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    A Delaware County Hiking Trail Offers Natural And Urban Settings

    August 13, 2024 /

    The 5.5-mile Springfield Trail (located in Delaware County) is a moderately-challenging hike with 13 trailheads that offers a variety of sights and sounds. It follows several tributaries, travels alongside a highway, through residential areas, and along railroad tracks, while encircling a shopping mall. We started our hike at the Paper Mill Road trailhead and soon came across a number of painted murals adjacent to the 476 Blue Route expressway. It was surprising how quickly the sounds disappeared and we felt immersed in nature. This trail is different than many in that it dips in and out of civilization, from the sprawling Smedley Park, along various creeks, runs alongside a residential…

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