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If you’re looking for a spot to get some solitude among nature in southeastern Pennsylvania, Fernbrook Park offers just that. Just over half an hour by car from Allentown and a little over an hour from Philadelphia, Fernbrook Park is an unassuming plot of forest along the Unami Creek. It’s got a short walking trail that loops along the banks of the creek, through the woods, and past a pond. Besides making for a scenic stroll, the park also has a variety of wildlife both in and out of the water \u2014 it’s a serene stop for fishing or checking some birds off your species list.<\/p>\n
Fernbrook Park might be better likened to a small nature preserve than a traditional recreational park. You won’t find sports fields or a playground. Instead, it’s a quiet tract dominated by trees and wildlife in the cozy, lakeside Pennsylvania town of Pennsburg<\/a>. The park is also small \u2014 the walking trail, which is its main feature, covers just about 0.5 miles<\/a>. It’s mostly flat, with an “easy” rating from AllTrails reviewers.<\/p>\n For its short length, the trail offers a decent amount of scenery. A couple of past hikers noted that it has close-up access to the creek, where you can watch some rapids flow over a streambed strewn with boulders.\u00a0One\u00a0Google Maps<\/a> review described it as “a very nice walking trail that includes passing by the Unami Creek and circles around to a pond full of lily pads.” You’re unlikely to encounter many others on the trail, as past visitors have reported it being crowd-free. That makes it ideal for a peaceful outdoor break, a bit of birdwatching, or a leisurely walk with your dog.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Wildlife by the Unami Creek in Fernbrook Park<\/p>\n Fernbrook Park has the distinction of sitting in the Upper Unami Creek watershed, which the Natural Lands Trust<\/a> identifies as having one of the largest forests in southeastern Pennsylvania and high-quality water. It also provides a habitat for a rich variety of wildlife, particularly birds. The park is listed as a birding hotspot on eBird<\/a>. Some of the birds you’ll\u00a0likely spot here include Acadian flycatchers, wood thrushes, and brown-headed cowbirds. Because of its creek, some water-oriented birds like herons and mallards have also been reported at the park.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, for anglers, the Unami Creek offers bank fishing access<\/a>.\u00a0The creek section near Fernbrook Park isn’t stocked, but there are various native fish species\u00a0like bass and crappie. One previous visitor<\/a> summed up their experience in a short review: “Awesome fishing.” Just note that you’ll need a Pennsylvania fishing license, which is available to buy online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Travelers scoping out more outdoor recreation have some nearby options to Fernbrook Park, too. Less than a 15-minute drive away is the Green Lane Reservoir, a popular park for lake views and trails<\/a>. If you’re looking for an interesting town to check out in the area, head to Quakertown, home to some antique shops and festivals<\/a>. Fernbrook Park is around a 15-minute drive from there, so you have access to both a downtown strip and the outdoors.<\/p>\n
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