Camp Woods
Managed by Wissahickon Trails
49 acres2.1 mi of trail
Mayapple LoopHoneysuckle LoopSwitchgrass LoopHoneysuckle Shortcut+1
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Blue Bell
Few parks or trails are on the map in Blue Bell
The biggest trail networks: Camp Woods (2.1 mi), Armentrout Preserve (0.6 mi). 6% of Blue Bell’s land is conserved, about 217 acres. 218 acres are parks and preserves, 34 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
6%
217 acres · of 5.4 sq mi of land
Trails
7.5 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
218 ac
34 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
76%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
3.3 mi
0.1 mi lanes · 3.2 mi paths
Highest peak
331 ft
Sandy Hill
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Camp Woods, with 2.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Armentrout Preserve
Managed by Wissahickon Trails
20 acres0.6 mi of trail
Milkweed Loop
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Wentz Run Park
Park
41 acres0.4 mi of trail
Wentz Run Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
217 conserved acres
6% of Blue Bell’s land. Who manages Blue Bell’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits302 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government119 ac
Joint34 ac
Not recorded87 ac
Conservation Easement · 250 acPrivate Conservation · 120 acLocal Park · 55 acLocal Other or Unknown · 45 acLocal Conservation Area · 45 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 10 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 22 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armentrout Preserve Local Conservation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 85 | Open |
| Camp Woods Preserve Private Conservation | Not recorded | 74 | Open |
| Wentz Run Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 54 | Open |
| Municipal Land Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 26 | Open |
| Wurtz Tract Local Other or Unknown | Other or Unknown Local Government | 19 | Open |
| WT Property Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 4 | Open |
| Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association Private Conservation | Not recorded | 2 | Unknown |
| Prophecy Creek Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Blue Bell
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Blue Bell
Bluestone Country Club Pool
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Blue Bell
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Blue Bell
Sandy Hill331 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Blue Bell
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
10 named trails
Named trails
Horses · 2.2 miUnpaved · 5.1 mi
Mayapple Loop0.6 mi
Milkweed Loop0.6 mi
Honeysuckle Loop0.5 mi
Switchgrass Loop0.5 mi
Wentz Run Trail0.2 mi
Armentrout-Camp Woods Connector0.2 mi
Wentz Run Park Walking Path0.2 mi
Honeysuckle Shortcut0.1 mi
Mayapple-Mason Drive Connector0.1 mi
Barth Loop Trail0.1 mi
Biking & sports
3.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.1 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
3.2 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
18Tennis
5Baseball
3Basketball
1Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Blue Bell: April to June and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 4.4 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Blue Bell →
Questions about parks and trails in Blue Bell
Where can I hike in Blue Bell?
The longest trail networks: Camp Woods, 2.1 miles; Armentrout Preserve, 0.6 miles; Wentz Run Park, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Blue Bell’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Camp Woods (on leash) and Armentrout Preserve (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Blue Bell?
3.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.1 of painted or protected lanes and 3.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Blue Bell?
24,913 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Blue Bell or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 218 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Blue Bell neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →