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Summary: Although this is a loop hike, I strongly suggest beginning with the left or lower side of the loop. This will keep the stream on your right side the entire hike. You'll begin by crossing a small stream on a bridge - to the left of the Tucquan Glen sign. It's an easy hike with part of it along an old logging road. Follow the blue blazes. You'll pass the remains of an old homestead. The gorge will narrow as you get closer to the halfway point and you'll have some beautiful waterfalls over huge rocks. At the halfway point you'll reach the railroad tracks. Turn right along the tracks and cross the bridge over Tuquan Creek. After another 100 feet or so the trail will head sharply uphill on the right. The stream will be out of sight for the first third of the return trip but the trail returns to it soon. Trailhead: From Lancaster take Prince Street south through town to where Rte. 324 splits off. Follow Rte. 324 until it meets River Road. Turn left (South) along River road approximately 2 miles to the Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve sign on the right. Conversely you can get there by following River Road South from Columbia. Tuquan Glen is located between Pequea and Holtwood. (Lat:39.51845 Lon:-76.20368) Trail Guides for Tucquan Glen Loop: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: N/A Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Babione, who has posted 4 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by de on 10/25/2009 Really nice trail, well marked, and lots of scenery! May not be suitable for children under 7-8, as there are some pretty steep climbs over rocks, but if your kids are used to hiking, it shouldn't be a big deal. Beautiful fall color right now! 
Reviewed by Bridget on 8/9/2009 Went to this place for the first time ,and it is a mess. There is no maps or signs to help you on the path. My cousin went here on a feild trip and the tour guide told him there was a bike trial for horses and bikes. NO way there is steep,steep hills with rocks the size of boulders on all the paths there.A horse could break a hip if you bought it there. And we started a 1:00 and did not get out there until 5:00. We were lost in the woods because there was no signs aroung to help us. For future people going there, do not bring your bikes or horse(s). This trail is not well maintained. I almost got poison ivy. This is not a good trail to hike on at all!
Reviewed by A on 7/21/2009 I grew up right down the street, so I spent a huge amount of time back here. I've been hiking it since I was five, it can be a little troublesome for small kids, for them I'd recommend the lower trail. Honestly I wish they hadn't put the bridges in, they really weren't needed. Also, last time I checked horseback riding was okay as well.
Reviewed by Pamela on 7/12/2009 I have been hiking this trail for a few years and it is my by far my favorite. It is well maintained. It does have a couple challenges but thats what i like. I was glad to see when they put a foot bridge in where it was starting to get narrow so you could keep going. Once you get to the end at the river it is all worth it. Its very peaceful 
Reviewed by kb on 3/31/2009 it was good i probly wont go again though just ent with friends
Reviewed by Stefan on 12/2/2008 If your younger and want to enjoy a real hike, go along the stream (jumping rocks, climbing rock ledges and trees) When you arrive, ignore the yellow gate which will lead you to the overlook. Instead follow the trail the leads straight. (Before entering the yellow gate) Once your on foot and have started walking, make the first left and continue straight until you can hear the stream and follow your ears. There is one path that leads off the trail to the right which will go down hill that can be rough for noobs but it leads straight to the stream. you can follow it either way for an enjoyable time. PLEASE KEEP YOUR TRASH
Reviewed by Andy on 10/13/2008 Go now. I went last weekend and the leaves are just starting to change colors and its beautiful! I have been hiking here for 12 yrs, always a favorite place to go here in Lancaster Co. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Lisa on 6/28/2008 This is a beautiful hike with plenty of opportunities to get your feet wet. My husband with a 30 pound 2-year-old in a backpack carrier & I with a 20 pound 1-year-old in my backpack carrier took around 2 hours to complete this hike. We rarely stopped, though we were being extra careful since we had the babies. You'd be moving if you made it in an hour like the submitter states. That's too fast to enjoy what the glen has to offer. There are so many nice rock formations and views, I'd hate to go through that fast, even without the babies. I wouldn't recommend ages less than 8 to hike this on their own, though we saw two ladies with a herd of little kids playing in the water...how they did it, I'll never know. Take lunch & enjoy! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Lancaster County Hiking, Lancaster County Trails, Lancaster County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||