The Crum Woods encompasses 220 acres of mostly forested land straddling the Crum Creek in Swarthmore, PA. Most of this land is adjacent to the developed portion of the Swarthmore College campus. The woods contain walking trails and provide recreational opportunities for the Swarthmore College community as well as visitors to the campus. In addition to recreational uses, the woods are an integral part of 35 courses in 12 academic departments.
The Crum Woods of Swarthmore College is one of the last remaining forested areas in Delaware County, Pa. With roughly 3.5 miles of walking trails extending over more than 200 acres of land. The woods are open to visitors from sunup to sundown; visitors proceed at their own risk.
Preserving the Crum Woods is one of many active environmental initiatives on the Swarthmore Campus.
The idyllic 425-acre arboretum that makes up the Swarthmore College campus is often named one of the most beautiful in the country. Located just 11 miles from Philadelphia, the rolling hills, flowering trees, and hiking trails offer a nature escape on the edge of a busy metropolis.
