Explore French
Creek State Park

Walnut Crossing’s apartments near French Creek State Park are the perfect location for an outdoor enthusiast looking for a new home! Our luxurious townhomes and apartment homes at Walnut Crossing have spacious floor plans and generous storage space to easily accommodate all of your hiking and camping equipment. Your new home will be close to historic Valley Forge National Park, Schuylkill Valley Park, and breathtaking French Creek State Park.

French Creek State Park reaches across Chester and Berks counties for you to explore the forests, lakes, wetlands, and fields all along the park’s namesake, French Creek. The park is open year-round from dusk until dawn, so you will be able to experience the glorious outdoors in all four seasons just outside your door at Walnut Crossing’s apartments near French Creek State Park.

The park naturalist leads many evening talks and demonstrations to help you learn more about the park that will be so close to your new home. Walks and hikes led by the park naturalist will help guide you in your exploration of the many rare animals and plants in the habitats of the park. French Creek State Park is an important bird area as designated by the National Audubon Society and an important mammal area as designated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, so there will always be exciting wildlife to observe as you hike through the beautiful lands and forests that span 7,730 acres.

The many trails in the park are great for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Hiking trails consist of lengths between 1 mile to 8 miles and range from more difficult to most difficult, so a more seasoned hiker will have an engaging experience with these trails. The 20 miles of mountain biking trails are rated difficult because of the rocky terrain, and they will have you climbing hills and crossing streams through the forests surrounding French Creek. Horseshoe Trail is the designated 140 mile horseback riding trail that spans from the Valley Forge National Historic Site to the Appalachian Trail near Harrisburg.

If the more adventurous and active route isn’t your style, then there are many easy going options for you to camp and fish at French Creek State Park. You can take it easy on the lake or enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors.

Our apartments nearby French Creek State Park are conveniently close to many adventurous outdoor opportunities. Call to find out more about Walnut Crossing or to schedule a tour today!