Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail
4.3 mi · ▲ 143 ft · 1 hr 30 min
Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail is a 4.3-mile out-and-back near Yardley, PA. It is mostly level, with 143 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail
4.3 mi · ▲ 143 ft · 1 hr 30 min
Elevation 65–229 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail · 40.25739, -74.85600
Weather Sep 5: Overcast, high 80°F / low 68° · precip 4% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:32 AM · sunset 7:27 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail, heading W.
- 2.2 miReach Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.3 mi in (~36 min). Leave by 6:31 PM for the 7:27 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail Trailhead
- Scudder Falls Bridge Shared Use Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 1.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Bowman Hill & Saint Clair Pond via Delaware Canal Towpath 15.3 mi · ▲ 336 ft
- Ridge Trail (white) Viewpoint–Scenic Overlook - Delaware River, 6 viewpoints 15.3 mi · ▲ 787 ft
- Scenic Overlook - Delaware River–Scudder Falls Bridge Shared Use Viewpoint, 6 sights 15.6 mi · ▲ 1,015 ft
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