reservoir where early morning mist rising off the water makes for one of the more striking fall scenes in the region, and the trail loop around it offers foliage views from nearly every angle. And for those who would rather sit back than hike, the West Chester Railroad's Fall Foliage Express runs a no-sweat-required leaf-peeping journey through Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back, departing several times a day on select November weekends from a cozy heated train car.
- Wissahickon Valley Park in Chestnut Hill offers sweeping foliage views and the region's only remaining covered bridge
- Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County spans 1,700 acres centered on a scenic reservoir loop trail
- The West Chester Railroad's Fall Foliage Express runs scenic train rides through Chester Creek Valley on select November weekends
- All three options are within easy reach of the Main Line for a half-day or full-day fall outing
Whichever route you take this season, peak color on the Main Line is worth carving out an afternoon for.
Attribution: Main Line Today
Photo Credit: Courtesy of New Hope PA
