tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29508472409055157202024-02-20T15:44:33.401-05:00Southeastern PA HikingHiking in Southeastern PA and BeyondSoutheast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-33729228913450637162016-07-26T11:26:00.002-04:002016-07-26T11:26:45.021-04:00Horse-Shoe Trail - Welkinweir to Davis Lane<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Tuesday, July 12, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 11.08 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.2 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:59:37</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 87 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult<br />
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It's been a while since I posted on my blog and as usual, it's not dead! I've been hiking a number of times since my last post but have been to places that I've already explored and written about. To write about them again seems to be a little on the redundant side in my opinion, especially if they're short hikes. There are a few local ones that I return to frequently when I get the urge to head out and to top this off, I've hiked quite a few places in the area and am running out of new destinations that are within a reasonable driving distance. Eventually, I'll be expanding the distances I drive to explore but for personal reasons, I don't go too far from home. If you'd like to see the pictures from some of my recent adventures, check out the photo albums on my Facebook page.<br />
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With that being said, my adventure on July 12 brought me to <a href="http://www.welkinweir.org/" target="_blank">Welkinweir</a> to explore a section of the Horse-Shoe Trail that I hadn't yet hiked and it turned out to be a pretty good adventure.<br />
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Address:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Green+Valleys+Association/@40.153949,-75.681553,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x397165ea5af0a6f9!8m2!3d40.153949!4d-75.681553" target="_blank">1368 Prizer Road</a><br />
Pottstown, PA 19465<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'17.6%22N+75%C2%B041'06.4%22W/@40.154894,-75.6862132,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.154892!4d-75.685117" target="_blank">40.154892, -75.685117</a><br />
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For a copy of the trail maps and guidebook, you can contact the <a href="http://hstrail.dreamhosters.com/" target="_blank">Horseshoe Trail Conservancy</a> ($15). You can also obtain the maps and guidebook at <a href="http://www.ems.com/guide-to-the-horse-shoe-trail/1316656.html" target="_blank">Eastern Mountain Sports</a> ($22.95). If you have patience, I'd order directly from the conservancy, more than a 50% markup at EMS? Wow...<br />
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To start out my adventure, I decided to walk around some of the grounds to check out the gardens of Welkinweir before heading to the Horse-Shoe Trail. Note that Welkinweir is open to members only during the weekends. If you're not a member, you can go during the week. Although I didn't check it out, there's an estate you can take a tour of as well.<br />
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I noted above that the temperature was 87 degrees. I arrived there early so at the time, the temperature was around 74-75 degrees so it was quite comfortable to start the adventure. Of course as the day progressed, it got pretty toasty.<br />
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View of "The Great Pond" looking toward the Horse-Shoe Trail. Once you cross over the bridge on the far end, the connecting trail is along the tree line. I caught sight of a bald eagle along that tree line but unfortunately, no pictures as it took off pretty quickly. Rats! One day, I'll get a picture of one!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Spring house next to "The Great Pond"</i></td></tr>
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As you cross over the bridge on the far end of the pond, you'll find the remnants of a fireplace of sorts. Right next to it is where you'll find the connecting trail that will lead you to the Horse-Shoe Trail.<br />
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Once on the connecting trail (heading south), you'll find this map of Welkinweir for those who have hiked the Horse-Shoe Trail and are making their way to the estate. The red arrow on the left center side of the map is where I was.<br />
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Once you get to the Horse-Shoe Trail, you'll find the below marker. Going left (east) will take you to Warwick County Park and going right (west) will take you to Valley Forge and was the direction I went.<br />
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Once you get to the Horse-Shoe Trail, you immediately start with a nice, long, and in some parts, steep uphill climb and a good way to begin an adventure! This section of the trail was the most difficult.<br />
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The trail levels off for a distance and as it turns to the south, you also begin a descent back down the hill.<br />
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As expected, some of the Horse-Shoe Trail is slightly overgrown but it wasn't difficult to get through. This is one reason I almost always wear long pants on the trail regardless of the temperature!<br />
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As you start making your way down the opposite side of the hill, you'll end up next to private property and walking down a dirt driveway. It's hard to tell from the picture but this hill was somewhat steep. Not so bad on the way down but on the way back up after hiking several miles took some effort!<br />
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The dirt driveway eventually lets you out on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B008'46.9%22N+75%C2%B041'05.5%22W/@40.1463611,-75.6870407,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.146357!4d-75.684852" target="_blank">Fairview Road</a> (or Nantmeal Village Road, it's listed as both on Google Maps) and across <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B008'45.6%22N+75%C2%B041'02.3%22W/@40.1459921,-75.6861507,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.145988!4d-75.683962" target="_blank">Route 100</a>. Be careful crossing, this is a busy road!<br />
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The second challenge of the day! Once you cross over Route 100, you'll be climbing another hill. Like the first hill, it's a good workout to climb and is pretty steep in some parts.<br />
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Just to give you an idea on how steep the hills in this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail are, here's a screenshot from a different topographical map. If you're not familiar on how to read a topographical map, each line on this map represents 10 feet of elevation gain and the closer the lines are to each other, the more steep the hill is.<br />
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Granted, these hills weren't huge by any means but as of recently, my hikes have been on relatively easy terrain so for this to be the beginning (and end) of my hike, my legs were pretty tired by the time my adventure had ended.<br />
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Be forewarned...once you reach the top of this hill, the Horse-Shoe Trail will bring you directly alongside private property. No big deal, right? Usually, the answer to this would be "yes" but in this case, there's a dog on the property that wasn't entirely friendly, not on a leash, and was easily within a few feet of me barking while it followed me along the property line next to the trail.<br />
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It never set foot on the trail itself and looked to have some sort of shock collar on it but if you're not dog friendly, this could easily make one quite uncomfortable. It was annoying enough that the dog didn't stop barking until I got away from the property, I couldn't imagine what it would be like to someone who gets freaked out by dogs.<br />
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The funny part was, because of the dog barking at me and getting so close, I totally forgot about how tired I was from climbing the hill that led up to that property! Fortunately, the dog must have been inside the home on my return to Welkinweir so I didn't have to deal with it.<br />
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Once you get to the top of the hill and past the barking dog (ha!), the trail turns to the east with a very gradual uphill climb. Take note that in this area, you should pay attention to the trail markers to make sure you stay on the Horse-Shoe Trail, there are numerous side trails scattered throughout this section.<br />
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In this section of the trail, it bounces between going southeast to northeast and back again.<br />
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The next road the Horse-Shoe Trail will lead you to is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B008'31.3%22N+75%C2%B040'14.6%22W/@40.1420431,-75.6729087,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.142039!4d-75.67072!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">Green Lane</a>. Once you get to this dirt road, the trail takes a turn to the south.<br />
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After following Green Lane for a short distance, the trail takes a turn to the west on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B008'19.8%22N+75%C2%B040'17.5%22W/@40.1388281,-75.6737237,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.138824!4d-75.671535!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">Bartlett Lane</a>.<br />
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After following Bartlett Lane for a short distance, the Horse-Shoe Trail takes another turn off the road <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B008'14.9%22N+75%C2%B040'34.0%22W/@40.1374751,-75.6783047,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.137471!4d-75.676116!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">to the south</a> and back into the woods.<br />
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After heading south for a distance, the Horse-Shoe Trail takes another turn to the west and alongside some wheat fields.<br />
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As the trail skirts along the perimeter of the wheat fields, it changes directions from west to south a few times.<br />
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As you get beyond the wheat fields, the trail then turns to the east. Like the other section of the Horse-Shoe Trail I had passed through, there are a few side trails so be sure to keep an eye on the trail markers.<br />
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This is one of the side trails I'm talking about. It's in very good shape which tells me it's still in use so if you happen to miss the trail marker, you likely wouldn't know you're on the wrong trail until you run into private property. The Horse-Shoe Trail made a turn to the left.<br />
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As the trail takes another turn to the south, you'll end up alongside private property and on this dirt driveway.<br />
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Once you get to the end (or beginning really) of the driveway, you'll be alongside the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'40.9%22N+75%C2%B040'41.4%22W/@40.1280171,-75.6803647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.128013!4d-75.678176!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">Horseshoe Trail</a> road and turning to the southeast.<br />
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The fortunate part of this is that at least for a short distance, you can avoid walking on the road. It's not a busy road by any means but if you don't like road walking, you can stay in the grass alongside it. At this point, the trail passes the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'36.2%22N+75%C2%B040'29.9%22W/@40.1267371,-75.6771677,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.126733!4d-75.674979!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">intersection</a> of the Horseshoe Trail (road) and Birchrun Road.<br />
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Although it wasn't necessary, I crossed over the Horseshoe Trail road so that I could continue walking in the grass. On the way back, I just walked along the road.<br />
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A little something I wasn't aware of. The Horse-Shoe Trail has been re-routed in this section of the trail. On my trail map, it has me continuing down the Horseshoe Trail road for a while longer before turning off. There was nothing on the the Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy's <a href="http://hstrail.dreamhosters.com/" target="_blank">website</a> about the re-route and I'm not sure if it's temporary or permanent. The trail is frequently re-routed, sometimes to get it back into the woods instead of a roadside so it's no surprise.<br />
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The re-route will take you northeast along <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'32.8%22N+75%C2%B040'20.3%22W/@40.1257851,-75.6745067,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.125781!4d-75.672318!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">Jaine Lane</a> which runs for a decent distance before entering back into the woods. This was probably the longest section of road walking for this adventure. <br />
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Jaine Lane gradually turns to the east and once it heads back to the woods, it turns to the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'45.3%22N+75%C2%B039'56.9%22W/@40.1292631,-75.6680047,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.129259!4d-75.665816!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">south</a>.<br />
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This is where things got a bit interesting for me. Although I did my best to follow the directions posted on the re-route notice, I still ended up walking in circles for a short time. In the above note, it stated to enter the woods in the back of the property. Well, I took that literally and ended up walking around the perimeter of someone's yard looking for the trail leading into the woods. I couldn't find it until after I looped back around to Jaine Lane and back on the trail. The second time around, I spotted the trail marker (which I should have seen the first time!) and made my way into the woods.<br />
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The below bear statue is on the property of the home I ended up walking around. If you own this property and somehow manage to read my blog post, my apologies for walking around on your property, it wasn't intentional!<br />
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After getting temporarily "lost" I spotted the yellow trail marker leading into the woods (the one I should have seen) and was on my way. This wasn't the end of my screwing up though. As I was hiking through this section of the woods, I made a wrong turn on a side trail. Remember how I said you should keep an eye on the trail markers? Well, this is why. After doubling back, the marker signifying a turn in the trail was well defined and I completely missed it!<br />
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I normally have no problems taking wrong turns or getting "lost" but when you're hiking the Horse-Shoe Trail, you're also hiking alongside or through private property in places. The last thing I want to do is anger a resident who doesn't want people on their property and/or creating an issue with those who help to maintain the trail (the conservancy).<br />
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Almost at the end of my adventure for the day (my turn around point), this was just about the final stretch of trail. This was another section that was a bit overgrown with the plants that have the above burrs on them. It wasn't too difficult to get around them though.<br />
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Once I reached <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'31.4%22N+75%C2%B039'38.7%22W/@40.1254071,-75.6629297,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.125403!4d-75.660741!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">Davis Lane</a>, this was where I turned around to head back to Welkinweir. The below picture is of what I believe to be the embankment that was referred to in the re-route notice before reaching Jaine Lane.<br />
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Like I usually do when returning, I took some shots of whatever I could find.<br />
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On my return to Jaine Lane, I took a closer look at where I had walked in a circle around the property I had been on and noticed my mistake. The pines trees you see on the left side are some of several that border the property I had been on. When I reached this point the first time, I headed toward the pines which I shouldn't have done. Although the trail marker was in plain sight, I didn't see it until I looped around a second time. The trail into the woods is right about where the line between the sun and shade are.<br />
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On the way back, I stopped to take a break and to switch out of my sweaty socks and right beneath my feet, I spotted this plant/fungus. I have no idea what it is but it looked pretty cool to me!<br />
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Back to Welkinweir, I took a number of pictures in the gardens before calling it a day.<br />
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That was it for my adventure on this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail. In all, it was a pretty good hike with less road walking than I had originally anticipated. For the most part, the trail is in good condition throughout this section and the terrain is various enough to keep you interested and give you a good workout. My only gripe was the barking dog after climbing the hill by route 100!<br />
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With this adventure, I have less than three miles to hike to complete trail map #2 out of the 10 that make up the 140+ miles of the Horse-Shoe Trail. Map #1 has already been completed and a good part of map #3 is also done. What this means for me is driving longer distances to complete my adventures on the Horse-Shoe Trail. My plans are to complete the entire trail and in time, I eventually will!<br />
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Sadly, it may be a while before I can post another adventure. Similar to what happened to me more than a year ago with plantar fasciitis in my left foot, I now have it in my right foot and its been nagging me for months. It's not any worse than it was but it's also not getting better. With that being said, I may have to hang up my hiking boots for a while until it heals. I'm reluctant to stop hiking but it seems it has to be done in order to keep going.<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking!</div>
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Date of Hike: Thursday, June 2, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 3.53 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 1.7 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 2:03:53</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 86 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy<br />
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This post is going to be a little different than my previous ones but not by much. As I continue my explorations around <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/871/Green-Lane-Park" target="_blank">Green Lane Park</a> and with the discovery that there are a lot more trails than what you'll find on the <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/6445" target="_blank">trail map</a>, I've returned two more times since my visit to the <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/05/green-lane-park-red-and-honeysuckle.html" target="_blank">Red and Honeysuckle Trails</a> to explore some of the unnamed trails in the east-central section of the park, north of Knight Road. With that being said, instead of creating two different posts, I combined both adventures into a single post since the areas I hiked are in close proximity to each other.<br />
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For both adventures, I changed direction numerous times and other than the first leg of each journey where I hiked the outskirts of each area first, I had no idea what direction I was going. My objective was to explore as many of the trails as I could which also led to some overlapping and criss-crossing of trails which you'll see in the tracks below. What this means is, I won't be able to try to guide you through the trails like I normally would. The best I can say would be to check out these trails for yourself.<br />
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A few items to note if you decide to explore these trails:<br />
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First, some of them are in very good condition where others are overgrown with tall grass. It's rare that I wear shorts when exploring but for those of you who do, I'd advise against it for both areas. Some of the grass was almost as tall as I was and much of it was at least waist high. In some areas, the trail disappeared altogether and I had to walk through the tall grass until I found the trail which you'll see in part two. <br />
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Second and more annoying, the deer/horse flies in this area were a complete nuisance! Unfortunately, you can douse yourself with bug spray and it <a href="https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publichealth/insects/tabanid.html" target="_blank">won't stop these blood suckers</a> since they hunt their prey by vision. At best, the most I could do to keep them from landing and taking a chunk out of me was to take my hat off and continually wave it around my head like a madman until they stopped pestering me. In case you may not know, they will follow you buzzing around your head for a good distance before giving up in search of an easier target.<br />
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For both adventures, I parked in the Knight Road Parking Area next to the paved section of the Red Trail.<br />
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Approximate address:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2226+Knight+Rd,+Pennsburg,+PA+18073/@40.3571665,-75.5018837,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c69d5fb5584809:0xe96d20d5848da88d!8m2!3d40.3616615!4d-75.5058092" target="_blank">2226 Knight Road</a><br />
Pennsburg, PA 18073<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B021'42.3%22N+75%C2%B030'21.3%22W/@40.3617651,-75.5081177,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.361761!4d-75.505929" target="_blank">40.361761, -75.505929</a><br />
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For the first part of the adventure, the trail head is directly across the street from the parking lot, you won't be able to miss it. </div>
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For the first leg of the journey, I was headed northwest. In this area, the trails are in excellent condition.<br />
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After short distance up the trail, it splits off in two directions. For the time being, I continued to the northwest staying close to the water. In this section, there's a gradual uphill climb.<br />
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As you hike a little further up the hill, you'll find a trail heading southwest back toward Knight Road and the reservoir. I took a small walk down this trail to get a look and once I discovered it would bring me back to the road, I turned back. I didn't get a close enough look but the trail was pretty steep. I took a few shots and kept moving.<br />
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Eventually, the trail will bring you somewhat close to the reservoir but the view is blocked by trees.<br />
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Bright sunlight and pictures don't always mix and maybe someday, I'll figure out how to adjust the aperture settings on my camera to allow less light in!<br />
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The further you go on these trails, the more overgrown they become.<br />
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Here's something I don't often see while hiking. The below insect is known as a <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/hummingbird_moth.shtml" target="_blank">hummingbird moth</a>. The last time I saw one, I was in North Carolina several years ago!<br />
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Somewhere along this stretch of trail, it made a turn to the east, slowly turning to the southeast.<br />
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Back to the nicer looking trails, for now! Throughout both adventures, you'll find these wooden contraptions (I have no idea what they're really called) along the trails.<br />
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At this point, I spotted another trail heading back to the northwest and decided to check it out. Since I hadn't been following my GPS, I didn't realize that at this point, the trail was leading me around a small alcove.<br />
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Another opening alongside the trail with a view of the reservoir. In the center of this picture, you can see (barely) the Knight Road bridge crossing over.<br />
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I stopped to watch this for a little while. These two sunfish were courting and swimming around in circles. Any time another fish got too close, the larger of the two which I would assume is the male would chase them away.<br />
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At this point, I had reached the northernmost part of my hike and the trail seemed to come to an abrupt end close to this picnic table. Perhaps if I had looked around some more, I might have found additional trails but in this area, there's private property close by and I didn't want to be walking through someone's land to look for more trails. Looking at Google Maps and Google Earth, it <i>looks </i>like there might be but I'm not sure.<br />
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Once past the picnic table, I doubled back on another trail that was running parallel with the one I had just been on and was making my way back to the southeast.<br />
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A rare trail marker! I spotted a number of them during this hike, most of which were overgrown and almost hidden from view. I'm curious to know what the number on the bottom represents, perhaps a marker for maintenance crews.<br />
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The two trails that were running parallel with each other eventually merged back into one. After they merged, I made my way back to where I had originally turned to the northwest to explore the above area and made another turn to the southeast. After a distance, the trail took another turn to the southwest.<br />
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It seems not all of the trails in this section of the park are unnamed. Funny enough though, this was the only trail that was named or even had a sign. Since it was cutting through the woods, I decided to turn off the trail I was on and explore this one. For the time being, I was headed in a northwest direction.<br />
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Eventually, the trail (Dogwood?) made a turn to the northeast and right about in this area is where I really have no idea where I took pictures and where I didn't. The trail I was on changed direction a number of times before I made it back to some of the trail(s) I had already been on.<br />
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As I already mentioned, my objective was to explore as many trails as I could. Once I returned to the outskirts of the area and when I found a new trail, I would take a right turn, then left turns until I returned to the outskirts again. It wasn't completely fail proof but as far as I could tell, I covered most of the trails that were in this section of the park.<br />
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Many of the remaining trails throughout this area looked pretty much the same. They're wide enough for a vehicle (or tractor) to drive through and on some of the trails, not much cover from the sun. <br />
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Almost back to my starting point, there were a few short hikes through the woods again.<br />
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That was the end of my journey on June 2!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Part 2</u></b></span></div>
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Date of Hike: Saturday, June 4, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 6.47 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.2 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 2:54:46</div>
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Conditions: Mostly Sunny, 82 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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Two days after exploring the unnamed trails across from the Knight Road Parking Area, I returned to the same parking lot to explore the unnamed trails just to the southeast. For this adventure, I had to jump on the Red Trail for a distance before crossing Knight Road to explore this section of the park.<br />
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As the Red Trail loops around and runs alongside Knight Road, you'll find a <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B021'30.2%22N+75%C2%B030'02.5%22W/@40.3583871,-75.5028727,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.358383!4d-75.500684" target="_blank">crosswalk</a>, one of two that lead into this section of the park.<br />
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As I began my adventure on the unexplored and unnamed trails, I spotted this seed head. While this may look like a dandelion seed head, it's 3-4 times larger and is actually the seed head of a flower by the name of <a href="http://uswildflowers.com/detail.php?SName=Tragopogon%20dubius" target="_blank">Tragopogon dubius</a> or Yellow Salsify.<br />
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I didn't get a picture but as you reach the treeline, there are trails heading in opposite directions. Like my adventure from two days before this one, I took a left turn headed to the northwest to begin my explorations around the outskirts of the area. <br />
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As you reach the above fence, the trail turns to the north with a gradual turn to the northeast.<br />
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The trail continues its gradual turn, now heading to the east and this is where it opens up a little bit. <br />
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The common whitetail or long-tailed skimmer (male) is a dragonfly that can be found throughout North America. In this area, there was no shortage of them.<br />
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Known as the poanes hobomok, this butterfly is common throughout most of the central and eastern United States as well as Canada.<br />
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I can't count the number of times I've seen this but have never been able to catch it on camera. A pair of mating dragonflies, I believe they are common sanddragons.<br />
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Like my hike from June 2, there were a number of intersecting trails along the outskirts of this section of the park. By this point, the trail had turned to the southeast.<br />
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Now heading southwest alongside <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B021'24.5%22N+75%C2%B029'45.4%22W/@40.3568011,-75.4981417,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.356797!4d-75.495953" target="_blank">Red Hill Road</a>.<br />
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After turning to the northwest, the trail disappeared and I ended up having to wade through the tall grass until I found the trail again.<br />
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Once I found the trail, I took another turn to the northeast and found this caterpillar hanging out on the trail. This looks to be a white ermine caterpillar but according to the research I've done, they're not native to north america at all. If anyone happens to have an idea as to what it is, please let me know.<br />
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Although there were trails, there was also a lot of tall grass which is why I recommend you wear long pants in this section of Green Lane Park if you decide to explore it.<br />
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After returning to the point where my tracks began overlapping, I used the same method as I had on June 2nd and at each trail I found heading toward the interior of this section, I took a right turn, then subsequent left turn(s) until I returned to the outer trail. Throughout the duration of my hike, this was the method I attempted to use. From about here on out, I changed directions way too many times to keep track so the best I can do is invite you to enjoy the next several pictures and explore this area yourself.<br />
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By the looks of it, I believe this is a Virginia Tiger Moth or Spilosoma virginica.<br />
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This picture was taken alongside the trail. I was impressed with how lush green it was in this area. By this point in my adventure, I was almost done with exploring these trails and was about to head back to the Red Trail.<br />
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On the way back to the parking lot (now on the Red Trail), I spotted this great blue heron. I'm not sure if it was the same one I had seen before and as I got closer, it took off.<br />
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Along the way back on the Red Trail, I took one of the side trails that run parallel with it to get a few minutes in the shade. Not to mention, the scenery on these side trails is better! At one point, the trail leads to the water's edge where I spotted these trees that look to have been taken down by a beaver.<br />
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Not far from the water's edge, the trail heads back up a hill and along with it, a somewhat decent view of Green Lane Reservoir<br />
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That was it for my adventure(s) exploring the unnamed trails in this section of Green Lane Park, at least for now. There are more unnamed trails to explore and I have yet to see if there are trails further north. I believe there may be since there are two more parking lots in the northeastern corner of the reservoir (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B022'47.3%22N+75%C2%B030'00.8%22W/@40.3798131,-75.5023987,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.379809!4d-75.50021" target="_blank">Walt Road Day Use Area</a>) and also the <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/2189/Birding" target="_blank">Church Road Bird Sanctuary</a> on the northwestern side of the reservoir.<br />
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To give you a better idea of the sections of the park I explored, here's another shot with both combined hikes from a satellite view. The top left corner of this shot is where Knight Road crosses over the reservoir and the Red and Blue Trails meet.<br />
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In all, both days of exploring were good. I always enjoy exploring regardless of the conditions of the trails and with some of them being very nice and others not so much, I think they're worth checking out as long as you wear long pants and are ready to be pestered by deer/horse flies. Will I return to these trails? Maybe, but there are a lot of them at Green Lane Park that are in far better condition and well worth checking out. Even if you don't explore these sections of the park, there are enough trails to keep you busy for at least a few days.<br />
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If you'd like to combine hiking, fishing, boating, and camping, this place would be just about perfect. Horseback riding is also permitted at Green Lane but I'm not sure where or if you can rent horses in the local area. A quick internet search didn't return results worth posting. For campsite information, click <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/2187/Camping" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking!</div>
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-78991824065692945482016-06-05T12:51:00.001-04:002016-06-05T12:51:13.555-04:00Horse-Shoe Trail - Scott's Run Lake to Furnace Road<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Saturday, May 28, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 10.4 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.3 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:35:50</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 86 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On Saturday the 28th, I hiked another section of the Horse-Shoe Trail starting at Scott's Run Lake which is in <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/" target="_blank">French Creek State Park</a>, and hiked to a small parking lot located on Furnace Road in Morgantown, PA (according to Google Maps). It was a hot day and the first time hiking in the heat for longer than a few miles. Combined with the terrain which wasn't too bad but there were some hills to ascend and climb, it made for a slightly challenging day and the toughest hike I've been on since before I pinched the nerve in my neck in December 2015.<br />
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The weather here in southeast PA has been nothing short of crazy recently. A few weeks ago, the temperatures weren't getting much above 60-65 degrees and within the short span of a few weeks, they shot up to 90. In mid-May, some places in Pennsylvania were seeing snow and freezing rain and now, we're have summer like temperatures. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the heat but when temperatures change by almost 30 degrees in a short span of time, it doesn't give your body much time to adjust to the temperature change.<br />
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Ok, back to hiking! For this adventure, I parked at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B012'35.2%22N+75%C2%B047'47.6%22W/@40.2097851,-75.7987437,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.209781!4d-75.796555" target="_blank">Scott's Run Lake parking lot</a>. There is no street address so once you get into the park, keep your eyes open for Scott's Run Road and follow the signs for Scott's Run Lake. If you use Google Maps as your GPS device, drop a marker on the parking lot and you can set up your driving directions from there.<br />
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For a copy of the trail maps (there are 10 in total), you'll need to purchase them from the <a href="http://hstrail.dreamhosters.com/trail/guidebook/" target="_blank">Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy</a>.<br />
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Before jumping on the Horse-Shoe Trail, I took a short walk around the lake area and shot off a few pictures of the lake. I also ran into a group of people who asked if I could take a few pictures of them.<br />
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After shooting a few pictures of the group, I was on my way. For the most part, the Horse-Shoe Trail runs in a east/west direction in this section of the trail and to start out, I was heading northwest.<br />
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I'm not sure what this might have been at one time but a short distance up the trail, you'll find the remnants of what's left of a building of sorts. All that was left of it was the foundation and it was relatively small, too small to be a home.<br />
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Right after you cross over the above remnants, you'll get to this opening alongside Scott's Run Road. <br />
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Another short walk along the Horse-Shoe Trail and you'll be crossing over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B012'54.8%22N+75%C2%B048'01.8%22W/@40.2152251,-75.8026917,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.215221!4d-75.800503" target="_blank">Scott's Run Road</a>.<br />
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After another short walk through the woods, the Horse-Shoe Trail will lead you to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'03.8%22N+75%C2%B048'03.9%22W/@40.2177321,-75.8032707,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.217728!4d-75.801082" target="_blank">Fire Tower Road</a> and another unnamed dirt road that will eventually lead you to one of the group camping sites within the park. After another hundred yards or so, you'll see the Horse-Shoe Trail on the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'05.4%22N+75%C2%B047'59.7%22W/@40.2181661,-75.8021017,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.218162!4d-75.799913" target="_blank">left side</a> leading back into the woods.<br />
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This area is where the first challenge of the day began. Once you jump on the trail from the dirt road, you'll be climbing up a hill. It's not too tough but on a hot day, it'll definitely get you sweating!<br />
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I've been through this section of French Creek State Park on a few occasions. The <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2014/08/horse-shoe-trail-at-french-creek-state.html" target="_blank">first time</a> was when I discovered the remnants of what used to be the Six Penny Day Use Area and the <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2014/10/french-creek-state-park-my-two-day.html" target="_blank">second time</a> was when I returned to explore it in more depth in hopes I would find some additional ruins.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe and Six Penny Trails intersect <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'14.5%22N+75%C2%B047'56.3%22W/@40.2206891,-75.8011687,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.220685!4d-75.79898" target="_blank">in this area</a> with the Six Penny Trail heading to the east. It also merges with the Horse-Shoe Trail continuing in a northwest direction.<br />
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Once you pass the intersecting Six Penny Trail, the merged Horse-Shoe and Six Penny Trails head down a pretty long hill. Somewhere along the descent, you'll also pass the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'25.6%22N+75%C2%B048'07.9%22W/@40.2237861,-75.8043877,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.223782!4d-75.802199" target="_blank">Kalima Trail</a> which heads off in a easterly direction.<br />
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When you reach the bottom of the hill, the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'27.1%22N+75%C2%B048'11.7%22W/@40.2242121,-75.8054287,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.224208!4d-75.80324" target="_blank">Horse-Shoe and Six Penny Trails</a> split with the Six Penny Trail heading northeast and the Horse-Shoe Trail continuing northwest.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail will take you over the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'28.9%22N+75%C2%B048'13.1%22W/@40.2246871,-75.8058257,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.224683!4d-75.803637" target="_blank">Six Penny Creek</a>. Not to worry, the water isn't deep and there are rocks you can step on if you don't want to get your feet wet.<br />
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The next crossing will be on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'30.2%22N+75%C2%B048'30.1%22W/@40.2250641,-75.8105357,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.22506!4d-75.808347" target="_blank">Geigertown Road</a> and from there, onto the property of the <a href="http://www.southbirdsboroarcheryrodandgunclub.com/" target="_blank">South Birdsboro Archery Rod and Gun Club</a>.<br />
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For now, the Horse-Shoe Trail cuts through the property of the gun club and relatively close to a shooting range. Eventually, and although there hasn't been much word on when, the Horse-Shoe Trail will be re-routed away from the gun club thanks to the folks at the <a href="https://natlands.org/" target="_blank">Natural Lands Trust</a> who purchased a 54 acre parcel of land in <a href="http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/MP/20150820/NEWS/150829988" target="_blank">June 2015</a> and donated it to French Creek State Park.<br />
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Alongside the trail while walking through the shooting range property, you'll see these signs for a distance.<br />
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After another short distance, you'll be entering the property of <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/05/birdsboro-preserve-waters.html" target="_blank">Birdsboro Preserve & Waters</a>. A little more than a year ago, I explored some of this preserve during a weekend camping trip at French Creek State Park. Very nice place to hike!<br />
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Shortly after entering into the property of the preserve, you'll get to an intersection where you can turn to the east or west. To follow the Horse-Shoe Trail, turn to the west.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Mountain Laurels were just starting to bloom!</i></td></tr>
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Note that as you're walking through the Birdsboro Preserve and Waters, you'll see different colored trail markers (in this section, they were green). The Horse-Shoe Trail markers are yellow which I believe to be consistent throughout the entire distance of the trail which you will also find on this same trail.<br />
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I'm not exactly sure what this is supposed to be. Perhaps it was put there as a shelter or maybe a bird watch along the trail. Although I'm not exactly sure where, this is close to private property and outside the boundaries of the preserve.<br />
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This picture didn't come out like how I had seen it. This rock is alongside the trail and had a pretty funky shape to it.<br />
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One of the few road crossings in this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'20.9%22N+75%C2%B050'21.6%22W/@40.223164,-75.8388482,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.22248!4d-75.839331" target="_blank">Mullen Hollow Road</a>.<br />
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Along the trail, I spotted a number of rocks that gave the appearance of sweating. It was a hot day and my guess is that with the relatively quick change from cool temperatures to being in the high 80's to low 90's, there was condensation on them.<br />
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As I was walking along the Horse-Shoe Trail, I came across this bridge. It turns out this is the remnants of the Wilmington Division of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad which was <a href="http://www.abandonedrails.com/Coatesville_to_Birdsboro" target="_blank">built in 1868</a>. At one time, it ran from Wilmington, DE to Birdsboro, PA and in 1972, Hurricane Agnes (it was actually a tropical storm by the time it reached PA) struck Pennsylvania resulting in major flooding and forced the closing of the northern half of this railroad.<br />
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The southern half is still in service today and runs from Coatesville, PA to Wilmington, DE. Looking at the track from the above link, I've hiked a portion of this abandoned rail at <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/10/hibernia-county-park.html" target="_blank">Hibernia County Park</a>.<br />
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View from the bridge looking at the remnants of what used to be the railroad. I'm curious to know if this is a current rail trail as it's the same abandoned rail that runs through Birdsboro Preserve and Waters. If so, one could make a pretty nice loop out of this by combining the Horse-Shoe Trail with the trails that run through the preserve.<br />
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This section of the trail was one of the few areas where I was walking along a road known as <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'07.1%22N+75%C2%B050'38.2%22W/@40.2186421,-75.8461437,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.218638!4d-75.843955" target="_blank">Sparrow Lane</a>.<br />
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Alongside Sparrow Lane is Hay Creek which is also the same creek that runs through Birdsboro Preserve and Waters, but a bit smaller!<br />
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Crossing over Hay Creek, this is the view looking upstream.<br />
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Once you reach the beginning of Sparrow Lane, the next road crossing is at the intersection of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B012'58.7%22N+75%C2%B050'52.6%22W/@40.2163071,-75.8501347,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.216303!4d-75.847946" target="_blank">Hay Creek and Furnace Roads</a>. At this point, I was almost at my destination. <br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail runs directly alongside Furnace Road for a short distance.<br />
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I ended up walking a little further than my planned turnaround point (a parking area), but there was a reason for this.<br />
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This was the reason I kept going. On the map of the Horse-Shoe Trail, this spot is marked as a <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B012'54.0%22N+75%C2%B050'53.7%22W/@40.215001,-75.8487892,207m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.215!4d-75.848242" target="_blank">place to park</a> to hike the trail. At first, I wasn't sure if this was it because usually when you see something like this, parking by non-employees of whatever company owns/operates these things don't allow parking.<br />
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After turning around and heading back to Scott's Run Lake, I took some random shots along the way.<br />
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Back to the gun club, I spotted this snake swimming across the pond that's on the property but unfortunately, I wasn't close enough to get a decent shot. I walked over to the area where it was headed to but no luck finding it.<br />
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The last few shots of the flowers from a tulip poplar tree. It's not often you get to see them as they're usually too high up or already on the ground.<br />
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That was it for my adventure on the Horse-Shoe Trail for the day. I still have a long way to go and little by little, I'm completing small sections at a time. In all, this was a pretty good adventure, better than the others I've taken on the trail since there were more woods and less roads to travel on.<br />
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For some reason, I decided to wear shorts for this hike and although the trail was in very good condition throughout, I don't think I'll be doing it again unless it's on a more well traveled trail. On almost every adventure, walking through spider webs is a given but to have them constantly run across your legs when you're not used to it was a bit of an annoyance. It's my own fault for wearing the shorts and a small lesson learned!<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!</div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-72247904774342932662016-05-31T11:55:00.000-04:002016-05-31T11:55:58.192-04:00Green Lane Park - Red and Honeysuckle Trails<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Friday, May 20, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 10.28 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.3 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:23:34</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 75 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On Friday the 20th, I took another ride out to <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/871/Green-Lane-Park" target="_blank">Green Lane Park</a> to explore the Red and Honeysuckle Trails and once again, I was in for a surprise! It was a good surprise and it made my adventure that much better. More about this in a bit. After exploring these trails, I'm wondering to myself why it is I waited so long to head out there.<br />
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For this adventure, I parked in the Hemlock Point Trail parking lot, the address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/934+Lakeview+Dr,+Green+Lane,+PA+18054/@40.3462798,-75.4942126,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c69d766e99ef15:0x00082c36cbad6706!8m2!3d40.346354!4d-75.4840645" target="_blank">934 Lakeview Drive</a><br />
Green Lane, PA 18054<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B020'47.4%22N+75%C2%B029'02.6%22W/@40.3464921,-75.4862407,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.346488!4d-75.484052" target="_blank">40.346488, -75.484052</a><br />
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This parking lot is tucked away and by the looks of it, is not used very often and doesn't seem to be as well maintained as the others scattered throughout the park. There are some potholes to dodge on the way in/out but nothing you couldn't easily avoid. For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/6445" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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As I already mentioned, the parking lot is at the Hemlock Point Trail and also intersects with the Perkiomen and Red Trails in the same area. This is the same spot where I ended up during my <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/05/green-lane-park-orange-and-hemlock.html" target="_blank">last adventure at Green Lane Park</a> before heading back to the parking lot on Deep Creek Road.<br />
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Once you pass the above sign, you'll be on a connecting trail heading northwest down a hill to get to the Red Trail (and Hemlock Point Trail).<br />
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At the bottom of the hill is where the Hemlock Point and Red Trails meet and head in opposite directions. This is also where you'll get your fist view of Green Lane Reservoir.<br />
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The Red Trail continues to the northwest alongside the reservoir and although this shot is looking downhill, most of this area is a gradual climb uphill to where you're well above the water.<br />
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A short distance up the trail, you'll find this picnic table and although they run pretty much parallel to each other, a side trail splits off from the Red Trail to the left side opposite the picnic table with the Red Trail to the right.<br />
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Instead of staying on the Red Trail, I chose to explore the side trail to the left which went down a hill and alongside some cliffs. While there's enough room to walk without trouble, watch your step! There's a bit of a drop down to the water below.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Another view of Green Lane Reservoir</i></td></tr>
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The side trail along the cliffs eventually meets back up with the Red Trail, still heading in a northwest direction.<br />
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A short distance from where the two trails mentioned above meet, the Red Trail turns to the northeast.<br />
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Once you reach this opening, the trail takes another turn to the southeast alongside a field.<br />
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Another turn to the north and down a small hill and you'll end up at the Red Trail Parking Area, one of three parking lots along the Red Trail you'll find on Knight Road.<br />
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Once you approach the Red Trail Parking Area, the trail changes from a natural surface to crushed stone.<br />
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As the Red Trail turns to the west, I spotted a side trail heading northward up a small hill and decided to check it out. I went up a short distance and almost turned back. Let me say now that I'm glad I didn't!<br />
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Once you reach the top of the small hill, this unnamed trail turns to the west, parallel with the Red Trail.<br />
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What a treat this trail turned out to be. I mentioned a surprise at the beginning of my post and this is what I was referring to. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking but walking through this area with all the flowers in bloom was awesome! Had I decided to turn back, I would have been kicking myself later if I found out I missed this!<br />
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I wish cameras would show what the eyes see at times, these flowers were everywhere! I had to walk off the trail a bit to get these pictures but it was no more than about 50 or so feet from the trail. <br />
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After stopping for a short time just to admire the view, I jumped back on the trail and continued my journey to the west. What I also found out at this point was that like the Orange Trail on the southern end of the park, there are trails all over the place in this area that aren't on the trail map.<br />
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I'm not sure what the log structure in this picture is supposed to be so if anyone happens to know, I'm all "ears". I'm only guessing but, horseback riding is permitted at Green Lane Park. It looks to me like a spot where you can temporarily tie a horse to?<br />
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This unnamed trail changes directions a few times but is mostly headed in a westerly direction.<br />
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Taking a sharp turn to the south after running alongside an open field for a distance, the trail heads back into the woods.<br />
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From this point and after changing directions a few times, the unnamed trail meets up with the Red Trail and heads south back towards the reservoir.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Back to natural surface trail? Not quite, it didn't last. </i></td></tr>
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After crossing over Knight Road and taking a turn to the southeast, you'll find one end of the Honeysuckle Trail which continues to the southeast for a distance with the Red Trail making a turn to the southwest.<br />
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Once you get close to the water's edge, the Honeysuckle Trail also turns to the southwest and after a short distance, another turn to the northwest. Like the unnamed trails I was on, the Honeysuckle Trail runs parallel with the Red Trail but closer to the water's edge.<br />
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After exploring the Honeysuckle Trail, it was back to the Red Trail heading in a northeasterly direction.<br />
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The Red Trail loops around an alcove and past the white building you see in the above picture. Once you wrap around the alcove, the trail follows along the water to the south.<br />
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Once the Red Trail takes another turn back to the north, I found another side trail leading into the woods and decided to check it out.<br />
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Not too much further into the woods, you'll find this sign stating "no trespassing". Rats! Like most of the other trails in this section of the park, it looked nice and worthy of exploring.<br />
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It seems the property is owned by Aqua and they don't want people walking through the area. Once I reached this sign, I returned to the Red Trail. Thankfully, it was close and there was a small trail leading back to it. Strange, throughout the rest of my hike, I didn't see any other areas with signs posted. It makes me wonder why this portion of the park is off limits.<br />
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Returning to the Red Trail and still continuing to the north, the side trail you see to the left side of the below picture was the one that was off limits.<br />
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As the Red Trail turns to the west, there's yet another unnamed side trail running through the woods which I explored.<br />
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Looking through a small opening in the trees, I could see my objective off in the distance.<br />
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The Red Trail changes directions a few times and wraps around another small alcove<br />
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Getting close to my objective, I arrived at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2226+Knight+Rd,+Pennsburg,+PA+18073/@40.3531971,-75.5009717,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c69d5fb5584809:0xe96d20d5848da88d!8m2!3d40.3616615!4d-75.5058092" target="_blank">Knight Road Parking Area</a>.<br />
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Once I was at the parking lot, I noticed a crosswalk heading to the opposite side of the street which was yet another trail head and more trails that aren't on the map. Green Lane Park is full of surprises when it comes to their trails. Some of them are mapped but there seems to be a good amount that aren't.<br />
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Once you arrive at the Knight Road Parking Lot, the Red Trail is paved.<br />
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This site has an interesting history behind it. Apparently, before the trail was built, this was a small cemetery for a family with the last name of Borneman. During construction of the trail, the cemetery was destroyed with the only remnants of the site being the stone you see in the below picture.<br />
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<a href="http://articles.mcall.com/2003-10-06/news/3512764_1_burial-ground-burial-site-graveyard" target="_blank">The Borneman family</a> had spoken to construction crews during the building process to let them know it was a burial site but after surveying the land using ground penetrating equipment, no evidence was found and construction continued. A joint effort between the family and state is apparently underway to reconstruct the site.<br />
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The below memorial is said to the be the resting place for Daniel Borneman who in 1721, settled in the Upper Perkiomen Valley with his wife Maria and fifteen known descendants. The memorial, which was placed there on September 4, 1879 during a family reunion states "<i>Keep me enclosed forever as provided in Henry Borneman's Will". </i><br />
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Once I was done at the memorial, I was on my way to the last leg of the journey before turning back.<br />
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Alongside the Green Lane Reservoir in this area are a number of fishing piers. I love fishing but these piers are a good 10-15 feet above the water and no shade!<br />
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Almost to my objective, I took a shot looking back to the section of the Red Trail I had just been on.<br />
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This was the point where I turned around to head back to my vehicle. Back in February, I <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/02/green-lane-park-blue-trail.html" target="_blank">explored the Blue Trail</a> and with this, I thought my adventures at Green Lane Park would be completed. Little did I know that I would find more trails than what's shown on the trail map!<br />
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On my return, I stayed on the Red Trail for the duration and took a number of pictures along the way.<br />
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This was the unnamed trail that had brought me to the "no trespassing" sign earlier in my hike.<br />
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Upon returning, I also found <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B021'30.2%22N+75%C2%B030'02.5%22W/@40.358384,-75.5017905,415m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.358382!4d-75.500692" target="_blank">another crosswalk</a> and trail across Knight Road. It looks like there are going to be at least a few more adventures here at Green Lane Park!<br />
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I spotted a great blue heron hanging out by the water's edge. I don't think it enjoyed me watching it even from a good distance away. It wasn't long before it took off.<br />
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Following the Red Trail on my return wasn't nearly as fun as taking all the side trails I had checked out during the first half of my adventure.<br />
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That was it for my hike at Green Lane Park for the day. In all, this was a pretty fun adventure. The trails for the most part are in very good condition, finding all the unnamed side trails, and the views of the area made this trip well worth while.<br />
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One item to note if you didn't notice is that if you have plans to hike the Red Trail, be sure to go on a day where it's not too hot outside and wear some sunscreen, there's very little cover from the sun on this trail. During the first half of my journey, I found as many side trails as I could to explore, but also to get out of the sun.<br />
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Finding more trails was definitely a bonus as well. After returning from this adventure, I looked at the area on Google Maps in satellite view and noted that there looks to be a lot of trails in the northern section of the park (and another parking lot) so my adventures there aren't done yet! I will eventually be returning to check out and map these trails for future reference.<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!</div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-71527528836414560572016-05-17T14:52:00.000-04:002016-05-17T14:52:46.387-04:00Green Lane Park - Orange and Hemlock Point Trails<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Monday, May 16, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 9.24 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.4 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 3:48:49</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 62 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On Monday the 16th of May, I took a ride back out to Green Lane Park to explore the Orange and Hemlock Point Trails. With the exploration of these trails, this also completed the final section of the Perkiomen Trail that I hadn't yet explored.<br />
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Starting out the day, it was chilly and windy, less than the 62 degrees mentioned but once I got moving, there wasn't much of a problem staying warm even though I had forgotten my jacket.<br />
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Address:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2144+Snyder+Rd,+Perkiomenville,+PA+18074/@40.3323226,-75.4857982,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c69d0866c83f9b:0x72047ff7aabd7ae9!8m2!3d40.3323226!4d-75.4836095" target="_blank">2144 Snyder Road</a><br />
Perkiomenville, PA 18074<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B019'48.5%22N+75%C2%B029'09.4%22W/@40.3301381,-75.4881407,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.330134!4d-75.485952" target="_blank">40.330134,-75.485952</a><br />
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Note that this is the main address to Green Lane Park. There are two parking lots in the vicinity, one of which is on Deep Creek Road and the other at the above address. I parked in the lot on Deep Creek Road since that's where the trail head is for the Orange Trail. For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/6445" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I had a rough day picture-wise. A number of the pictures I took ended up being either overexposed or blurry. I usually like to mix things up and not just have pictures of trails but in this case, quite a few of the pictures I took of flowers, insects, etc. sadly didn't make the final cut so this won't be the most thrilling of tours.<br />
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The trail head for the Orange Trail is in back left side of the parking lot (southwestern corner). You won't be able to miss the kiosk or signs.<br />
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To start out, the trails are in pretty good condition. What I wasn't expecting were the number of intersecting trails throughout the Orange Trail, several of which aren't shown on the trail map. If and/or when you go, make sure you're aware of this and don't expect to just find the loop trail that you'll see on the trail map. For the time being, I was headed in a southerly direction.<br />
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Normally, in effort to try to indicate where on the trail I am, I'll take pictures of the intersections but after running into far more than I had anticipated, I finally gave up and stopped taking pictures of a number of them. You can see below that a turn is indicated but there were areas where trees were marked orange on the multiple trails which didn't help with figuring out which direction to go and only added to the confusion, especially since it was supposed to be a loop trail. There were also a number of other trails that had black markers which I'm not sure if they were connecting trails or were supposed to be blotted out. Regardless, there are a lot more trails than what's indicated and it basically made the trail map useless. <br />
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Throughout the hike on the Orange Trail, there were stone walls in a number of places as well. Somewhere in this area, I made a turn back to the north.<br />
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There were also a number of spots that were muddy along the Orange Trail but nothing that you couldn't walk through or around. Those you might have had to walk through weren't too deep or difficult to deal with.<br />
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This also added a little bit to the confusion. Just up the trail from where I took this picture is another intersecting trail but to the right, there's also a private property sign. There are homes in the area but on such well beaten trails, I wasn't sure what part of the land was supposed to be private.<br />
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The first of a few road crossings was on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B019'46.9%22N+75%C2%B029'19.8%22W/@40.3296971,-75.4910127,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.329693!4d-75.488824" target="_blank">Snyder Road</a>.<br />
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By now, I had gone from north to west and was looping back to the south where I ran into this large stone wall, much larger then the others I had seen throughout the Orange Trail.<br />
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Opposite the large stone wall, I found my answer as to how it got there. It looks to be a gas line where the rocks had been moved from. It's hard to tell in the pictures but these rocks were large enough to where it likely would have taken machinery to move them.<br />
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Still heading south, the Orange Trail led out to the clearing where the gas line was running through.<br />
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I crossed over a section of the Orange Trail I had already been on and kept heading to the east.<br />
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Making my way out of the woods, I found these abandoned buildings. They look to be old outhouses but I really didn't go out of my way to figure it out.<br />
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At this point, I had made my way to the Perkiomen Trail. Alongside Deep Creek Road, I found an azalea bush/tree (at least I think that's what this is). At least a few of my flower pictures came out ok!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A third of the three abandoned buildings in the area</i></td></tr>
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Once I was on the Perkiomen Trail, I was on my way north to the Hemlock Point Trail which is on the opposite side of Deep Creek and Knight Lakes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm seeing more and more of these exercise stations along trails. </i></td></tr>
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In this area, the Perkiomen Trail turns to the west<br />
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Small bridge crossing over Deep Creek...the water wasn't that deep!<br />
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I couldn't find much history about this bridge, only a note about a bid to repair it in 2014.<br />
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Once you cross over Deep Creek, the Perkiomen Trail turns to the east alongside Deep Creek Lake and Green Lane Road.<br />
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This crosswalk is for the connecting trail that will bring you to the Blue Trail which I explored <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/02/green-lane-park-blue-trail.html" target="_blank">back in February</a>.<br />
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After passing the above sign for the Blue Trail, I didn't take pictures for a distance since it runs past another parking lot. Once beyond the parking lot, it was back into the woods alongside Knight Lake.<br />
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Remnants of an old railroad bridge. As you approach the bridge, there's a small trail leading up to it which I followed in hopes of getting a closer shot but unfortunately, it's fenced off and pretty much overgrown with trees and bushes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Bridge over the Perkiomen Creek</i></td></tr>
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Shortly after crossing over the Perkiomen Creek, the Perkiomen Trail takes a turn to the north.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm not sure what this was at one time but I'd like to find out!</i></td></tr>
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The Perkiomen Trail crosses under Hill Road and makes a turn to the west, running along side Gravel Pike (State Route 29) for a distance.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail then takes a turn to the north and up a moderate but somewhat long hill. If you look at the fence to the left, it looks like you can see right through it but that was only on an angle. If you're standing right next to it, there are small slats with very little space to see through them. Peeking through the small openings, there's a pretty far drop on the other side as well a dam.<br />
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Turning back to the west, the Perkiomen Trail then takes you past the Marlborough Elementary School.<br />
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Now heading north, I'm not sure what this building is or if it's still open but it looks to be abandoned.<br />
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At this point, I had reached the end of the Perkiomen Trail and past the Hemlock Point Day Use Area. There were some cars in the parking lot but to me, it looks like it's not as well maintained as the other parking lots throughout Green Lane Park.<br />
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As you approach the Green Lane Reservoir, this is also where you can find the Red Trail which continues to the northwest and the Hemlock Point Trail which heads to the south and was the direction I went. There are two different entrances to the Hemlock Point Trail, the other is off the Perkiomen Trail alongside Marlborough Elementary School. <br />
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Although the Hemlock Point Trail runs alongside the Green Lane Reservoir, there weren't many spots where you can get a good view of the water.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, the Hemlock Point Trail turns to the east.<br />
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On the way back down the hill alongside Gravel Pike, I was able to find an opening in the fence and get somewhat of a picture of the spillway. Aqua owns the property and apparently, it seems they don't want anyone looking down there! It's a shame because even though it's man made, it's a pretty nice view.<br />
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On my return to the car, I only took a few more shots. For some reason, I just wasn't feeling the mojo I usually do when taking pictures on the trail which might explain how they came out. Instead of following the Perkiomen Trail, I hiked alongside Deep Creek Lake for a distance which eventually brought me back to the Perkiomen Trail but at least it was a change of scenery instead of walking along the side of a road.<br />
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That was it for my adventure at Green Lane Park for the day and for the most part, it was a pretty good one. Both the Orange and Hemlock Point Trails are definitely worth checking out. Giving the number of trails I saw on what was supposed to be the Orange Trail loop, I think I'd like to return to this area so I can figure out where the rest of them lead and attempt to map them out. When I first started hiking, this would have thrown me into a panic thinking I was on the wrong trail or going to get lost but after hiking as much as I have over the last few years, you learn to roll with the punches. This time around, it was just a bunch of "what the heck?" moments as I ran into each intersecting trail.<br />
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In all, it was a good adventure. It was nice to enjoy the quiet for a few hours and also to get out on the trail again after hiking only a few times since February. The trails at Green Lane Park are pretty nice and definitely worth the drive!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-53889098714600463532016-05-14T23:23:00.001-04:002016-05-14T23:26:25.240-04:00Perkiomen Trail - Schwenksville to Green Lane Park<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Sunday, February 28, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 14.99 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.8 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 5:24:03</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 61 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, some Moderate<br />
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In Sunday the 28th of February, I took a ride out to Schwenksville to complete the last section of the <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/1153/Perkiomen-Trail" target="_blank">Perkiomen Trail</a> (or so i thought) that I hadn't been on. In my previous adventures on the trail, I hiked from <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/01/perkiomen-trail-valley-forge-to.html" target="_blank">Valley Forge to Collegeville</a>, and from <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/11/perkiomen-trail-collegeville-to.html" target="_blank">Collegeville to Schwenksville</a>. It was a beautiful day for being the end of February and I enjoyed every moment of it.<br />
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Unfortunately, this adventure was also my undoing and took me off the trail for a while. Since hiking the Perkiomen Trail, I've only been out hiking three times due to re-aggravating a pinched nerve in my neck. I mentioned this in my last blog post (<a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/05/wolfs-hollow-county-park.html" target="_blank">Wolf's Hollow County Park</a>) so I won't go into depth but to keep it simple, pinched nerves hurt a lot!<br />
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GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B015'47.2%22N+75%C2%B027'31.5%22W/@40.2631081,-75.4609437,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.263104!4d-75.458755" target="_blank">40.263104, -75.458755</a><br />
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The above address is almost accurate and you won't be able to miss the parking lot upon your arrival. Like my other adventures on the Perkiomen Trail, it pretty much runs north to south so there wasn't much for changing direction. You won't need it but if you'd like to take one with you, <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3458" target="_blank">click here</a> for a copy of the trail map. There are also kiosk stations along the trail where you can pick one up.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail is a rails-to-trails pathway formerly known as the Perkiomen Branch/Railroad. The rail was built in phases from Oaks to Collegeville in 1868, then to Schwenksville in 1869, and in 1872, the tracks were extended to Green Lane. In 1874, the tracks were run to Red Hill and by September of 1875 the final leg of tracks had been completed in Emmaus. For more of the history of the Perkiomen Branch/Railroad, <a href="http://pawatercooler.com/trains/PerkBranch/" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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Once you get to the Perkiomen Trail, you'll see the below sign. For those of you who may not be familiar with the trail and want to hike to Green Lane Park, head towards Spring Mountain.<br />
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A little further down the trail will be one of the few hills to descend/ascend depending on the direction you're traveling. Alongside the trail, there were plenty of rocks to be seen.<br />
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Once you reach the bottom of the hill, you'll get your first view of the Perkiomen Creek and from there, the trail is pretty much flat with a few exceptions.<br />
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No, the Apocalypse isn't coming, not yet at least. About a mile up the trail from the parking lot in Schwenksville is <a href="https://www.springmountainadventures.com/index" target="_blank">Spring Mountain</a>. During Halloween, Spring Mountain has a haunted hay ride called <a href="https://www.springmountainadventures.com/scream-mountain" target="_blank">Scream Mountain</a> which is why the zombie is there.<br />
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Many of the locals probably already know what Spring Mountain is but for those of you who don't, it's one of the few places in the southeast where you can go skiing unless you head further north toward the Appalachian Mountains. The hills aren't that big and if you're new to skiing, this is a good place to start. My first skiing adventure was at Spring Mountain and the first half of my day was spent falling in the snow and getting soaking wet. By mid-day though, I had figured it out (mostly, stopping took some extra time) and had a blast.<br />
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As you get past Spring Mountain, you have a view of the ski slopes.<br />
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Walking past Spring Mountain, you have to cross over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/899+Spring+Mt+Rd,+Schwenksville,+PA+19473/@40.2744331,-75.4566992,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c69bf69404e001:0x28fadeb445b52112!8m2!3d40.274429!4d-75.4545105" target="_blank">Spring Mountain Road</a> and the Perkiomen Creek. The next few pictures will give you a better idea of how dirty the water was from the recent rains. I was only able to get pictures looking downstream from the bridge on Spring Mountain Road as that's the side the trail was on.<br />
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Directly across the street from Spring Mountain is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B016'32.6%22N+75%C2%B027'21.7%22W/@40.2757371,-75.4582227,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.275733!4d-75.456034" target="_blank">Foy Park</a>. Before continuing on my way, I walked around the park to explore for a bit.<br />
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I try not to bring negativity to my blog but in this case, it's worth the mention. Fire fighters, police officers, and members of our military put their lives in danger on a nearly daily basis to make lives more safe for the rest of us. On September 12, 1988, Thomas P. Foy lost his life at the age of 22 battling a barn fire when a stone wall <a href="http://articles.mcall.com/1988-09-14/news/2646725_1_fire-companies-barn-additional-fire" target="_blank">collapsed on him</a>. He and another fire fighter by the name of Robert Z. Seaman both lost their lives in the line of duty when the wall collapsed, along with two others who sustained injuries. Rest in Peace!<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail continues on its way north next to the corner of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B016'31.1%22N+75%C2%B027'24.7%22W/@40.2752951,-75.4590377,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.275291!4d-75.456849" target="_blank">Main Street and Spring Mountain Roads</a>.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail crosses over the Perkiomen Creek a short distance from Foy Park.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Looking upstream on the muddy Perkiomen Creek</i></td></tr>
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In hopes of adding some variety to my hike, I took the trail to the left side of this picture but it wasn't much to be excited about.<br />
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Edge of the cliff looking towards the Perkiomen Creek<br />
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The next two roads to cross over will be <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B017'23.5%22N+75%C2%B027'12.0%22W/@40.2898591,-75.4555227,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.289855!4d-75.453334" target="_blank">Salford Station</a> and Harmon Roads, both of which are in close proximity to each other. Alongside the trail in this area is also the William Rahmer Memorial Park. This one was very small so I didn't bother to explore it.<br />
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A short distance from the park and road crossings is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B017'45.3%22N+75%C2%B027'16.2%22W/@40.2959151,-75.4566817,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.295911!4d-75.454493" target="_blank">Salford</a> and Old Church Roads. Again, these roads aren't too busy so you won't see a lot of traffic in this area.<br />
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This section of the trail is one of the few areas where it actually takes a turn to the west for a short distance.<br />
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After turning to the west, the next crossing is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B018'18.4%22N+75%C2%B027'47.6%22W/@40.3051281,-75.4654257,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.305124!4d-75.463237" target="_blank">Hendricks Station Road</a> and shortly thereafter, the trail takes a turn back to the north. Google Maps lists this as just Hendricks Road but as you can see from the sign below, it's Hendricks Station. I also made it to mile marker 15 1/2.<br />
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Although it was a warm day, there were still patches of ice in the shady spots.<br />
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The cliffs broke up the monotony of walking on a flat and relatively straight trail.<br />
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Crossing over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B018'56.0%22N+75%C2%B028'18.1%22W/@40.3155671,-75.4738907,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.315563!4d-75.471702" target="_blank">Kratz Station Road</a> was probably one of the more interesting sections of the adventure. As I crossed over and looked towards the Perkiomen Creek, I found some ruins. Unfortunately, I'm unable to find any information as to what it had been at one time. Perhaps a mill or train station since it was so close to the trail.<br />
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After exploring the ruins, I spotted this on the way back to the trail. Again, I have no idea what this might have been, perhaps a spring house.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail then crosses over the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B019'16.6%22N+75%C2%B028'35.5%22W/@40.3212691,-75.4787077,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.321265!4d-75.476519" target="_blank">Unami Creek</a>.<br />
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Looking downstream to where it meets the Perkiomen Creek, you could see how muddy the Perkiomen was.<br />
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Looking upstream on the Unami Creek, there was another set of ruins on the left side but unfortunately, there was no getting a good picture of them from the trail.<br />
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In this section of the trail, this is where you definitely need to keep your eyes on the traffic. Once you cross over Crusher Road, you'll be turning to the west on Upper Ridge Road and from there, the crossing to be aware of is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B019'28.0%22N+75%C2%B028'43.9%22W/@40.3244591,-75.4810577,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.324455!4d-75.478869" target="_blank">Gravel Pike</a>, or State Route 29 which can be busy.<br />
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Crossing over Gravel Pike, you'll see this big brick building across the street. Note that there isn't a light at this crossing and although there's a crosswalk, don't expect drivers to stop and allow you to cross.<br />
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Another piece of equipment I wish I could have identified. This was in the back yard of the large brick building and since I wasn't sure if it was considered private property, I decided it would be best not to go walking through the lawn for a closer look.<br />
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Once you get past the brick building, you'll be crossing over the Perkiomen Creek on an old bridge that's closed to traffic.<br />
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Once you cross over the bridge, the next road you'll see will be <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B019'26.4%22N+75%C2%B028'56.4%22W/@40.3240171,-75.4845127,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.324013!4d-75.482324" target="_blank">Deep Creek Road</a>. As stated, stay along the right shoulder of the road.<br />
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About 100 or so yards down Deep Creek Road, you'll see this <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B019'31.8%22N+75%C2%B028'57.6%22W/@40.3255141,-75.4848457,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.32551!4d-75.482657" target="_blank">crossing</a> and from there, you're just about within the boundaries of Green Lane Park.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail meets up with Deep Creek Road again and from this point, I had just about made it to my destination.<br />
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Returning to this area brought back some old memories. When I was young (which was a loooong time ago), my mother used to bring us to Green Lane Park for family picnics during the holidays. I remember running around and fishing in this area with my siblings and other family members while the parents were cooking burgers and hot dogs for everyone. It was also at Green Lane where for the first and only time, I was attacked by a goose when I got too close. Being as their height is only about waist high, I'm sure you may be able to imagine where he pecked me!<br />
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After stopping to take a break and a grab a quick snack, I was on my way back to Schwenksville. As is the routine for me when I take a "there and back" hike, I didn't take too many pictures on my return.<br />
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Somewhere during my adventure, I dropped something on the trail, never to be found again. With that being said, I added about a mile or two to my hike since I had walked a good distance before discovering that I had lost it and had to backtrack. Along the way, I enjoyed looking at the cliffs again and took a few more pictures of them.<br />
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As I was getting back toward Schwenksville, I also took a picture of whatever this might be. I love finding this stuff, the hard part is identifying what it is!<br />
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That was it for my adventure on the Perkiomen Trail. After returning home, I realized that I haven't completely finished hiking the entire trail as I missed a section of it within the boundaries of Green Lane Park. Although I was hoping to complete it that day, it's not that big of a deal since I'll be returning to check out some of the other trails within the park and will finish it then.<br />
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In all, hiking the Perkiomen Trail is, well, different. Like the Horse-Shoe Trail within Chester County, there are a lot of road crossings and the trail runs alongside homes and private property for much of the hike. It's not to say that I didn't enjoy my adventures on the trail, I just prefer walking on trails in the middle of the woods. It was on my bucket list though, and I wanted to check it out. Would I hike it again? Probably not, but it won't stop me from taking a ride on it with my mountain bike and seeing if I can ride the entire trail in one day.<br />
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One problem I have with the Perkiomen Trail is that since it's so public and long, there weren't many restrooms along the way (I think I saw one other than the restrooms at the park) and it's not like you can hide from other hikers (more accurately, parents taking their kids for a walk) when you're surrounded by homes and looking for a secluded spot. It was a relatively warm day for February so there were quite a few people on the trail, not fun!<br />
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Until next time and hopefully very soon, happy adventures and happy hiking! </div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-74726111235940925852016-05-11T12:41:00.000-04:002016-05-14T23:30:34.789-04:00Wolf's Hollow County Park<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Saturday, February 27, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 8.90 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.1 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:10:06</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 41 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, some Difficult<br />
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At last, a long overdue post! There's a reason for this which I'll explain in a bit. Almost three months ago, I took a ride out to <a href="http://www.chesco.org/1748/Wolfs-Hollow-County-Park" target="_blank">Wolf's Hollow County Park</a> to explore the trails which turned out to be a pretty fun adventure. In all, the park is a total of 569 acres with almost 10 miles of trails.<br />
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Address:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1399+Schoff+Rd,+Atglen,+PA+19310/@39.9175958,-75.986408,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c64f2e872baa61:0xf6a0dfcb805a4084!8m2!3d39.9109714!4d-75.9845412" target="_blank">1399 Schoff Road</a><br />
Atglen, PA 19310<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B054'39.6%22N+75%C2%B059'04.2%22W/@39.9109971,-75.9866977,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d39.910993!4d-75.984509" target="_blank">39.910993, -75.984509</a><br />
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For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/5785" target="_blank">here</a>. I don't recall if there were trail maps provided so you may want to bring one with you. Once you turn on to Wolf's Hollow Road (the park entrance), you'll see the parking lot and trail head on the left side after a few hundred yards.<br />
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Wolf's Hollow County park was officially opened on December 6, 2010 and is Chester County's sixth regional park site. It was named after the 1789 land patent granted to James and David Sterrett. The first known record of ownership was in 1733 when a Philadelphia merchant by the name of Samuel Mickle requested a warrant of 1,000 acres which included the park.<br />
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Wolf's Hollow exchanged hands several times during its history. In 1743, Mickle issued a mortgage to a man by the name of John Dunn for a parcel in the center of the park. After the Revolutionary War, the first president of Delaware (John McKinley) briefly owned the land prior to the Sterrets.<br />
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In the 19th century, the area may have also been used for industrial enterprise (forges, mills, etc.)<br />
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When you start your adventure, you'll have a number of choices for which direction you'd like to go.<br />
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As is my usual routine, my intention is to maximize distance and not overlap so I chose to start out in a westerly direction on the Upper Wolf's Hollow Trail.<br />
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When you first start out, you'll be walking in an open field but this doesn't last too long if you decide to head west.<br />
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It wasn't too cold at 41 degrees but it was still a bit on the chilly side to start. Climbing a moderately sized hill was a good way to warm up for the adventure and it got the blood pumping a bit.<br />
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Still heading primarily in a westerly direction, the trail changes directions a few times from northwest to southwest and back again as you're hiking the Upper Wolf's Hollow Trail. At this point, the turn is to the northwest and into the woods.<br />
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In this section of the park, the trails are in excellent condition although some of that would change further into the adventure.<br />
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As you're hiking the Upper Wolf's Hollow Trail, you'll be on a ridge where if you look to the north, you'll be looking down a relatively steep hill. As you're walking the trail, it turns from the northwest to southwest along this ridge.<br />
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Another turn in the trail back to the northwest and at this point, you're getting close to heading down the hill the trail runs alongside.<br />
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Another turn in the trail and from here, you begin to head down the hill. The trail is steep and a bit on the rocky side as you'll see but being here in Pennsylvania, this should come as no surprise!<br />
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This was the view looking downhill from the top. As you can see, the trails in this area are pretty well marked.<br />
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Once you get to the bottom of the hill, you'll end up alongside an unnamed creek. With all the recent wet weather at the time (rain and snow, plus melting snow from Jonas), this little creek was a bit cloudy and flooded. At this point, the trail also takes a turn to the northeast running parallel with the trail on top of the hill I had just explored.<br />
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Opposite of the creek and looking up the hill to the south, there are quite a few rocks alongside the trail. I thought the moss on the rocks looked nice but unfortunately, pictures don't always convey what the eyes are seeing.<br />
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The Upper Wolf's Hollow Trail eventually makes its way back to the open field where I had first started my adventure. Directly to my right and up the small hill is the parking lot. At this point, I crossed over the bridge in the below picture and turned to the west to explore the opposite side of the unnamed creek. Once you cross over the bridge and creek, you'll be on the Octororo Ridge Trail.<br />
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Remnants of Schoff Dam. Unfortunately, other than the name, there's not much more information to be found about its history or what it may have been used for other than to create a pond.<br />
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Now on the Octororo Ridge Trail heading in a westerly direction.<br />
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At this point, the condition of the trails began to deteriorate and were a bit on the muddy side in this area.<br />
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Once you cross over the small bridge in the above picture, the Octororo Ridge Trail takes a sharp turn to the northeast and intersects with the Shortcut Trail which continues alongside the unnamed creek.<br />
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Like many of the other parks in the area, hunting is permitted within the grounds of Wolf's Hollow County Park. Please make sure you're aware of this should you decide to explore during hunting season and wear safety gear so you won't be mistaken for someone's dinner!<br />
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Like the Octororo Ridge Trail, the Shortcut Trail also takes a turn to the northeast (more north than east). It's not shown on the trail map of the park but at this point, an unnamed trail continues alongside the creek for a distance which I decided to explore.<br />
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The unnamed trail runs alongside the creek for maybe a few hundred more yards and leads almost seemingly right into the creek. Although I probably could have kept going, it was at this point where I decided to turn back. A little further downstream from this point is the Octororo Creek.<br />
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Returning to the Shortcut Trail, it was time to head up the hill to see the rest of the park.<br />
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Once you get to the top of the hill, you'll be returning to the Octororo Ridge Trail (hence the name Shortcut Trail) and can either head to the northeast or southwest. Heading northeast would have brought be back to where I had already been so I made the turn to the southwest.<br />
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A short distance down the Octororo Ridge Trail is a spot where you can have a picnic or take a brief rest. According to the trail map, this is one of the five scenic overlooks on the trail but to be honest, there isn't much to look at. Had there been leaves on the trees, there would have been even less to see. I took a quick look at the view and kept moving. At this point, the trail takes a turn to the north.<br />
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I thought this was pretty cool. I've seen ice like this countless times over my lifetime but this was the first time I've actually been able to photograph it.<br />
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Still heading north, the Octororo Ridge Trail eventually intersects with a connecting trail that would bring you east to the Fenceline Trail but for the time being, I continued heading north.<br />
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When you reach the northernmost part of the Octororo Ridge Trail, it loops around to the southeast. It's at this point where you'll find another intersecting trail continuing to the north and heading down the hill that I mistakenly thought was a different trail.<br />
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This is the view looking back to the Octororo Ridge Trail from the unnamed trail. You can see a sign post on the right side of the trail which I thought was just missing a trail name and decided to continue.<br />
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Whoops! A few hundred yards down this unnamed trail was this fence and was where I realized I had to turn back. Thankfully the hill I descended to get to this point wasn't too steep since I now had to climb back up to get back to the Octororo Ridge Trail. Although it wasn't much to see from this vantage point, the Octororo Creek is in the background.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tree stand in the woods beyond the fence I ran into</i></td></tr>
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Gradually, the Octororo Ridge Trail turns to the east, then slightly to the northeast with another connector that would bring you to the Fenceline Trail. Again, I stayed on the Octororo Ridge Trail for the time being.<br />
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I'm not sure if I missed the sign or if it wasn't there but once you hike a little further east on the Octororo Ridge Trail, it comes to an end at that point, you can either turn south on a connector to get to the Fenceline Trail, or northeast on the Waterfalls Trail. I turned to the northeast to explore the Waterfalls Trail. After a short distance, the trail takes a turn back to the northwest.<br />
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It was at this point where the hike became pretty interesting for a while...<br />
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The Waterfalls Trail was in pretty bad shape due to all of the rain and snow causing quite a bit of erosion. This section was probably the most damaged and ran for quite a distance, although not as bad as what you see in the below picture.<br />
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Some of it was also a bit on the deceptive side. What looked like sturdy ground turned out to be a few inched of mud. After my first step in it and discovering it was deeper than I wanted to be walking in, I was a bit more careful about where I was walking.<br />
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Getting close to the bottom of the hill, the erosion wasn't as bad and the flowing water had receded back to being a small stream from what I would guess was pretty badly flooded at one point to cause that much damage. The small stream created quite a nice view and small waterfall.<br />
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Finally making my way to the bottom of the hill, the Waterfalls Trail turns back to the east alongside but not close to the Octororo Creek, at least not at this point.<br />
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It was at this point where I realized I had made another mistake. Not with the hiking part but with my camera. Before heading out, I forgot to check to make sure my batteries were charged. It turned out that ALL THREE of them for my one camera were dead! Thankfully, I always carry two cameras with me and was able to continue taking pictures for the duration of my adventure. It would have stunk if I made it this far and had to cut this blog post short due to me forgetting to check my batteries. Safe to say, they all got recharged after returning home!<br />
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My other camera (Olympus SZ-12) is much smaller and can fit in my pocket which is where it normally stays while I'm hiking due to some of the glitches I found out about it. It takes fantastic macro pictures but there are times where it won't focus on the subject which is very frustrating, and taking pictures in bright light ended up being way overexposed. I finally figured out how to turn down the exposure to allow less light which certainly helped but it took some experimenting to get it right.<br />
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The focusing issue isn't difficult when taking scenic pictures but when you're trying to get a macro shot, it tends to focus on whatever is in the background resulting in blurry pictures. I still haven't figured out if there's a way to fix this problem! Grrrrr!!<br />
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Once you get to the bottom of the hill, the Waterfalls Trail turns to the east and levels out. While this section was a bit muddy, it wasn't nearly as bad as the trek down the hill and had little damage.<br />
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This next series of pictures were the remnants of a building and stone wall. Like the Schoff Dam and other than a mention of possible settlements and forges along the creek on Chester County's website, information about was once there is scarce.<br />
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Once I was done checking out the ruins, I continued on my way to the east on the Waterfalls Trail. Take note there's a shooting range (<a href="http://www.atglensportsmensclub.org/index.asp" target="_blank">Atglen Sportsmen's Club</a>) close by which can be quite loud in this section of the park.<br />
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The Waterfalls Trail then takes turn to the southwest and heads up a hill. There was some water damage to this section of the trail as well but not nearly as bad as what was seen when first heading down the trail.<br />
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As you get towards the top of the hill, there's are a few relatively nice overlooks. It would probably be a bit nicer had there been some leaves on the trees!<br />
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I'm not sure why I didn't explore it but at the Gap Overlook, there's another trail (Loop Trail C) that leads down the hill you see below and around the field and circles back to this overlook.<br />
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Now at the top of the hill, the Waterfalls Trail comes to an end and meets up with the Fenceline Trail heading west. <br />
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The Fenceline Trail runs along the edge of a field and what I believe to be a farm.<br />
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Once you get beyond the fence, the Fenceline Trail continues along the edge of the fields, still heading to the west.<br />
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The Fenceline Trail briefly takes you through the woods and turns to the south before making another turn to the east and back to the open field.<br />
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Once I reached the farmhouse, I turned south on a connecting trail that would bring me back to the Octororo Ridge Trail on a section I hadn't yet explored.<br />
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Now at the intersecting Octororo Ridge Trail (the yellow box below), I continued heading south<br />
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The Octororo Ridge Trail changes directions a few times, eventually making its way to the north and alongside this small pond (at this point, the trail had actually made another turn back to the south). Perhaps during the warmer months, this would be a pretty nice spot to hang out but there was a cold wind blowing through the open field so I didn't stay long.<br />
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This sign needs a bit of an explanation. As I continued to the south on the Octororo Ridge Trail, it was face-up on the ground at an intersecting connector trail and alongside a creek...nowhere near any available parking! I hadn't thought about it until I looked at my pictures but if I had taken another picture showing where this sign was, I'm pretty sure the humor I found in its location would be better understood.<br />
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The connector trail heads east towards Wolf's Hollow Drive and eventually brings you to a small parking lot.<br />
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Once I reached the small parking lot, I took a turn to the north on Wolf's Hollow Road. Almost directly across the street from the parking lot is this home known as the Orchard House (named due to the apple orchards that were once growing there) which is believed to have been the home of a man by the name of John Dunn in the mid 1700's. The home was rebuilt in 1935 for the tenant farmer of the Schoff Dairy Farm (no name was provided). <br />
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After taking a few pictures of the Orchard House, I continued north on Wolf's Hollow Road<br />
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Thinking the trail was on the inside of the above fence, I cut through this section. I believe there are a number of picnic tables in this area but I don't recall. What I do remember though, was that the ground in this area was pretty soggy.<br />
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Once you get to the edge of the fence, you'll find Loop Trail B heading east and away from Wolf's Hollow Road.<br />
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Once you reach the end of the fence you see in the above picture, Loop Trail B turns to the south. While it changes directions a few times from southeast to southwest and back again, the primary direction is to the south.<br />
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Loop Trail B cuts through an opening in the fence and at this point, makes one final turn to the southwest. Somewhere in this area is another picnic table and where I finally made a quick stop to grab a snack and change into a pair of dry socks. I didn't stay long though, it was cold on top of this hill!<br />
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Now getting close to the parking lot, this is the view of Schoff Dam from the opposite side. What I missed in this area are another set of ruins from an old boathouse that used to be there when the dam wasn't breached.<br />
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Once beyond the Schoff Dam, I could see the parking lot but my adventure wasn't over just yet. There was one more trail to explore, known as Loop Trail A.<br />
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Loop Trail A skirts around the edge of another open field along Schoff Road and past the main entrance to Wolf's Hollow County Park. It then follows alongside Wolf's Hollow Road until you return to the parking lot area which is across the street from the trail.<br />
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That was it for my adventure at Wolf's Hollow County Park. In all, it was a good hike and one I'd definitely like to return to. The terrain was various enough to provide a good challenge and the trails were pretty well marked throughout the adventure. The condition of the trails in some areas were pretty bad but in my opinion, no fault of those who work or volunteer their services at the park. There had been a lot of snow and rain (more rain than snow) leading up to my adventure leaving the ground already saturated, creating prime conditions for the amount of erosion I saw during this hike.<br />
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Although there are ways to maintain trails in attempt to make sure they don't get destroyed, there's only so much one can do when Mother Nature decides to take her course. There's no way of stopping it from happening if the conditions are right. It's still worth the drive to get out there, just make sure you're aware of the areas where the erosion has occurred and avoid them if you don't want to deal with it.<br />
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The reason for not hiking or posting over the last few months was due to re-aggravating a pinched nerve in my neck <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/05/perkiomen-trail-schwenksville-to-green.html" target="_blank">the day after</a> I went on this adventure. If you've ever pinched a nerve in your neck, you'll also know that the pain can be excruciating and that sitting at a desk for a number of hours was simply out of the question due to how uncomfortable it was. I was having troubles sleeping, couldn't move around well, and finally after a few months of rehab with a massage therapist and chiropractor, things are beginning to return to normal. The pain is gone but I still get an occasional tingling down my right arm. Along with the pinched nerve, taking care of the home now that the weather has gotten warmer has taken up a good amount of time as well. I'll eventually be back on the trail, hopefully soon!<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!</div>
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Date of Hike: Sunday, February 21, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 11.54 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.4 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:48:14</div>
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Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, 53 Degrees</div>
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This past Sunday, I took a ride out to <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/greenlanepark" target="_blank">Green Lane Park</a> to explore some of the trails surrounding the reservoir. This place has been on my radar for a long time but I was torn between making an attempt at hiking around the entire reservoir in one day or hiking it a section at a time. That question was finally answered this past weekend and I decided I'd hike it in sections. With this being said, I'll be returning a few more times to explore the remaining trails which means there will be a few more blog posts about Green Lane Park by the time all is said and done.<br />
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It was a good day for a hike, not nearly as nice as it was for my adventure at <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2016/02/monacacy-hill-recreation-area.html" target="_blank">Monocacy Hill Recreation Area</a> the day before, but definitely nice enough for an adventure. Who am I kidding? Unless there's a blizzard or lightning, it's always a good day for an adventure! It was mild for February, let's put it that way.<br />
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There are numerous parking lots throughout Green lane Park so it's a matter of choosing where you'd like to start your adventure. For this hike, I parked in the parking lot on Green Lane Road:<br />
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Approximate address:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2153+Green+Lane+Rd,+Green+Lane,+PA+18054/@40.3358728,-75.48807,827m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!1m2!2m1!1s2153+Green+Lane+Road,+Green+Lane,+PA+18054!3m1!1s0x89c69da09ea5d265:0x658dd39a41c0f309" target="_blank">2153 Green Lane Road</a><br />
Green Lane, PA 18054<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/40.337022,+-75.484109/@40.3370261,-75.4862977,827m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1" target="_blank">40.337022, -75.484109</a><br />
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For a copy of the trail map and to locate the other parking lots throughout the park, click <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/6445" target="_blank">here</a>. Make sure to get an updated trail map for your adventure. The one I brought with me stated that the Blue Trail was 7.5 miles long but the updated map has it at 4 miles. Personally, I think it's somewhere in the middle. I strayed off the trail a few times but I don't believe it was enough to add 3.5 miles to my hike. If anything, I would put the Blue Trail at around 5 miles.<br />
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Green Lane Park is the largest county operated park within Montgomery County at a total of 3400 acres. The park, which was not named Green lane Park at the time, was opened to the public in 1959. I believe the land was owned at that time by the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company (now Aqua). </div>
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Green Lane Reservoir Park was established in 1983 when Montgomery County took over easement rights from the water company. Between 1983 and 1998, the area operated as two different parks (Green Lane Reservoir Park and Upper Perkiomen Valley Park) and in 1998, the two were merged to create Green Lane Park. </div>
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I started out my adventure heading to the south to check out the lakes. In total, there are three different bodies of water (excluding the Perkiomen Creek) at Green Lane Park; the Green Lane Reservoir, Knight Lake, and the one you see in the below picture Deep Creek Lake. Giving the warm weather and rain we've had, I was surprised to see there was still ice on the lake.<br />
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Interestingly enough, similar to Hopewell Lake at French Creek State Park, Deep Creek Lake was open to swimmers until 1994 when it was <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19970922&id=euIxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=XqYFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3900,4303793&hl=en" target="_blank">closed due to geese</a> contaminating the water.<br />
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Following along the shoreline and looping to the northeast, there isn't much for a trail but it was easy to walk around the area. Like many places here in Pennsylvania, there are plenty of rocks.<br />
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This amphitheater was built <a href="http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/MP/20090823/NEWS01/308239970" target="_blank">between 2008-2009</a> (opened in 2009) and is now used for concert events throughout the summer. <br />
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I believe just before the bridge you see is another dam. Years ago, my family would meet at the park for picnics during the holidays. I recall fishing just downstream from that bridge. Never caught anything but it was still fun to get out and enjoy fishing.<br />
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Once I was done at the smaller lakes, it was time to find my way to the hiking trail. By now, I had circled along the driveway to the parking lot and turned west alongside Green Lane Road. This is a small section of the Perkiomen Trail.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail veers away from Green Lane Road for a short distance, eventually turning back to the road again.<br />
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I finally made my way to the Blue Trail. From here, I crossed over Green Lane Road heading to the north.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Looking back at Deep Creek Lake from the Perkiomen Trail</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Of course, immediately heading uphill on the Blue Trail! </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Another view looking back to Deep Creek Lake from the Blue Trail</i></td></tr>
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Almost to the top of the hill, the Blue Trail had made a turn to the east.<br />
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The Blue Trail then makes a turn to the northeast. What you see below with the condition of the trail being relatively muddy was a taste of things to come. Giving the amount of rain we've had in recent weeks and the snow from Jonas melting, it was to be expected and is no fault of poor trail maintenance.<br />
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This area is also the location for one of two different campgrounds within Green Lane Park. The one you'll be cutting through if you hike the Blue Trail is designated for equestrian camping and contains only 10 sites. The other campground has 30 sites and is on the opposite side of Deep Creek Lake. For more information on the location(s), fees, and reservations, click <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?nid=2187" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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At first. the trail was in good condition and was mostly crushed stone/gravel.<br />
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Crossing over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B020'24.9%22N+75%C2%B029'03.1%22W/@40.340254,-75.4852793,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Hill Road</a> and headed in the direction of Green Lane Reservoir. Once crossing over, the Blue Trail takes a turn to the west.<br />
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Throughout the hike on the Blue Trail, you'll see several of these signs posted warning you of difficult trail sections. Not all of them are difficult but if you hike this trail, be ready for a workout.<br />
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After seeing the warning sign, this was what I ran into and questioned if this was really what it was referring to. You can see the trail is relatively flat.<br />
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Shortly after thinking the warning sign was a waste, I found the hill(s) the sign was referring to and it's safe to say, they were on the difficult side.<br />
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I didn't take a lot of pictures on my return trip back to the car since it was a "there and back" hike and it had also started raining (I had also put my camera in a plastic bag and put it in my backpack). This hill doesn't look like much but when your legs are tired from hiking, it makes for one heck of a workout. The hill isn't steep by any means but it was a long and gradual climb on my return. My legs felt the burn for the next few days from this hike and Monocacy Hill the day before.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, the Blue Trail takes a turn to the north.<br />
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Eventually the hill brings you down to the level of the reservoir with some small openings where you can get a clear shot of the water and ice. The hill to the right side is where I had just been.<br />
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The Blue Trail takes a sharp turn to the southwest, then back to the northwest, and shortly after doing so, you'll cross over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B020'49.9%22N+75%C2%B029'27.4%22W/@40.3472101,-75.4931477,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Hill Road</a>. Take note that if you're looking at the Blue Trail on Google Maps, it looks like the trail has been redirected to a different area from what you'll see.<br />
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Once I had crossed over Hill Road, I noticed the Blue Trail wasn't going to bring me to the boat launch area which I had intended on exploring so I found a side trail and made my way over.<br />
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Directly across the reservoir from the boat launch is this bright orange arrow and the cliff to the left. I'm curious to know what the arrow is supposed to be used for.<br />
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After walking around the boat launch area for a little while, I was on my way again. Now heading to the west with an eventual turn to the northwest.<br />
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Another warning sign about difficult terrain being ahead. This time, although the trail was soggy and a bit slippery from being wet, these areas weren't nearly as difficult as the first hill I had climbed.<br />
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There are probably at least five or six stream crossings on the Blue Trail although none of them were difficult to cross. Had they been flooded, it may have ended my day early.<br />
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I don't often get shots of wildlife because I tend to walk with "heavy feet" and scare anything off before I can get close enough for a picture. This downy woodpecker gave me enough time to shoot a picture before taking off.<br />
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The Blue Trail walks you through a section of evergreen trees.<br />
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In this area and although I can't really tell where I was, the Blue Trail changes direction a few times, mostly headed in a northerly direction.<br />
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The Blue Trail takes a turn to the west with another trail leading to the water's edge. It's a bit hard to see but the white line at water level is a bridge crossing over the Green Lane Reservoir. Although I could see this bridge sooner, this was the first good shot of it I could get. The bridge was my objective.<br />
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I had finally reached my objective, the parking lot on the corner of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Green+Lane+Far+Parking+Lot/@40.3627933,-75.5120841,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x6d1c4f5f897ae323" target="_blank">Knight and Ward Roads</a>. This is also where the Blue Trail turns into the Red Trail and crosses the reservoir. I'm not sure yet but this may be my starting point when I return to Green Lane Park. I hung out here for a little while to grab a snack and once I was done. it was time to head back to the car.<br />
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Once the rain started to fall more steadily, I made a quick stop and put my camera in my backpack to keep it protected from the elements. As I always do when I go hiking, I bring two cameras with me, the other I usually save for taking macro pictures since it does a fantastic job of getting the really close up shots. For the last few pictures, I had used the other less expensive camera. If that one gets wet and/or damaged, I wouldn't be as upset.<br />
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I pretty much packed everything in until getting back to the Perkiomen Trail alongside Deep Creek Lake and by then, the rain had stopped. Although it's not named. there are some trails leading into the meadows alongside the lake which I decided to explore on the way back to the parking lot.<br />
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That was it for my adventure at Green lane Park (for now). In all, it was a fantastic hike and one that I'd like to do again sometime. Although it was muddy, I'd have to say that for now, this is the best hike I've been on so far in 2016. Again, I'm not faulting anyone for the conditions of the trail. During this time of year, it's near impossible to keep the trails from getting muddy. The only gripe I had about Green Lane Park is that there's a shooting range just to the east (and slightly south) of the park which can be heard for a distance although I couldn't hear it the entire time. <br />
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There was an excellent mix of terrain, the trails were clean, and there was enough of a variety of scenery to keep me interested. Usually when you think of hiking around a lake (at least this is how I tend to think), you get the idea that the trails will be relatively flat and boring. It's safe to say that I was pleasantly surprised when hiking these trails, and tired!<br />
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Until next time, happy hiking and happy exploring!</div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-48799004813842755892016-02-23T15:14:00.001-05:002016-02-23T15:25:09.407-05:00Monocacy Hill Recreation Area<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Saturday, February, 20, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 5.14 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 1.8 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 2:54:21</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 60 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult<br />
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On Saturday, February 20th, I took a ride out to <a href="http://www.monocacyhill.org/index.html" target="_blank">Monocacy Hill Recreation Area</a> and what a beautiful day it was for a hike! I have to admit, after winter storm Jonas hit the area, I haven't been out much since I just don't have the gear for hiking in the snow. I know, it's a lame excuse, but have you ever tried hiking in 30 inches of snow? It's not easy hiking in only a few inches of snow!<br />
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As you likely already know, most of the snow has melted and my procrastination means that my endurance isn't as good as it used to be. Now I have to get myself back in the swing and rebuild that lost endurance which I paid a price for during this adventure (actually, I took two adventures over the weekend, another blog post coming soon). It was worth every step though.<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/43+Geiger+Rd,+Douglassville,+PA+19518/@40.2815971,-75.7558077,827m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!1m2!2m1!1s43+Geiger+Road,+Douglassville,+PA!3m1!1s0x89c67daebdbdc47f:0x18618f4fcf662680" target="_blank">43 Geiger Road</a><br />
Douglassville, PA 19518<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/40.280882,+-75.753465/@40.280884,-75.7545475,409m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1" target="_blank">40.280882, -75.753465</a><br />
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Take note that the parking lot at Monocacy Hill is small and can probably fit 8-9 tightly packed vehicles at the most. If you get there and the parking lot is full, you can park alongside Geiger Road on the same side as the parking lot. Had I known this ahead of time, I probably would have parked alongside the road instead of squeezing my car into the parking lot.<br />
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For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.monocacyhill.org/MonocacyHillTrailMap.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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As you can see stated below, the Monocacy Hill Recreation Area was acquired by Amity Township in 1967 from a company by the name of John T. Dyer Quarry Company, and local resident George Thompson, at a cost of $51,000. Monocacy Hill is the township's largest recreation area at a total of now, 428 acres, and has approximately 6 miles of trails.<br />
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Not far from the parking lot is this picnic area. As you walk a little further in, there are a few more of them.<br />
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Posted close to the entrance are a number of different items you can check out. The first is this booklet looking podium with the names of wildflowers you'll find within Monocacy Hill and what time of year you should expect to see them.<br />
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Monocacy Hill has an interesting donation program going with Redners Markets. If you shop there and use your Redners gas card (likely the same as the loyalty card), drop off your receipt to this receipt box and Monocacy Hill will receive 1% of the base points (located on the bottom of your receipt). Click <a href="http://www.monocacyhill.org/rednerssaveatape.PDF" target="_blank">here</a> for more details. What I don't know is if this agreement is with a local Redners or if all of them are partaking in this.<br />
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When you first start your adventure, you can go one of two different directions. The first will bring you west alongside Geiger Road for a short distance, then cut to the southwest. The other, and the direction I went to start my adventure, was to the southwest on the Lower Trail.<br />
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Throughout different areas of the preserve, you'll find these kiosk type stations providing information about the habitats in the area.<br />
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All of the trails at Monocacy Hill are well marked and well maintained. There are plenty of trail markers to keep you aware of what trail you're on the the trails themselves are relatively clean.<br />
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The first intersecting trail is the Creek Trail and was where I initially turned off the Lower Trail, now heading in a southward direction. I'm curious to know what the "MH" markers represent. I saw them scattered throughout the park, all of which had a different number on them. They look to be some sort of location marker, perhaps for hunting and/or maintenance?<br />
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The Creek Trail, while mostly headed in a southerly direction did make a few twists and turns along the way.<br />
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Just next to the trail was this low lying area. In this section of the park, there were quite a few of them. Really, the trail itself was in a low lying area!<br />
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This was one of the few areas where there was still snow and ice covering the trail although it didn't stretch too far.<br />
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It's a bit difficult to tell from the pictures but giving the time of year and the amount of rain that's recently fallen here in Southeast PA (along with melting snow from Jonas), the trails were pretty soggy throughout the adventure.<br />
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Numerous trees throughout Monocacy Hill were labeled with information about the type of tree, height, etc. The orange in the picture is the reflection off the sign from my shirt as the area is open to hunting. I seriously doubt there were hunters though, the place was pretty busy with hikers since it was such a nice day. I'd rather be safe than sorry!<br />
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Apparently at one time, hunting was <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19701030&id=mo0jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vpoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4362,7185504&hl=en" target="_blank">outlawed at Monocacy Hill up until 1970</a> where it was once again allowed and still is to this day. This reminds me, if you plan on visiting Monocacy Hill, please be sure to check their website for closures of the recreation area for hunting or contact the Monocacy Hill Conservation Association to inquire. I attempted to explore Monocacy Hill around mid-December and found out the hard way it was closed to hunting. Of course, you can avoid all of this and just go on a Sunday!<br />
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Besides the currently unnamed creek, there were also a few smaller streams snaking through as well. There were also a number of other trails in the area that looked to be leading towards homes. The green sign you see below is a rules and regulations sign, likely for those who used the unmarked trail from those homes to get into the recreation area.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, the trail takes a turn to the northwest, more west than north.<br />
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This section is very nice and as of right now, I cannot locate the name of the creek this bridge is crossing over. Once the Creek Trail crosses over the creek, it cuts alongside it for a short distance.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Small waterfall just upstream from the bridge</i></td></tr>
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Once of the rocky parts of the trail. Although there wasn't too much of this, it wasn't the only spot where there were rocks to walk over.<br />
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There are a number of stone walls scattered throughout the recreation area, likely used as property boundaries from homesteads that were in the area when it was settled in the 1770's.<br />
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Now back to the Lower Trail, I took a turn to the north heading in the direction of the parking lot.<br />
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The Lower Trail slowly makes a turn heading in a northwest direction, more west than north.<br />
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A short distance past the Railbed Trail, the Monocacy Hill Trail intersects heading in a northerly direction, changing direction a few times before turning to the northeast.<br />
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By far, this is the toughest section of Monocacy Hill with an elevation gain of almost 300 feet within a relatively short distance. I hadn't run into a challenge like this since my adventure last year at Hawk Mountain and giving I hadn't been hiking too much in the month of January and into February, to say getting up this hill was difficult would be an understatement. I had to stop three times to catch my breath before reaching the top! In the end, the effort used getting up the hill was (and is) worth it.<br />
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As you get to about the halfway point, maybe a little further, the fun of getting up this side of the hill only gets better with a steep stone stairway leading up to the top.<br />
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Almost to the top of Monocacy Hill, the trail sort of levels out but doesn't get any easier as you have to climb over rocks to keep going on the Monocacy Hill Trail.<br />
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This made the climb well worth while. Technically, this isn't the top of the hill but it's where there's an opening to get a good view of the valley below. I believe this is looking in a southward direction. If you look to the left side of the below picture, you can see a small section of the Schuylkill River.<br />
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Pennsylvania is affectionately known by some hikers as Rocksylvania...I couldn't imagine why? The rocks weren't as big but this area reminded me of Hawk Mountain a little bit since the trail took you through the rocks and not around them. <br />
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I'm not sure if this is true or not but as I was researching Monocacy Hill and its history, I stumbled upon an <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=18860516&id=BaIhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KZoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2460,561279&hl=en" target="_blank">old news article</a> from the Reading Eagle where there's mention of a cavern somewhere under Monocacy Hill where gold, silver, and platinum had been found in 1730's. Two Englishmen named Cove and Draper were shown the area by Native Americans (likely Lenni Lenape) and after their discovery, wrote and then set sail back to England to get supplies and were never seen or heard from again. According to the article, the ship and its crew may have been lost at sea.<br />
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In 1886, the letters assisted someone (who wasn't named) in locating Monocacy Hill who was preparing to secure leases from the land owners to tunnel under the rock. Whether or not this actually happened is unknown as this is where the article comes to an end and I was unable to find additional articles referencing any mining operations around that time period.<br />
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Unfortunately, there's really no good view of the area from the very top of Monocacy Hill, not like the overlook from a short distance back.<br />
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Once you get done climbing over the rocks to follow the Monocacy Hill Trail and still heading in a northeasterly direction, the trail levels out some, then gradually starts to take you down the opposite side of the hill, only much less steep!<br />
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Back to the Lower Trail again, I then took a turn to the south.<br />
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Since I was overlapping some of the areas on the Lower Trail that I had already hiked, I didn't take many pictures for a distance.<br />
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As you get to the southernmost edge of Monocacy Hill Recreation Area, there's what looks to be some sort of race or stunt track just next to the trail. I'm not sure if this is private property or not but I sure wouldn't mind seeing a race or two. Other than what I can see on Google Earth/Maps, I cannot seem to find any additional information about what this is.<br />
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Once I was done checking out whatever this track was, I continued on my way. By now the Lower Trail had taken a turn to the west skirting the southern edge of the recreation area.<br />
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Since there was some additional overlapping on the Lower Trail in this area, again, I didn't take too many pictures. Somewhere along the way, I made a turn onto the Railbed Trail, now heading in a northwesterly direction.<br />
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The Railbed Trail makes a sharp turn to the southwest (right).<br />
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Along the way, the Railbed Trail turns to the west, then making another turn to the north.<br />
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An unnamed stream alongside the trail still had some ice covering it, I love the designs ice can make!<br />
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Gradually, the Railbed Trail starts turning to the northeast.<br />
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Now back to the Lower Trail, I was almost done with my adventure for the day. It wasn't over yet though!<br />
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Getting close to finishing my hike for the day, I hiked across these ruins. As usual when it comes to finding ruins of something, I have to investigate and go a little crazy with the pictures but it's worth it to me. Apparently, while the John T. Dyer Quarry Company was in business in the 1920's, they had intentions of quarrying the stone out of Monocacy Hill. It was at that time where the concrete structure you see in this picture (and several below) was built with the intention of crushing the stone and loading it into railroad cars.<br />
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In 1925 and after much <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19250220&id=F6YhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=R5oFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4156,3985897&hl=en" target="_blank">protest from local residents</a>, the quarry company was unable to finish the project and the operation was abandoned. Whether or not the protests from local residents had anything to do with the abandonment of the project is unknown.<br />
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On the opposite side of the trail were the remnants of a few more structures although I'm not sure what they were supposed to be. My guess is that since the larger structure was supposed to be for crushing stone and loading rail cars, perhaps these were going to be used for transporting the stone to the crusher.<br />
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Scattered throughout the woods in this area there were a number of these steel rods sticking out of the ground.<br />
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Finding information about the history of Monocacy Hill online is a bit difficult, I was able to pull some of what's in this blog from the below sign.<br />
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Just beyond the stone crushing structure were the remnants of a building although I'm not sure what it might have been at one time.<br />
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I can't help myself, any time I find ruins, I have to check them out and take lots of pictures! After I was done exploring the ruins, I was on my way again. Once getting past these ruins, the trail turns to the south, then makes another turn to the east bringing you alongside Geiger Road.<br />
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Once you get alongside Geiger Road, it's a short walk back to the parking lot. This was also where I found out you can park alongside the road if the parking lot is full.<br />
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That was the end of my adventure for the day. In all, it was a pretty good hike, especially the view from the top of Monocacy Hill. The trails are well defined, well maintained, well marked, and easy to follow. Topping off the trail conditions, there's a good amount of varied terrain to keep you interested. As a bonus (besides the awesome view) was checking out the ruins of the old quarry operation from the early 1900's. It wasn't much to look at but it's always cool to find remnants of a small piece of history. I hope to return to the Monocacy Hill Recreation Area sometime in the future as it was well worth the drive to get out there!<br />
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Until next time, happy hiking and happy exploring!</div>
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Date of Hike: Monday, January 18, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 6.19 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.2 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 2:27:15</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 21 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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This post is long overdue but alas, here it is. On January 18th, I took a ride out to the Wissahickon Valley Park to explore some of the trails in the northern section. It was a chilly morning to say the least and although the temperature was said to be 21 degrees that day, it surely felt like it was colder than that.<br />
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Unfortunately, digging up the history of this area turned out to be more difficult than I expected. The Friends of the Wissahickon website looks to have been recently updated which made many searches for the locations throughout the park difficult to research without getting an error saying the page in question no longer existed. If and when I find more information, I'll update this post accordingly. <br />
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I parked in the East Bells Mill Road parking lot on the eastern side of the Wissahickon Creek to start my adventure. The approximate address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/42+W+Bells+Mill+Rd,+Philadelphia,+PA+19118/@40.0795371,-75.2262867,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6b96785be58a5:0xe7e2094861520029" target="_blank">42 West Bells Mill Road</a><br />
Philadelphia, PA 19118<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'45.8%22N+75%C2%B013'30.3%22W/@40.0793971,-75.2272737,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.079393, -75.225085</a><br />
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As usual, the street address will get you close to the parking lot but it isn't exact. If you're approaching from the east, you'll want to keep going past the above address and the parking lot will be on your right. If you're approaching from the west, the parking lot will be to your left right after you cross over the Wissahickon Creek.<br />
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Trail maps are not provided at the kiosk stations. For a copy of the trail map, you'll have to purchase one from the <a href="http://www.fow.org/visit-the-park/maps/" target="_blank">Friends of the Wissahickon</a> website ($10) or if you're at the park already, you may be able to purchase one at the <a href="http://www.valleygreeninn.com/index.php" target="_blank">Valley Green Inn</a>. The last time I was there, you could purchase a map just outside the inn but with the updated FOW website, I cannot find any information stating they're still being sold there.<br />
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If you don't want to purchase a map or don't have one yet and want to explore the park, Google Maps has a layout of the trails which you can capture screenshots of and print. I bought a map the last time I was at the park but it's pretty large and having to mess with it on a windy day can be a problem and will eventually ruin it. With there being over 50 miles of trails, it would be best if you had something to bring along so you don't end up getting lost or turned around.<br />
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Before starting my adventure, I walked down to the edge of the creek to have a look and take a few pictures.<br />
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The trail head is in the back of the parking lot, you won't be able to miss it. To start, I headed in a northerly direction which eventually made a turn to the northwest. This is known as the Orange Trail.<br />
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Unlike the other sections of the Wissahickon Valley Park, there were few areas where the trail was rocky like what you see in the below picture. For the most part, the trails in this section of the park are relatively easy to traverse.<br />
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The Orange Trail eventually makes a turn to the east on its way towards Germantown Avenue.<br />
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As you approach Germantown Avenue, you'll see Chestnut Hill College. Originally founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph and named Mount Saint Joseph College, it was opened in 1924 as a Catholic four year liberal arts college for women. In 1938, it was renamed to Chestnut Hill College.<br />
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As you approach Germantown Avenue, there's a walking bridge over the Wissahickon Creek.<br />
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Once you cross over the Wissahickon Creek, you'll see the trail on the opposite side heading in a southwest direction.<br />
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There were trail markers throughout the hike but not as many as I had hoped. You can see that there are two different markers on the tree below but I'm not sure if this trail is named or not.<br />
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Eventually, the unnamed trail (as far as I know) leads you alongside the Wissahickon Creek and over another small tributary.<br />
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This picnic shelter was the first one built at the Wissahickon Valley Park in 1936 and the meadow behind it was dedicated to William Warner Harper. Harper was the owner of the Andorra Nursery which at one time, was the largest tree nursery in the eastern half of the United States and consisted of 1,400 acres of land.<br />
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Once past the picnic shelter, I took a turn to the southeast heading down Forbidden Drive. Completed in 1853, Forbidden Drive used to be a turnpike with three toll booths. In 1874, it became Wissahickon Drive when the Fairmount Park Commission bought the surrounding land. In 1920, it was closed to vehicular traffic and was renamed to the name you hear today, Forbidden Drive.<br />
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Forbidden Drive runs alongside the Wissahickon Creek, this is the same area I took a picture of while I was on my way to Germantown Avenue from the parking lot.<br />
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As you get close to Bells Mill Road, there are trails leading to the west into the hills. To the left side of the below picture, you can see a small stone stairway leading to these trails.<br />
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This is known as the Green Trail and heads southwest before making a sharp turn to the north, then another sharp turn to the southwest again.<br />
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This intersection is a connecting trail where the Green Trail continues to the southwest and the connecting trail takes a turn to the northwest and was the direction I went. As usual, it was my intention to get in as much distance in as possible and with the number of trails in this section of the park, I planned my route before getting there.<br />
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The connecting trail takes a slight turn to the north before connecting with the Forest Loop trail.<br />
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Once the connecting trail intersects with the Forest Loop trail, it take another slight turn back to the northeast, then making another turn to the northwest.<br />
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In some areas, you can look down the hill through the trees to see the Wissahickon Creek and Forbidden Drive. This view is from the Forest Trail looking back to the southeast.It's hard to tell in the picture but if you look closely, you can see the wooden fence and Wissahickon Creek on the lower left side of this picture.<br />
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Always cool finding stuff like this in the middle of the woods!<br />
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I continued following the Forest Trail which eventually made another turn to the southwest where it intersected with the Teal Trail and made another turn to the east. A short distance down the Teal Trail, it intersects with the Blue Trail which will bring you back to the Forest Trail (confusing, isn't it?). Since I had already been there, I stayed on the Teal Trail which make a slight turn to the southeast.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, I took a "wrong turn". When hiking, there's really no such thing as a wrong turn but I managed to lose my sense of direction and took a trail that I hadn't planned on taking. At this intersection, I believe I was supposed to keep following the Teal Trail (left) but instead turned right onto the Gnome Trail (orange) heading southwest.<br />
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The Gnome Trail is a short one, maybe 1/4 mile at the most and it then intersects with the Yellow Trail continuing southwest.<br />
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In a way, I'm glad I took the wrong trail. I would have never seen this tree had I not made the "wrong turn". Known as the Great Beech, it's said to be the highest scoring beech in the state of Pennsylvania. For an explanation on how a tree is scored, click <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5202838.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and scroll down to page 7.<br />
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Shortly after passing the Great Beech, I realized my mistake and doubled back to the trails I had intended on exploring. I made my way back to the Teal Trail heading southeast.<br />
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The Teal Trail leads you back to the Forest Trail where I turned to the southwest.<br />
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The Forest Loop and Green Trails merge for a very short distance and from there, the merged trails intersect with the Meadow Loop which takes a slight turn to the south.<br />
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The Meadow Loop will bring you through what's known as Andorra Meadow.<br />
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These are known as the Black Farm Ruins. Unfortunately, there's not much to be found for what this place was at one time other than it being a farm.<br />
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The trail makes a gradual turn to the southwest, then turning again to the northwest.<br />
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The fenced in area was recently treated with a pesticide but for what reason, I'm not sure. <br />
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The meadow was very nice, especially with how blue the sky was that day.<br />
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In this area, the Meadow Loop makes a few turns back and forth, eventually towards the northeast running alongside West Northwestern Avenue.<br />
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Once you make your way back into the woods, the Meadow Loop takes another turn to the southeast.<br />
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A short distance down the Meadow Loop, the trail intersects with the Meadow Observation Loop which brings you back into Andorra Meadow<br />
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The Meadow Observation Loop is a short trail and as its name states, heads south, then loops north back to the Meadow Loop.<br />
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Once you're back into the woods, the Meadow Loop intersects with the Forest trail again and from there, you can turn to the southeast or northwest. Since I had already seen the trail to the southeast, I turned to the northwest.<br />
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After another turn to the northeast, you'll be hiking alongside West Northwestern Avenue and approaching the Wissahickon Environmental Center.<br />
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This is also the area where you'll find the parking lot for the environmental center. When I made my wrong turn, I ended up in the back of the parking lot and was where I noticed what I had done and turned back.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, the Forest Loop cuts to the southeast with a bike bypass path continuing to the northeast, I stayed on the Forest Loop since I wanted to check out the environmental center.<br />
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After making my turn to the northeast, I approached the Wissahickon Environmental Center, also known as the Tree House. In 1890, the Adolph Stenile who was the chief propagator of the Andorra Nursery, built a home next to a large sycamore tree. Instead of cutting the tree down, he built the porch around the tree and as his family grew, he enclosed the porch and sycamore tree to create a dining room. After the area became a nature preserve, the Tree House became the visitor center. The sycamore tree survived until 1981 when it was finally cut down.<br />
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Unfortunately, the visitor center was closed during my adventure so I was unable to see the sycamore tree, or at least what's left of it.<br />
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The below sign was posted on the above tree that has its branches reaching to the sides.<br />
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I made my way back to Forbidden Drive and the <a href="http://thecedarshouse.com/" target="_blank">Cedars House Cafe</a> which offers breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. I didn't go inside and although you could see lights on, I wasn't sure if it was open. Perhaps when I return, I'll give this place a closer look.<br />
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Once I was done checking out the cafe, it was time to wrap up my hike. I returned to the trail running alongside the Wissahickon Creek that I had hiked when I first started my adventure.<br />
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Almost back to the parking lot, I took a picture of the Bells Mill Road bridge over the Wissahickon.<br />
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That was it for my adventure at the Wissahickon Valley Park for the day. In all, it was a fun adventure and one that I'd eventually like to return to. The park is enormous with over 50 miles of trails so there's still a lot more to explore. The condition of the trails were good and there were signs posted at just about every intersecting trail but I would have liked to have seen more trail markers throughout the hike to let me know I was headed in the right direction.</div>
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Date of Hike: Wednesday, January 13, 2016</div>
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Total Distance: 13.17 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.95 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:29:57</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 25 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy<br />
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For my first adventure of the year after sustaining a pinched nerve in my neck, I decided to check out the <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/perkiomentrail" target="_blank">Perkiomen Trail</a> from Valley Forge to Collegeville. My previous hike on the Perkiomen Trail took me from <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/11/perkiomen-trail-collegeville-to.html" target="_blank">Collegeville to Schwenkesville</a>. Why it is I never start at one end or the other is beyond me but that's just how I do things. I just pick a spot and go. I did the same thing when hiking the Horse-Shoe Trail when I started in Great Valley instead of Valley Forge.<br />
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It was a pretty cold morning for a hike here in Southeast PA. When I first started, it was 20 degrees and only warmed up to 25 on the day. I was able to keep warm throughout the hike since I made sure to wear my insulated gear and kept moving at a decent pace, faster than I normally walk. The previous evening had brought us the first snow of the winter, less than an inch but since there was still some on the ground, I wanted to get out to enjoy it.<br />
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To start my adventure, I parked at the Pawlings Road parking lot in Valley Forge and went from there. The approximate address is:<br />
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Phoenixville, PA 19460<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B006'50.7%22N+75%C2%B027'20.1%22W/@40.1140851,-75.4577827,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.114081, -75.455594</a><br />
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According to Google Maps, this is still considered Phoenixville although it's closer to Audubon in my opinion. Regardless, the above address will get you to the parking lot which you won't be able to miss on your approach. You won't need it but if you'd like a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3458" target="_blank">here</a>. You can also grab the same map at kiosk stations scattered throughout the trail.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail runs north to south so there wasn't a heck of a lot of changing directions during this adventure. When first starting your hike and if you start in the parking lot at Pawlings Road, you'll be on the <a href="http://schuylkillrivertrail.com/" target="_blank">Schuylkill River Trail</a> for a short distance.<br />
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From the parking lot, you'll walk to the bottom of a small hill where you can head to Valley Forge or Oaks. To get to the Perkiomen Trail, you want to head towards Oaks.<br />
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Once you cross over the Perkiomen Creek, you'll reach an intersection where you can head west on the Schuylkill River Trail towards Phoenixville or east on the Perkiomen Trail towards Collegeville.<br />
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As stated, the Perkiomen Trail mostly runs in a north to south direction. After turning east onto the trail from the Station Avenue bridge, it turns to the north after a short distance. At this point, I was headed into the Lower Perkiomen Valley Park.<br />
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Across the Perkiomen Creek is the <a href="http://johnjames.audubon.org/visit-us" target="_blank">John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove</a> which I hiked in <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/04/john-james-audubon-center-at-mill-grove.html" target="_blank">March of 2015</a>. Part of the Audubon Loop Trail includes the Perkiomen Trail through the Lower Perkiomen Valley Park.<br />
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This section was probably the coldest part of my hike. Since it was an open field, there was no cover from the wind.<br />
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Shortly after passing the entrance to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, the Perkiomen Trail will take you under Egypt Road and alongside a small branch of the Perkiomen Creek.<br />
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The first road you'll get to and cross will be <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B008'38.1%22N+75%C2%B026'43.5%22W/@40.1439291,-75.4476007,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Upper Indian Head Road</a>. Once you get there, the trail takes a turn to the west for a very short distance, then back to the north. You shouldn't have any problems finding the turns, they're well marked.<br />
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This was the beginning of the best part of the hike. Down this stretch of trail, very little sunlight beats on the cliffs that are on the southern side of the trail (in this area, the trail turns to the west for a short distance) and icicles were hanging from all of the cliffs and what an awesome sight it was! I went a little crazy with the pictures but it was worth it!<br />
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After getting past the above cliffs, I ran into this sign and thought I'd have to cut my hike short for the day. I'm not sure what trail might have been referenced with this sign but the Perkiomen Trail was still open.<br />
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Shortly after passing the above sign, I crossed over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'07.8%22N+75%C2%B027'24.2%22W/@40.1521791,-75.4589197,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Cider Mill Road</a> and spotted my possible answer as to why there might have been a trail closure. Since August 2013, the Arcola Road bridge (originally built in 1869, then rebuilt in 1931) had been deemed structurally deficient and was closed. Since then, construction has been ongoing with a projected completion date of July 2016.<br />
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After passing the bridge construction, I crossed over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'13.5%22N+75%C2%B027'27.7%22W/@40.1537531,-75.4598747,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Arcola Road</a>. Use caution here, it's on a somewhat blind turn and traffic can be moving at a decent clip. I also passed this old abandoned building and as much as my curiosity gets to me, I didn't check it out. I'd be curious to know what it was at one time though.<br />
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This small creek is known as Doe Run. It's hard to tell from the picture but where the water drops off the ledge (center of the picture), there were tire tracks leading into the creek on both sides. I'm not sure but I believe it's a driveway of sorts.<br />
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Throughout my hike, I spotted numerous side trails. Some of those trails were private property such as this one but there were others where there weren't any "no trespassing" or "private property" signs. Perhaps in time I'll return to check some of them out.<br />
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Along the trail was this memorial on a bench. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any information on who the woman was.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Another side trail that I'd eventually like to investigate. </i></td></tr>
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The next road crossing was at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B010'10.9%22N+75%C2%B027'49.8%22W/@40.1697091,-75.4660117,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Yerkes Road</a> and from there, it was another long, straight and flat hike.<br />
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Another abandoned building that was slowly falling apart. There were other structures nearby but none were close enough to get a decent shot. Like the others I saw on the trail, I'd be curious to know what they may have been at one time.<br />
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I didn't realize it at the time but I had entered into a section of the Central Perkiomen Park.<br />
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After passing through Central Perkiomen Park (more accurately, a small section of it), I crossed over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B010'30.1%22N+75%C2%B027'35.6%22W/@40.1750441,-75.4620907,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Perkiomen Boulevard</a></div>
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Another short distance further and I was crossing over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B010'45.5%22N+75%C2%B027'25.5%22W/@40.1793071,-75.4592687,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">State Route 29</a> (2nd Avenue) and by now, was almost to my destination.<br />
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I made it! It's not like there was any doubt about not making it but after not hiking for almost a month and walking faster than I normally do, I was ready for a rest! Unlike last time though, I didn't stop at the <a href="http://abcbrew.com/brewpubs/collegeville-2/" target="_blank">Appalachian Brewing Company</a> and instead decided to have lunch at the <a href="http://collegevillediner.com/index2.php" target="_blank">Collegeville Diner</a> which is right next door.<br />
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Once I was done with lunch, it was time to head back to Valley Forge.<br />
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Once I was back to the cliffs with all of the icicles hanging from them, I went picture crazy again. I couldn't help it, I've seen ice like this before but never had the opportunity to photograph it. Last winter, I was dealing with plantar fasciitis and didn't hike in the month of January at all.<br />
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Now back to Upper Indian Head Road, I spotted a trail that brought me to the side of Perkiomen Creek. While the Perkiomen Trail does take you in the direction of the creek, you're not always alongside it where you'd have an opportunity to get shots up close.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A little further upstream was this dam. I believe I could have but I didn't walk up there for a closer look</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Approaching Lower Perkiomen Valley Park</i></td></tr>
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That was it for my adventure on the Perkiomen Trail for the day. Although I'm not too keen on hiking trails that are paved, flat, and straight (I'm the one who decided to go there though!), that doesn't mean it doesn't pose a challenge . I intentionally kept my pace faster than I normally do because of the cold which led to me getting tired a bit faster than I normally do. The Perkiomen Trail is also 19-20 miles long which I wouldn't be able to cover in a single day without a shuttle which I don't have. Even then, hiking 20 miles in a single day would be a new milestone for me. <br />
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In all, hiking a little over 13 miles at a fast pace after almost a month off isn't too bad. My legs are a bit fatigued a day later but thankfully not sore. I would have liked to have found some areas of historical significance but unfortunately, there wasn't a heck of a lot to be found and what I did find, I have no idea about the history. I do have plans on returning to this section of the trail to see if I can explore some of the side trails I spotted along the way.<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking! </div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-59936989972500535722016-01-13T18:55:00.000-05:002016-01-13T18:55:54.286-05:00Nolde Forest State Park<div align="left">
Date of Hike: December 19, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 4.89 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 1.6 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 2:58:57</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 40 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On December 19, I once again met up with fellow blogger and hiker, Neil Brennen from <a href="http://atasteforthewoods.com/" target="_blank">A Taste for the Woods</a>, to explore <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/" target="_blank">Nolde Forest State Park</a> (also known as the Nolde Forest Environmental Center). It was a chilly day and seemed to be one of the coldest because of how mild the month of December had been. It turns out, it was the coldest day of December and although I've been out in weather colder than this, I had a hard time staying warm.<br />
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To start our adventure, we parked at the old saw mill. The approximate address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2816+New+Holland+Rd,+Reading,+PA+19607/@40.2812239,-75.9499477,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c671b54233be91:0x2cca924dd916b83f" target="_blank">2816 New Holland Road</a><br />
Reading, PA 19607<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B016'54.2%22N+75%C2%B056'52.4%22W/@40.2817391,-75.9500767,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.281735, -75.947888</a><br />
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If you use Google Maps as your GPS device, you can also look up the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nolde+Forest+-+Sawmill/@40.2799453,-75.950345,16.99z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x89c671cf308a55f5:0x5fb4ff7e246ad908!2sNolde+Forest+State+Park!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x6ac45dca1b00cc4c!6m1!1e1" target="_blank">Nolde Forest Sawmill</a> and it looks like it should bring you right to the parking lot.<br />
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Note that the above street address isn't entirely accurate. If you're approaching from the south, keep going past 2816 until you get to the entrance to the parking lot which will be on your left. If you're approaching from the north, the parking lot will be on your right before you get to 2816. Look for Forester Road when you get close and you should be able to spot the entrance.<br />
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This isn't the actual address for the state park however. If you need that address, here it is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2910+New+Holland+Rd,+Reading,+PA+19607/@40.2765992,-75.9485843,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c671cb3346e12d:0xb7abfb1a82049d9c" target="_blank">2910 New Holland Road</a><br />
Reading, PA 19607<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B016'35.2%22N+75%C2%B056'47.2%22W/@40.2764481,-75.9486277,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.276444, -75.946439</a><br />
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Since this was my first time at Nolde Forest, I was informed by Neil that this entrance is closed off at times. If you should run into this when you go, head to the first address I provided. For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003596.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Nolde Forest State Park is approximately 665 acres and is said to have 10 miles of trails. Acquired by Jacob Nolde in 1900, the park at the time had only a single white pine tree in the middle of a meadow at the time. Inspired by this tree, Nolde hired an Austrian forester, William Kohout, to create the coniferous forest you'll see today. A total of 500,000 trees has been planted by 1910.<br />
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania purchased the land in the late 1960's with <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_001984.pdf" target="_blank">Project 70 funds</a> and the <a href="http://www.acslpa.org/html/1967_project_500.html" target="_blank">Project 500</a> bond issues provided funds for the environmental center's development. In 1970, federal program grants and the Berks County Intermediate Unit helped to establish Nolde Forest as the first environmental education center operated by the Bureau of State Parks.<br />
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To start out our adventure, we headed north on the Watershed Trail along Angelica Creek. Most of the trails we were on were in very good condition.<br />
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This is the <a href="http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=arsp2" target="_blank">Aralia Spinosa</a>, also known as the Devil's Walkingstick, and can be found throughout Nolde Forest.<br />
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As we made our way to the north on the Watershed Trail, we were walking alongside New Holland Road which eventually led us to Church Road and the northeastern corner of the park. Once we reached Church Road, we walked west along the road for a short distance, then made a turn to the southwest on a service road. <br />
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The service road eventually leads to the North Pond and the Pond Loop Trail which takes a slight turn to the south. There are service roads and trails throughout the park, many of which were built in effort to maintain the forest after it had grown to a size larger than Nolde had expected.<br />
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The Pond Loop Trail eventually runs into the Beech Trail on its way south.<br />
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Still heading south, the Beech Trail intersects with the Sheerlund and Kohout Trails along the way.<br />
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The Beech Trail intersecting with the Kohout Trail. At this point, we continued to the south on the Beech Trail<br />
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The Beech Trail intersects with the Coffee Pot Hollow Trail which turns to the west. For the time being, we stayed on the Beech Trail which continues to the south, then making a turn to the east.<br />
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Eventually, the Beech Trail then runs back into the Kohout Trail which turns to the south towards the parking lot and sawmill.<br />
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Once we passed the parking lot, we continued south on the Watershed Trail alongside Punches Run. Since Neil was in front during this part of the hike, many of my pictures were taken looking back towards the north. Although it doesn't look like it from the tracks, Punches Run is to the east of the trail.<br />
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Once past the teaching station, there are several bridges that cross over Punches Run with trails on either side that run alongside it.<br />
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The Boulevard Trail intersects with the Watershed Trail, both of which continue in a southwesterly direction. For the time being, we stayed on the Watershed Trail (left) which remained slightly closer to Punches Run.<br />
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The stone wall you see in the background is Forester Road which leads up to the C.H. McConnell Environmental Education Hall and the Nolde mansion. I did not visit either during this hike but I have plans to return to check both of them out.<br />
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Still on the Watershed Trail, we walked past this opening in the trees which is a gas pipeline that runs through the park. While not the most attractive sights you'd want to see while walking through a park, it did allow for some nice views so I took shots looking in both directions.<br />
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This was probably the toughest part of the hike which really wasn't too difficult. The Boulevard Trail will eventually lead you to the highest point within the forest.<br />
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At this point, the Boulevard Trail intersects with the Coffee Pot Hollow and Ridge Trails at a spot called the Rock Outcrop. While there's a bit of a view from the outcrop, it wasn't really picture worthy.<br />
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Once we were done at the Rock Outcrop, we continued on the Boulevard Trail which made a turn to the southwest.<br />
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Here are a few more shots from the pipeline. I think the first one was looking to the south back into Nolde Forest and the other is looking to the north.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm not sure what this is or was at one time. If anyone knows, please comment below! </i></td></tr>
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Once we got back to the trails along Punches Run, I didn't take many more pictures since I had already been through the area. At this point, we were almost back to the parking lot and sawmill.<br />
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As already stated, this was a sawmill at one time. These are the remnants of when it was still in operation.<br />
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I believe at one time, Punches Run used to be dammed as you can see the remnants of the structure.<br />
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That was it for our adventure at Nolde Forest State Park. In all, it was a good hike despite the cold. Giving the good condition of the trails and the fact there are numerous others that I didn't see, I'll definitely be heading back to Nolde to check out some more of the area.<br />
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Unfortunately, my return to the trail will likely take a while as I somehow managed to pinch a nerve in my neck and have been laid up since. This is also why its taken me so long to get this post up. Having a pinched nerve in the neck also brings pain to the arm and shoulder area which is very uncomfortable and made it difficult to update my blog since sitting for long periods of time at my computer didn't bode well for a painful arm and shoulder. It's getting better but I haven't yet fully recovered!<br />
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I'd like to thank Neil Brennen for his company on the trail and also for driving, I look forward to another adventure with him! Please also give his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ATasteForTheWoods/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> a like! !<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking!!</div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-43598251242525694172016-01-13T08:54:00.000-05:002016-01-13T18:51:17.340-05:00Hildacy Farm Preserve<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Sunday, December 13, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 2.5 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 1:13:38</div>
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Conditions: Partly Sunny, 71 degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, some Moderate<br />
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On Sunday, December 13, it was yet another beautiful day for a hike and since I was already at the <a href="https://natlands.org/preserves-to-visit/list-of-preserves/hildacy-farm-preserve/" target="_blank">Hildacy Farm Preserve</a> doing some volunteer work, I decided to check the place out. The month of December had been kind to us and since it was so nice outside, there was no reason not to take advantage of the beautiful weather.<br />
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The Hildacy Farm Preserve is the headquarters for the <a href="https://natlands.org/" target="_blank">Natural Lands Trust</a> which has several preserves in Eastern Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey. In total, there are 55 acres of land and about 3.5 miles of trails to explore at the preserve. The address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Natural+Lands+Trust's+Hildacy+Farm+Preserve/@39.9555897,-75.3887438,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x22bdbe3da76481d" target="_blank">1031 Palmers Mill Road</a><br />
Media, PA 19063<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'20.1%22N+75%C2%B023'19.5%22W/@39.9555938,-75.3909325,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">39.9555897,-75.3887438</a><br />
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For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="https://natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2014/05/HildacyBroch_MapPage1.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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For some reason, my GPS tracking app was not performing too well for this hike. The only time I crossed over any water was in the northwestern section section of the preserve. Otherwise, all of the trails at the Hildacy Farm Preserve are on the eastern and northern sides of the creeks.<br />
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From the parking lot, the trail head will take you to the south. Although you likely won't need one, you can also grab a trial map at the kiosk station.<br />
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The 55 acres of the Hildacy Farm Preserve are all that remains of the 300 acre land grant of William Penn in 1683. Originally prized because of the areas large oaks and other useful wood, the forests were eventually razed to the ground to make way for agriculture.<br />
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While not much can be found for the history of this area leading up to 1936, the property was bought at that time by Hilda and Cyril Fox and the name Hildacy was born. The Fox's owned and preserved the land for 45 years where it was then donated to the Natural Lands Trust in 1981.<br />
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All of the trails at the Hildacy Farm Preserve are in very good condition. This is part of the combined Red and Yellow Loop Trails which head southward, then take a slight turn to the southwest.<br />
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I crossed the bridge over Martin's Run to the Purple Trail which is a short loop around a serpentine outcropping. The trail itself loops to the north, then circles back to the south.<br />
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I'm not sure what this was at one time but it looks to be the remnants of a small dam.<br />
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Not far from the above remnants were the remains of this old spring house.<br />
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Once I crossed back over Martin's Run, I continued heading south on the combined Red and Yellow Loop Trails.<br />
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Once you get close to Crum Creek, the Yellow Trail turns to the east and the Red Trail continues to the south, slowly making a turn to the east.<br />
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Across Route 252 (Newtown Street Road) to the west of the preserve is the Springfield Reservoir. What you see below is a spillway from the reservoir. Unfortunately, there was no way to get close to it so this was the best shot of the spillway I could get.<br />
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This was the first of two different access points to Crum Creek although not entirely necessary. As you go further into the preserve, there are a number of places where you can get a good view of the creek directly from the trail.<br />
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It's too bad fishing isn't permitted at the preserve, some of the water in this area is pretty deep!<br />
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Somewhere in this area, the Red Trail takes a slight turn to the northeast and an unnamed trail continues alongside Crum Creek.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Just a few geese taking flight to their destination of choice, perhaps Springfield Reservoir</i></td></tr>
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Although it's not shown on the trail map, the trail continues past the boundary of the Hildacy Farm Preserve into a section of the Green Bank Farm Park.<br />
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The trail leads to a wooden fence and from there, you have to turn west back towards the preserve. Within the above meadow is this small pond or vernal pool.<br />
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View from the opposite side of the meadow looking towards Crum Creek.<br />
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Making my way back to the Red Loop Trail and heading in a northerly direction, this view is looking back towards Crum Creek.<br />
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As the Red Loop Trail takes another turn to the north, then northeast, you'll be walking through some nice woodlands. It's also around this area where the Red and Yellow Trails merge again, at least for a short distance.<br />
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This intersecting set of trails is where there's yet another merger with the Green Trail and where the Yellow Trail takes a turn to the northeast.<br />
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After taking a few turns to the southeast, then southwest, there's another unnamed side trail off the Red Trail that brings you back into woodlands. Like I usually do when I have a choice, I head for the woodlands.<br />
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The below sign describes how an overpopulation of deer can have an adverse effect on the environment with the fenced in area below protecting the habitat and preventing them from eating the small shrubs within.<br />
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Once the unnamed trail loops back to the northeast to the combined Red and Green Trails, it runs alongside a farm and some horses. I believe this could be the Green Bank Farm Park.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The meadow to the left of this picture is known as Hilda's Meadow</i></td></tr>
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There's another entrance to the preserve around or close to Palmers Mill Road in the northeastern side of the preserve with this sign welcoming you. As far as I could see, there's no parking lot in this area though, you'd have to walk it to get there.<br />
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Once beyond the above sign, the trail takes a turn to the north, then another turn to the southeast.<br />
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The trail then turns again to the northwest. From the northeast corner of the preserve, there's a slight view of the Springfield Reservoir although it's not the best. I had my zoom lens fully extended for this shot.<br />
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Between the pine trees to the right side is where you can spot the reservoir although I don't think there would be much of a view had it been during the warmer months with leaves on the trees.<br />
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As described in the above sign, this was the former grove of trees that were removed in favor of plant species that are native to Pennsylvania. When I first spotted this (and before I saw the above sign), I was curious to know why it was so many trees had been cleared, my question was answered!<br />
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Now circling back to the southwest, I was just about done with my adventure.<br />
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Shortly after this area, the trail takes another turn to the northeast and back to the parking lot.<br />
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That was the end of my adventure at the Hildacy Farm Preserve. Giving the size of the preserve, this would have been one of those days where I would have visited multiple locations had I not been volunteering earlier in the day. Since I only managed to get 2.5 miles of hiking in, I definitely would have looked for other locations in the area to explore. In all, it's a nice place to visit if you'd like to take a leisure stroll and see a number of different types of habitats.<br />
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The trails are easy to find and well maintained and the preserve is small so getting lost isn't likely. If I happen to be in the area, I may eventually return but giving its size, there isn't a lot more to explore. In all, the preserve is very nice and was well worth the visit!<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking! </div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-46836591836727315132016-01-13T08:30:00.000-05:002016-01-13T08:30:37.339-05:00French Creek State Park - Return to Miller's Point<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Saturday, December 12, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 9.38 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.3 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:7:32</div>
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Conditions: Partly Sunny, 69 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult<br />
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On December 12th, I took another hike at French Creek State Park to explore a few trails I had never been on (along with a little bit of bushwhacking). It was a beautiful day, one of the warmest on record for the month of December so who could resist a day outside? My original intention was to hike at Monocacy Hill Recreation Area but it turned out that because of hunting season, it was closed for recreational use. Since French Creek State Park wasn't too far away, I decided to go there instead.<br />
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Like I usually do when I go to French Creek State Park, I parked in the Hopewell Lake parking lot and started my adventure from there. The address to the park is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/843+Park+Rd,+Elverson,+PA+19520/@40.2162056,-75.7841543,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c66314e1a6f36f:0x63eb539c8de00" target="_blank">843 Park Rd</a><br />
Elverson, PA 19520<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B012'00.5%22N+75%C2%B047'29.1%22W/@40.2001491,-75.7935927,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.200145, -75.791404</a><br />
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The above address will take you to the campsite at French Creek State Park but the GPS coordinates are accurate. According to Google Maps, the address closest to the entrance to the Hopewell Lake parking lot is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1450+Park+Rd,+Elverson,+PA+19520/@40.2001966,-75.7935856,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c663765e1fa669:0x78ee99e26a68eae9" target="_blank">1450 Park Rd</a>. Unless you're approaching from the north, you won't be able to miss the parking lot. If you are approaching from the north, use the 1450 address.<br />
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For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004691.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I started out my adventure heading to the south alongside Hopewell Lake. Before really getting started, I walked around close to the edge of the lake for a short while, just to see what I could find.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Still a little bit of color to be found late in the year!</i></td></tr>
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Looping around the southern end of Hopewell Lake, the trail then takes a turn to the northeast. This is also where you'll find more parking, picnic areas, and the community pool. No swimming in Hopewell Lake though, the water has been polluted by geese!<br />
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In this section of the park, the trail was gravel and/or crushed stone.<br />
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One of two dams on the northeastern side of Hopewell Lake. I have to wonder if this is an emergency spillway in the event of flooding, as far as I've seen, it's never been in use.<br />
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The second of the two dams at the northeastern end of Hopewell Lake and the nicer of the two.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail intersects with the Lenape Trail heading to the east and was where I made my turn.<br />
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After turning to the east on the Lenape Trail, I was on my way to Hopewell Furnace.<br />
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Although I've been through this area a few times, I don't recall ever seeing this building so I decided to check it out. It wasn't much but still worth exploring.<br />
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I didn't take many pictures within Hopewell Furnace since I had already been there before. If you'd like to see my pictures from my visit to the furnace, check out my post from when I hiked the Horse-Shoe Trail from <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/10/horse-shoe-trail-st-peters-village-to.html" target="_blank">St. Peters Village to Hopewell Furnace</a>. Below are the remnants of a building although I have no idea what it might have been at one time. In the background, you can see one of the buildings that were a part of the furnace.<br />
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Alongside the road leading into Hopewell Furnace, there were horses and a bunch of sheep. Almost a great shot if I had been a little more to the left!<br />
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Alongside the entrance road to the furnace, there were all kinds of fruit trees, I believe they were apple trees although I can't confirm.<br />
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What would my blog be without a little bit of history? This stone wall is known as the East Headrace. The raceway (or section of it) you see was built under the direction of the owner of Hopewell Furnace at the time, Mark Bird. The raceway is a 1.2 mile long ditch that was dug by the workers of the furnace to harvest water from nearby springs, small streams, and Baptism Creek to power the blast furnace's water wheel.<br />
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This section which is the East Headrace was built around 1771 and restored (no date given) as a retaining wall to protect the waterway from erosion. This wall runs approximately 1800 feet and ranges in height from 6 feet to 8 inches tall.<br />
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At this point, I was on the far edge of the field the East Headrace is in and somewhere behind me was the trail. Without being able to find a trail head and being slightly familiar with this section of the park(s), I knew the trail was close so I walked through the woods until I found it.<br />
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When I spotted this old spring house, I knew where I was from a previous hike in this same area. Just on the opposite side is the Lenape Trail.<br />
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On my last adventure in this section of French Creek State Park/Hopewell Furnace, I had taken the Buzzards Trail which leads to the south before eventually looping back to the north. This time around, I headed northeast and explored the Raccoon Trail which I had never been on before.<br />
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Once again, I spotted remnants of the forest fine that occurred in <a href="http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/04/forest_fire_continues_buring_n.html" target="_blank">April 2012</a>.<br />
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I believe these are the remnants of the Site of Brison House, named after George Brison, an African-American woodcutter and fiddler who worked at the furnace.<br />
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Although it wasn't too bad, this was one of the more difficult sections of trail during my adventure. The best was yet to come though!<br />
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I may have mentioned this at one time or another but before I go hiking, I usually try to plan out my route. Sometimes, it works out as planned and at other times, all plans go out the window and I end up taking the wrong trail. When I first started hiking and this happened to me, I'd get nervous about it and think I was going to get lost. Over time, that feeling went away and I learned to just go with the flow. This was one of those times where plans went out the window and I went with the flow! Somewhere in this area, I had intentions of taking one trail but ended up on another. No big deal though, I still ended up where I was originally planning on going, it just took a bit longer.<br />
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Instead of turning to the north on the Mill Creek Trail as I had intended, I continued heading to the northeast on the Raccoon Trail. Note that all of the trails were pretty well marked and if I had an actual trail map, I don't think I would have made this mistake as all trails are marked with a specific color or colors.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Meep Meep!! Always funny finding trees that have what looks like faces on them! </i></td></tr>
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I had now reached the end of the Raccoon Trail which intersected with a different portion of the Mill Creek Trail. For those of you who may not have hiked this area before, the Mill Creek Trail is a loop that takes you through most of the eastern side of French Creek State Park. If for any reason you'd want to cut your hike short, the Raccoon Trail is one of a few you can use to get back towards the western side of the park.<br />
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Now heading northward on the Mill Creek Trail. This is also the area where you'll find one of the most challenging sections of trail at French Creek State Park.<br />
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As you make your way up the hill on the Mill Creek Trail, you get to this spot known as Miller's Point. The last time I was in this area, I was unable to get up to the rocks because of poison ivy. This time, the path was clear. While this was pretty close to the top of the hill, the view wasn't the best so I didn't get any shots of the valley below.<br />
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After stopping for a quick rest, I was on my way again. Now heading southwest (still on the Mill Creek Trail), this was looking back to Miller's Point.<br />
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At first I didn't know what this was or why it was in the middle of the woods but then I remembered that it's hunting season. I believe this cart would be used to bring a deer out of the woods (or any type of larger game). Throughout my hike, I spotted tufts of hair on the trail which led me to think someone might have dragged a deer out without one of these.<br />
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The Mill Creek Trail is pretty wide, likely used as a roadway when the Hopewell Furnace was in operation to bring charcoal to the furnace.<br />
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This threw me off a little bit and to be honest, it still does. Nowhere on the map of French Creek State Park does it state that hunting is prohibited in this section of the park or that this area is a wildlife refuge. To add to the confusion was seeing the cart back a distance. Unless this is something new, I can only guess as to why this sign is here. Once you get into the property of Hopewell Furnace, hunting is prohibited.<br />
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I didn't take pictures for a short distance and by this time, I had crossed back over Route 345 (Swamp Road) and was on the Lenape Trail still heading to the southwest in the direction of Hopewell Lake.<br />
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I veered off the Lenape Trail heading south on the Colliers Trail which eventually leads back to the Horse-Shoe Trail through an unnamed connecting trail.<br />
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While not much to look at, this is the restored remnants of a charcoal hearth where wood was burned to make charcoal for Hopewell Furnace.<br />
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The Colliers Trail isn't as widely used as some of the others throughout the park. It was still covered with leaves making walking a bit difficult since you couldn't tell what was underneath them.<br />
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The Colliers Trail eventually brought me back to the Horse-Shoe Trail by way of another connecting trail (unnamed) and from there, I turned to the west.<br />
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Back on the Horse-Shoe Trail and heading south, you could see Hopewell Lake in the background.<br />
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Once you get alongside Hopewell Lake, the trail takes a slight turn to the southwest. As far as I can see, this isn't the Horse-Shoe Trail and is not shown on the map of French Creek State Park.<br />
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I've hiked a number of times at French Creek State Park but for some reason, it's very rare that I end up on this side of Hopewell Lake. After thinking about it, I realized I hadn't seen this side of the lake for several years.<br />
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I don't often see a freshly fallen tree due to the work of a beaver, pretty cool stuff!<br />
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The trail that runs alongside Hopewell Lake isn't marked but in areas, it does merge with the Horse-Shoe Trail.<br />
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This was one of the only spots throughout the hike where the trail was actually pretty muddy. I managed to sneak through without too much effort though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This is Scotts Run which runs from Scotts Run Lake to Hopewell Lake</i></td></tr>
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At this point, I was getting pretty close to being back to the parking lot.<br />
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Although I didn't stop, this looks to be a pretty nice spot to sit and enjoy the sounds of nature.<br />
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Another cool find. I don't think in all the years I've been hiking that I've ever seen a beaver dam. I guess there's a first time for everything. I didn't get to see the beaver though, maybe next time!<br />
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Almost back to the parking lot. If you look to the right side of this picture, you'll see that I was getting close to civilization again.<br />
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Once last shot of Hopewell Lake before the day came to an end.<br />
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That was it for my unplanned adventure at French Creek State Park. I've always enjoyed hiking there so even though it was my fallback plan, it was well worth the trip out there. I was glad to have brought a trail map with me since my plans to hike Monocacy Hill ended up being a wash. Make note to self, if you plan on hiking somewhere new and you aren't sure if the place you're going might be closed for hunting, be sure to check their website (if they have one) or go on a Sunday!<br />
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Here are a few more of my adventures from French Creek State Park, at least the ones I documented.<br />
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<a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2014/07/french-creek-state-park.html" target="_blank">French Creek State Park - July 2014</a><br />
<a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2014/08/horse-shoe-trail-at-french-creek-state.html" target="_blank">Horse-Shoe Trail at French Creek State Park - August 2014</a><br />
<a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2014/10/french-creek-state-park-my-two-day.html" target="_blank">French Creek State Park - Return to Six Penny - October 2014</a><br />
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I guess it goes without saying that I'd gladly return to explore some more. For the most part, I've covered a good portion of the trails at French Creek State Park with only a few left that I haven't explored yet!<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!</div>
Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-88474422744018039522015-12-08T17:02:00.000-05:002015-12-08T17:02:13.156-05:00Sadsbury Woods Preserve<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Sunday, December 6, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 5.24 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 1.24 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 3:37:6</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 50 degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Moderate<br />
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After a month away from hiking due to what I believe to be plantar fasciitis in my right foot, I finally made my way back out to the trail again. I dealt with plantar fasciitis last year in my left foot and now it made its way to the right, not fun! The pain I'm experiencing is similar to what I went through last year as well. It's enough to be a nuisance but not so bad where it limits my ability to walk.<br />
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For the first time since I started this blog, I met up with a hiking partner and fellow blogger from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ATasteForTheWoods" target="_blank">A Taste for the Woods</a>, Neil Brennen. Most of the time, I usually hike alone since most of my friends or family don't have any interest. If I hike with someone, I don't post about my adventure(s) because I usually don't take nearly as many pictures and spend more time chatting. This time around, there was a good mix of chatting and taking pictures that were worthy of posting.<br />
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With this being said, we met at the <a href="https://natlands.org/preserves-to-visit/list-of-preserves/sadsbury-woods-preserve/" target="_blank">Sadsbury Woods Preserve</a> located in Coatesville, PA. The approximate address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1+Ramblewood+Dr,+Coatesville,+PA+19320/@39.998981,-75.9139186,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c644ba01d01b95:0x3a146dc3205b6346" target="_blank">1 Ramblewood Drive</a><br />
Coatesville, PA 19320<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B059'56.3%22N+75%C2%B054'42.1%22W/@39.9989851,-75.9138967,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">39.998981, -75.911708</a><br />
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Although I don't think you'll have any problems, take note that the parking lot for the Sadsbury Woods Preserve is relatively small. There may be enough room for 5-6 cars at the most. For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="https://natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2013/04/SadsburyBrochure-2013-03.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. You may want to bring a copy of the map with you, according to the NLT (Natural Lands Trust), they're said to be available at a kiosk but I didn't see them.<br />
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<a href="https://natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2013/03/SadsburyPVP.pdf" target="_blank">Established in 1996</a>, the Sadsbury Woods Preserve is a total of approximately 508 acres, 5.5 miles of trails, and was assembled over the course of 15 years and 20 transactions. Apparently, the land was a combination of 12 different properties that were <a href="http://www.visitphilly.com/outdoor-activities/philadelphia/sadsbury-woods-preserve/" target="_blank">sold to the NLT</a> for preservation.<br />
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The woodlands at the preserve are the largest remaining intact within Chester County. The large area of interior forest within the preserve are important because they provide a critical habitat for neotropical songbirds.<br />
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The Sadsbury Woods Preserve is different from many of the other preserves maintained by the Natural Lands Trust. For the most part (at least the ones I've visited), most of the preserves have a good amount of open fields, grasslands, etc. with some woodlands mixed in. With a few exceptions, Sadsbury Woods is almost entirely wooded.<br />
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To start the hike and for the first leg of the journey, the trail weaves back and forth some but is headed mostly in a southerly direction. There are two named loop trails within the preserve (Yellow and Purple) which in the beginning are merged.<br />
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Not far from the main trail head, we ran into a holly tree that had been decorated for the holidays. After shooting off a few pictures, the gentleman who had decorated the tree walked past us and said that he decorates every year. Pretty cool if you ask me!<br />
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The merged Yellow and Purple Trails take a turn to the southeast, then to the southwest.<br />
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Eventually, the Yellow Trail continues to the southwest with the Purple Trail turning to the south. We continued south on the Purple Trail.<br />
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I originally wasn't going to include this in my post but what's left of this metal can wasn't the only chunk of remnants of what once was that we found during the hike. More on this a little bit later.<br />
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At this point, we were at the southeastern corner of the the preserve. Shortly after crossing over this bridge, the Purple Trail leads to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B059'14.1%22N+75%C2%B054'30.4%22W/@39.9872451,-75.9106457,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Old Mill Road</a>. We continued in a southwest direction on Old Mill Road past private property until we spotted a trail marker that led us back into the preserve.<br />
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This creek is on the southern end of the preserve and is known as Buck Run which is a tributary of the West Branch Brandywine Creek. Take note that the water at this crossing is above ankle deep in the middle. I was able to hop across the rocks to get to the other side...<br />
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My hiking partner however, wasn't so lucky and had to walk through the water! Thankfully, it wasn't too cold out, it's no fun walking in the cold with wet feet!<br />
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Once we crossed over Buck Run, this was just about the only section of the preserve that was still out in the open. A little further up the hill, you could see that several trees had been planted in order to restore the habitat. At this point, the Purple Trail is heading west.<br />
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The Purple Trail skirts along the southern edge of the preserve for a distance, then takes a turn to the north. Once you turn to the north, you'll have to cross over Buck Run again. This time, it was a bit easier to cross but regardless, use caution. Wet rocks are as slippery as ice!<br />
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Another curiosity of mine. Throughout the preserve, there are stone walls everywhere which I would guess were used to show property lines since several people/families used to own pieces of the land at one time.<br />
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The Purple Trail keeps heading in a northward direction, then making a slight turn to the northeast before intersecting with the Yellow Trail. Once at the Yellow Trail, you can turn to the east which would bring you back to the parking lot, or to the west which was the direction we went.<br />
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As previously stated, the Sadsbury Woods Preserve is one of the largest remaining unfragmented woodlands in Chester County. You can see that the trees are pretty tall, some of which were enormous (for Southeastern PA that is).<br />
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One of the many trail markers throughout the preserve. Although I didn't take many pictures of them, the trails are well marked and easy to identify.<br />
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Shortly before the Yellow Trail takes a turn to the north, there was a small side trail that I thought was part of the preserve trails (Compass Trail) but ended up being a dead end.<br />
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This was actually pretty interesting even though it was a dead end. The trail that was there had either some sort of fungus or moss on the rocks giving it an interesting shade of green.<br />
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Once we were back to the Yellow Trail, we continued west until reaching the Compass Trail, this time it was the right one!<br />
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You could tell that this trail wasn't used as much as the others throughout the preserve since the leaves on the ground look relatively undisturbed.<br />
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Throughout the preserve, there was also quite a few rock formations (other than the stone walls).<br />
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The Compass Trail eventually leads to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B059'24.4%22N+75%C2%B055'45.5%22W/@39.9901101,-75.9314927,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Compass Road</a>. Since it was another dead end, we turned around after exploring for a distance and headed back to the Yellow Trail.<br />
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I'm not familiar with fungus but this was pretty interesting. It was almost black but when you look on the opposite side, you could still see some color. I'll have to do some research on this but I wonder if the fungus is effected by the change in seasons and cooler weather.<br />
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On my return to the Yellow Trail, I hopped off the trail to check this area out. This is what's left of the Compass Quarry which was established between 1950 and 1960 to collect building stone. The quarry was abandoned in the 1980's and in 1998, acquired by the Natural Lands Trust as part of the preserve.<br />
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Although this can't be identified, here was another chunk of metal half buried in the dirt close to a stone wall. Whatever it was at one time, it was solid and likely very heavy as I couldn't move it. Being half buried didn't help but it was thick and very durable whatever it was. I had also found another piece of equipment but didn't take any pictures like I should have! Perhaps this was used when the quarry was in operation.<br />
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Once we were back to the Yellow Trail, it makes another turn to the northeast in the general direction of the parking lot. By now, we were getting pretty close to completing the hike.<br />
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According to the Natural Lands Trust, this could be an old quarry and logging road and one of two that originate from local private residences. While efforts have been made to restore the area back to its natural habitat, the roads remain un-vegetated. <br />
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Almost back to the parking lot, here's another picture of the holly tree that had been decorated with Christmas ornaments.<br />
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Back to the parking lot and the adventure for the day was complete. Sitting on a rock next to the lot was this little sneaker. I hope whoever may have lost it returned to recover it, it seems to be brand new!<br />
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That was it for our adventure at the Sadsbury Woods Preserve. In all, it was a nice hike and one that I'd like to return to, especially after finding out a little more about the history of what was once there. The trails are well marked and defined and the terrain was various enough to keep you paying attention and pose a decent challenge. While this certainly isn't a problem when you enjoy exploring, if you're looking to hike longer distances, you can make this one of your stops instead of it being the only one since there are only 5.5 miles of trails at this preserve.<br />
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My only gripe has nothing to do with the preserve. While we were getting close to wrapping up our hike, there was someone jogging with their dog and when he approached, his dog wasn't on a leash and ran right up to us barking. You could tell it wasn't being hostile but having a large dog (chocolate lab) run up to you while barking could easily scare someone who isn't dog friendly. I grew up with dogs and have passed them a countless number of times on the trail so it didn't bother me until after it happened a second time (we met up with the same dog as the jogger had made his was around the loop trail). Please folks, if you have a dog you know will approach someone without hesitation while barking, you should have them on a leash.<br />
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Ok, I'm off my soap box...until next time, happy hiking and happy exploring!<br />
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Thanks to Neil Brennen for coming along for the adventure!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-18978880908021078402015-11-14T22:12:00.000-05:002015-11-15T12:49:50.352-05:00Diamond Rock Preserve<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Monday, November 9, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 7.53 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.3 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 3:16:28</div>
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Conditions: Partly Sunny, 57 degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Some Difficult<br />
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On Monday, November 9th, I took a hike around the Diamond Rock Preserve located in the Malvern, PA area. To add some extra distance since the preserve is small (approximately 52 acres), I started out at the <a href="http://www.gvnc.org/" target="_blank">Great Valley Nature Center</a> and hiked the Horse-Shoe Trail to get to the preserve.<br />
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Part of the <a href="http://openlandconservancy.org/Home_Page.html" target="_blank">Open Land Conservancy</a>, the Diamond Rock Preserve is one of <a href="http://openlandconservancy.org/Trail_Maps.html" target="_blank">eight preserves</a> within the Great Valley area, most of which are in Tredyffrin Township. The Open Land Conservancy was established in 1939 and has since protected and preserved approximately 482 acres. The above mentioned eight preserves total 380 acres that are open to the public and and additional 118 acres are conservation easements. The original land at the Diamond Rock Preserve consisted of 24.2 acres and was gifted to the Open Land Conservancy in 1994 by the <a href="https://natlands.org/" target="_blank">Natural Lands Trust</a>.<br />
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The Diamond Rock Preserve is in the eastern end of the below track, closest to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. From what I've found, none of the preserves from the Open Land Conservancy are on Google Maps.<br />
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As stated, I parked at the Great Valley Nature Center and hiked the Horse-Shoe Trail to get to the preserve. That address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4180+Hollow+Rd,+Malvern,+PA+19355/@40.0908442,-75.546415,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c68d9dcc3d9c9b:0x9f94c1731b2acf15" target="_blank">4180 Hollow Road</a><br />
Malvern, PA 19355<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'27.0%22N+75%C2%B032'39.2%22W/@40.0908483,-75.546415,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.0908442,-75.5442263</a><br />
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If you just want to explore the Diamond Rock Preserve, there's a small place to park in a cul-de-sac on Chautauqua Trail. That approximate address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2000+Chautauqua+Trail,+Malvern,+PA+19355/@40.0787894,-75.511485,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6928bf7c88829:0xd7f609cb4d1145a0" target="_blank">2000 Chautauqua Trail</a><br />
Malvern, PA 19355<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'48.7%22N+75%C2%B030'28.2%22W/@40.0801891,-75.5100367,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.0908442,-75.5442263</a><br />
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Below is a zoomed in shot of the Diamond Rock Preserve, Chautauqua Trail is the road furthest to the east and where I turned around to head back to the nature center after exploring. For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://openlandconservancy.org/images/26976177_zms3.jpg" target="_blank">here</a>. Make sure to bring it along if you decide to go, none were available at the preserve. <br />
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Since I already hiked this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/09/horse-shoe-trail-valley-forge-to-great.html" target="_blank">back in September</a>, I didn't take many pictures until I got to the preserve. The below trees were alongside Union Hill Road<br />
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One of the cool parts of hiking when there aren't any leaves on the trees is that you can see further into the woods. The last time I passed through this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail, I didn't spot this boat seemingly in the middle of the woods. There is some private property close bye but it's not very close.<br />
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Once I took pictures of the boat, I didn't take any more until I arrived on the outskirts of the Diamond Rock Preserve. At this point, the Horse-Shoe Trail turns in a northeasterly direction (left) and the trail(s) of the preserve continue heading eastward (right).<br />
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There's quite a bit of rock in this area although there aren't any to climb over on the trails.<br />
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Like most of my hike to the Diamond Rock Preserve, leaves from the trees are now covering most trails, especially those that aren't used often.<br />
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While continuing my trek in an eastward direction, I spotted some trail markers to the north and decided to take a quick look. I didn't go too far (yet) since it led me in the direction of the Horse-Shoe Trail and most of the preserve trails are to the south.<br />
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After exploring the section of trail to the north and turning back to the main trail of the preserve, I turned to the east again. By now, I was outside the boundaries of the preserve although the trail keeps going. A little further to the east, you'll find this metal contraption whatever it may be.<br />
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The trail continues to the east and another trail takes a turn to the northeast leading to the remnants of what used to be a quarry. Unfortunately, I could not find any information on what this quarry was about or what materials it was mined for.<br />
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I circled around to the lower part of the quarry following the above road (heading northward) alongside the cliffs. This quarry wasn't too deep and the bottom wasn't filled with water like you'd see with other abandoned quarries. I still used caution walking around though, who knows if there may have been deep holes in the ground!<br />
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As I reached close to the top of this small hill, I turned back. Just behind the below cliff was private property and although I didn't see any "no trespassing" signs, I'm not sure I was supposed to be in this area in the first place.<br />
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Returning back to the main trail, I headed back to the west until I found a trail marker leading me to the south.<br />
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At first, the walk down this hill was gradual and took me in a southwest direction.<br />
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Eventually, the trail took another turn heading south, then to the southeast. With this turn, the trail also became more steep.<br />
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I previously mentioned that one of the advantages of hiking during the fall (and winter) is that you can see much further into the woods and spot things you may not find while there are still leaves on the trees.<br />
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However, there are also a few disadvantages to hiking in the fall as well. With leaves covering the trails, especially ones that aren't used often, it's near impossible to walk quietly while stepping on dry leaves. Perhaps this worked to my advantage this time around because I saw a good number of deer running away during my hike.<br />
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Another more dangerous disadvantage of leaves on the ground is that you have no idea what's underneath them. You're walking on uneven terrain in the woods among rocks, tree roots, and pockets or small holes in the ground. While I'm well aware of this, it's impossible to avoid. During this adventure, I stepped on a slanted rock which twisted my ankle and made me fall on my keyster. I knock on wood as I say this and hope karma doesn't come back to bite me for doing so, but I've thankfully never been injured on the trail. I got lucky this time around!<br />
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One more disadvantage of hiking in the fall, especially on trails that aren't well used is that you can't always find the trail! Had it not been for the trail markers throughout the Diamond Rock Preserve, there's no way I would have been able to make my way through as well as I did. While the trail markers at the preserve are pretty good, there were also a number of places where I had to stop and look around to find the next one since I had no idea where the actual trails were.<br />
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By now, I was headed in a northward direction and back up the hill. Getting down the hill wasn't so tough but this hill was a relatively steep climb upward and a reason I rated this hike as "some difficult".<br />
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Back to the main trail that headed in an east/west direction, I cut across and continued to the north overlapping where I had been earlier in the day. This time, I continued northward until I reached the Horse-Shoe Trail. Note that while there are trail markers in this section of the preserve, the trails are not shown on the map.<br />
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Back on the Horse-Shoe Trail and on the eastern side of the Diamond Rock Preserve, you'll find this sign.<br />
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Once back on the Horse-Shoe Trail, I turned to the northeast and hiked until I reached Chautauqua Trail. I believe this is the area where you can park if you just want to check out the preserve. In all, I think you may get a mile, <i>maybe </i>two within the preserve itself. <br />
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Once I was done at Chautauqua Trail, I turned back to the southwest to head back to the car. Along the way, I took a few more pictures within the preserve and the rest of the way back, I was on cruise control.<br />
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Almost back to the car by now, I spotted this tree with the red leaves and got a close-up. I believe by now, I was close to Aldham Road which is a short distance from the Great Valley Nature Center.<br />
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That was it for my adventure to the Diamond Rock Preserve. In all, if you decide you only want to explore the preserve, your adventure will be relatively short. I'd suggest if you want to go this route that you make this one of your stops and not the only one unless you're looking to get a quick hour's worth of hiking in (maybe a little more depending on your pace). If you'd like to increase the distance of your hike, you can park at the Great Valley Nature Center or Valley Forge and head to the preserve by way of the Horse-Shoe Trail.<br />
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Perhaps I'll eventually return to the Diamond Rock Preserve but giving how small it is, it won't be on the top of my priority list. The preserve is quite nice and was worth the adventure to get out there. Despite falling on my keyster, the challenge of the terrain and checking out the abandoned quarry made it worth while.<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-29742193217533684422015-11-14T16:41:00.000-05:002016-02-13T22:54:39.172-05:00Perkiomen Trail - Collegeville to Schwenksville <div align="left">
Date of Hike: Thursday, November 5, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 13.37 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.9 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 4:41:18</div>
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Conditions: Cloudy, 66 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy<br />
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On November 5th, I took a ride out to the Collegeville area to check out the <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=1153" target="_blank">Perkiomen Trail</a>. I've had intentions of checking this trail out for some time but am not fond of hiking in straight lines, flat terrain, or paved surfaces so it hasn't been a top priority. To be clear, the Perkiomen Trail isn't paved in all areas but it is in some sections which you'll see in a moment.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail is a total of 20 miles long and runs from <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=873" target="_blank">Lower Perkiomen Valley Park</a> in Oaks, PA to <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=871" target="_blank">Green Lane Park</a> in Green Lane, PA. Like my expeditions on the Horse-Shoe Trail, I didn't start at the beginning. Instead, I just picked a spot and went with it. With that being said and given the length, you can find parking in a <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ll=40.232888%2C-75.461655&spn=0.262101%2C0.342636&t=m&msa=0&z=11&source=embed&ie=UTF8&mid=zIgNXq0O4Ymk.kzXfOqQRK31s" target="_blank">number of places</a> along the trail. Note that for Collegeville parking, it states that there's limited spaces available but the parking lot to access the trail is pretty large. Unless it's a busy weekend, you shouldn't have much trouble finding a spot.<br />
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It's not the best quality and you likely wouldn't need one for the Perkiomen Trail but if you want to bring a trail map with you, it can be found <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3458" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I started my adventure in the parking lot of the <a href="http://abcbrew.com/" target="_blank">Appalachian Brewing Company</a>. The address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+Third+Ave,+Collegeville,+PA+19426/@40.1859814,-75.4539782,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c690bb5fb3ff4f:0xb405a485d9fff0ce" target="_blank">50 Third Avenue</a><br />
Collegeville, PA 19426<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B011'07.5%22N+75%C2%B027'12.6%22W/@40.1854321,-75.4556967,828m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.185428, -75.453508</a><br />
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Take note, there are two different "Third Avenues" in the Collegeville area, one of which is "3rd" and has a west and east section (technically, this is in Trappe, PA), and the other is spelled out "Third". Make sure you spell out "Third" or you could end up about a mile or so away from the trail. This isn't just with Google Maps either, I also checked Bing Maps and ended up with the same results. If this has any bearing on whatever GPS device you may use to get there, that part I don't know.<br />
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Once you cross over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B011'09.5%22N+75%C2%B027'06.0%22W/@40.185969,-75.4522082,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">E. Main Street</a>, you'll find this sign which explains some of the history surrounding the railroad that used to be where the current Perkiomen Trail is now. An extensive history of this railroad can be found <a href="http://pawatercooler.com/trains/PerkBranch/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The area was still wet from the rain that fell earlier in the morning. During my hike, the rain started to fall again but it was only a drizzle and it didn't last.<br />
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Now called the Power House and currently an antique and flea market, the building in the background used to be a power plant for powering the overhead wires for a trolley that ran through Collegeville between 1893 and 1933. The concrete pillars you see in the forefront were used for unloading coal that powered the plant.<br />
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It's getting very late in the fall season but there were still some colors to be seen.<br />
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The Perkiomen Trail is very well defined and is easily wide enough that a vehicle could drive on it. As previously stated, this used to be an old railway so the trail was already there, the tracks just had to be removed. When this occurred, I unfortunately was unable to find out.<br />
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One of a few mile markers I spotted along the trail. I did spot a few others but if they're posted on a consistent basis, I didn't see them all!<br />
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This fungus was all over the place on these rocks and when cutting through this area, the air smelled of mold.<br />
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Looking back to the area I had just walked through. This was the spot where there was that smell of mold in the air. I think it was due to the moisture and rain we had not too long before the hike.<br />
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Less than a mile from the Appalachian Brewing Company, the Perkiomen Trail <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B012'04.2%22N+75%C2%B027'08.4%22W/@40.2011671,-75.4545337,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">crosses over</a> 1st Avenue (State Route 29). Note that this road can be pretty busy at times.<br />
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In 1708, the first dam was built along the Perkiomen Creek in order to power the Collegeville Mill. At the turn of the 20th century, the mill was converted to electricity. While the dam was no longer needed to power the mill, it remained as an emergency water supply and for recreational activities for another 100 years. Due to the deteriorating condition of the dam, it was finally removed in 2003.<br />
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Once the dam was removed, creek banks that had been under water for almost 300 years were exposed and susceptible to erosion and invasion by non-native plants. Between May 2005 and October 2006, 200 volunteers planted more than 1600 trees and shrubs native to Pennsylvania along over 92,000 square feet of stream bank in an effort to restore the habitat that had previously been under water. <br />
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My first view of the Perkiomen Creek. While the Perkiomen Trail runs alongside the creek, it's also far enough away that the view is mostly or completely blocked by trees. In some areas, the trail is simply too far away to see the creek at all.<br />
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Once you approach Bridge Street (State Route 113), you'll get your first unobstructed view of the Perkiomen Creek (if you start in Collegeville and head north like I did) as the trail cuts under the bridge crossing over the creek. This is the view from under the bridge looking downstream.<br />
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Once you cross under the bridge, you'll find one of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B012'34.1%22N+75%C2%B027'02.5%22W/@40.2094861,-75.4528937,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">parking lots</a> that are alongside the Perkiomen Trail. The below address is posted at a kiosk next to the parking lot although I'm not exactly sure why. A company by the name of Rahn's Concrete is a short walk away but the parking lot itself is off Bridge Street.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Small creek named Schoolhouse Run crossing under the Perkiomen Trail</i></td></tr>
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Once you cross over Schoolhouse Run, the next place of interest that you'll find is the <a href="http://www.palivesteamers.org/" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Live Steamers</a>. Established in 1946, the Pennsylvania Live Steamers Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the nation's railroads mechanical and engineering heritage.<br />
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Unfortunately, there's a sign posted stating to respect the property by not trespassing. I was hoping for a closer look but it seems Pennsylvania Live Steamers is a members-only organization. While walking past, I saw someone working on one of the trains which was small enough to sit on top of.<br />
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Just past Pennsylvania Live Steamers is this small park although I don't recall the name of it.<br />
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Alongside the Perkiomen Trail are a number of places where you can stop to get a refreshment or bite to eat.<br />
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While mostly going in a north/south direction, there are occasional turns in the trail. Just after passing the above park and restaurant, the trail makes a turn to the east.<br />
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This is the first of a few places where the Perkiomen Trail crosses over the creek.<br />
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This bridge is a good 40-50 above the creek which was a bit freaky to me since I'm not fond of heights. This is the view looking upstream.<br />
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Once you cross over the bridge, the trail makes a quick loop back to the west towards the creek.<br />
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Another trail to explore! As you approach the Perkiomen Creek after crossing the bridge, the <a href="http://skippacktownship.org/documents/SkippackTrailMap.pdf" target="_blank">Skippack Township Trail</a> cuts to the north, eventually leading to <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/04/evansburg-state-park.html" target="_blank">Evansburg State Park</a>.<br />
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I didn't take any pictures but once you get beyond the intersecting Skippack Township Trail, you cross over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'30.0%22N+75%C2%B027'06.5%22W/@40.2249931,-75.4539917,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Graterford Road</a> and one of the number of different sections of Central Perkiomen Valley Park. I'm not sure why but while you're on the Perkiomen Trail, access to the park itself is fenced off. Once you get beyond the fenced off area, there's another section of the park which has a parking lot and some side trails that may be worthy of checking out in the future.<br />
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Spotted this great blue heron hanging out on a tree alongside the creek.<br />
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This view is looking downstream from the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B013'30.0%22N+75%C2%B027'06.5%22W/@40.2331351,-75.453187,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">second </a>of three bridges crossing over the Perkiomen Creek.<br />
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After crossing over the bridge, you'll find another section and the headquarters of the <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=870" target="_blank">Central Perkiomen Valley Park</a> along with plenty of parking.<br />
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I decided to take a quick detour off the Perkiomen Trail to explore this area. I didn't walk through the whole park but I did cross over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B014'26.1%22N+75%C2%B027'19.9%22W/@40.2405871,-75.4577117,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Plank Road</a> to check out the Old Mill House.<br />
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Built around 1901, the Old Mill House is now used as a rental facility for events and looks relatively modern. I didn't take any pictures or go inside (not sure if it was open), but I did walk around the outside to get a view of the Perkiomen Creek.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Remnants of an old wheel from a wheelhouse on the opposite side of the creek</i></td></tr>
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This is really the only picture that I took of the Old Mill House. My guess is that at one time water used to flow through this section to power the milling operations. Previous to being called the Old Mill House, the property was being leased by Irvin Hauseman and was known as the Hauseman's Mill.<br />
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Purchased by Joseph Pawling in 1774, the building functioned as a grist mill on and off for over 100 years until a fire destroyed it in 1900. In 1910, the property was purchased by Dr. Hiran Rittenhouse Loux who rebuilt it as a summer retreat with his wife between 1910 and 1925 on the foundation of the remnants of the mill. It was at this time where it became known as the Old Mill House. In 1925, Loux sold the property where it passed through several owners until it was purchased by a politician known as Charles Smith in 1948.<br />
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On March 30, 1976, Montgomery County purchased the Old Mill House and surrounding property and the Central Perkiomen Valley Park was born.<br />
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Once I was done exploring the park, I continued on my way north towards Schwenksville. In this section of the trail, there wasn't a whole lot to see other than the remaining leaves on trees which were still colorful in some areas.<br />
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Along with a few restaurants and retail locations, the Perkiomen Trail also passes very close to private residences.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, the Perkiomen Trail crosses over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B015'04.5%22N+75%C2%B027'39.5%22W/@40.2512621,-75.4631537,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">West Skippack Pike</a> (State Route 73)<br />
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Now walking into Schwenksville, you'll find <a href="http://schwenksville-pa.org/visit-meadow-park" target="_blank">Meadow Park</a>. At 6.7 acres, it's not that large but provides locals with a pavilion, picnic tables, and a playground for kids along with a view of the Perkiomen Creek.<br />
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The trail then crosses over another stream named <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B015'34.0%22N+75%C2%B027'51.2%22W/@40.2594341,-75.4664157,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Mine Run</a> and by now, I was almost at what I <i>thought </i>would be my objective.<br />
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After crossing the first bridge, you'll have to cross East Park Avenue and from there you'll see the second bridge which crosses over the Perkiomen Creek for the third time (and final for this hike). As usual, my picture is crooked, the bridge isn't leaning!<br />
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At this point, I reluctantly turned around to head back to the car. The reason I had chosen this section of the Perkiomen Trail to explore first was because I had the intention of checking out <a href="http://www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills" target="_blank">Pennypacker Mills County Park</a>. It turns out that there's no access to the park from this section of the Perkiomen Trail unless I wanted to walk a good distance alongside roads to get there.<br />
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Had I been a little more observant during my adventure, I believe I could have accessed the park by turning west on West Skippack Pike (State Route 73), then to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B015'08.0%22N+75%C2%B027'34.0%22W/@40.2522201,-75.4616197,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Haldeman Road</a> after crossing the Perkiomen Creek. What I don't recall is if there's a sidewalk along West Skippack Pike that would have allowed me to cross the bridge without being run over, Skippack Pike can be pretty busy at times. Looking at it from Google Maps, it seems there's enough space.<br />
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On the way back to the car, I took a few shots but for the most part, was on cruise control. I stopped a few times to rest the legs but otherwise, I kept moving. It's amazing how stopping those few brief seconds to take pictures can make such a big difference and give the legs a short rest. It allows you to walk further without getting tired. On my return, the legs let me know they weren't too happy with me!<br />
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That was it for my adventure on the Perkiomen Trail (for now). After returning to my vehicle, I dropped off the backpack and headed into the Appalachian Brewing Company to grab a bite to eat and a refreshment. The brewing company is big and very nice! If you get a chance, check it out.<br />
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I only covered a little more than 6.5 of the 20 miles of trail so I'll eventually be returning to complete the entire length but there's really no hurry to do so. I've mentioned this a number of times in my blog but I'm not keen on trails that are paved (or crushed stone), flat and straight since I eventually end up getting bored. In the Collegeville/Schwenksville areas, the trail also runs parallel to State Route 29 and with the exception of a few areas, traffic is usually within earshot.<br />
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Thankfully, walking on the Perkiomen Trail also takes you through some historic areas and there were still some nice fall colors to keep my interest peaked. I eventually plan on returning this section of the trail so I can make my way to Pennypacker Mills County Park (if it's possible).<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking!</div>
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Date of Hike: Sunday, November 1, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 8.39 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.7 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 3:7:49</div>
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Conditions: Mostly Sunny, 66 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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This past Sunday, I took another hike along the Horse-Shoe Trail, this time starting at the Bright Side Farm and hiking to the Montgomery School which is located next to Kimberton Road (State Route 113). The last time I was at the Bright Side Farm was when I hiked from the Great Valley Nature Center to the farm <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/08/horse-shoe-trail-great-valley-nature.html" target="_blank">back in August</a>.<br />
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For a copy of the trail map, you'll need to purchase a guidebook (which includes the maps, a total of 10) for $15 from the <a href="http://hstrail.dreamhosters.com/trail/guidebook/" target="_blank">Horse-Shoe Trail website</a>.<br />
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The address of the Bright Side Farm is:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3108+Yellow+Springs+Rd,+Malvern,+PA+19355/@40.0782069,-75.5800581,17z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x89c68ce3d09e9bf9:0x312da0baa74e60ea!2sBrightside+Farm!3m1!1s0x89c68ce0dff89e5d:0x9fa2d898ab8b2c13" target="_blank">3018 Yellow Springs Road</a><br />
Malvern, PA 19355<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'31.1%22N+75%C2%B034'42.4%22W/@40.0753091,-75.5806433,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.075305, -75.578455</a><br />
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Once you pull into the driveway to the farm, you can park in the grass anywhere alongside. Look for the signs on the telephone poles, you won't be able to miss them.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail is a short walk from the Bright Side Farm. Once you walk to the entrance of the farm, turn to the southeast on Yellow Springs Road, then to the southwest on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'29.4%22N+75%C2%B034'39.8%22W/@40.0748291,-75.5799007,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Valley Hill Road</a>. <br />
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Follow alongside Valley Hill Road for a distance where it'll take another small turn to the south.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail then takes a turn to the southwest along the edge of private property. If you look on the right side of this picture, you can see a portion of a shed that's in the back yard of this home.<br />
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The trail makes a turn to the west, then crosses over this small creek.<br />
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After crossing over the creek, the trail then makes another turn to the northwest.<br />
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When you reach this opening in the trees, the trail then takes another turn to the southwest. This view is looking to the northeast.<br />
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As you continue hiking to the southwest, you end up alongside the <a href="http://www.reinbowsendfarm.com/" target="_blank">Reinbow's End Farm</a> which provides services (lessons, boarding, etc.) for horses.<br />
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When you reach the southeastern end of the farm, the Horse-Shoe Trail then takes a turn to the northwest.<br />
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Once you make your turn to the northwest, you'll be hiking parallel with Green Lane Road for a short distance, then the trail and the road merge once you get past the farm.<br />
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Once you reach the corner of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'35.6%22N+75%C2%B035'43.2%22W/@40.0765731,-75.5975097,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Green Lane and Foster Roads</a>, the Horse-Shoe Trail takes a turn to the southwest.<br />
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Similar to Green lane Road, the Horse-Shoe Trail runs parallel with Foster Road for a short distance.<br />
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I should have taken a picture of it but once I reached the corner of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'20.8%22N+75%C2%B036'00.3%22W/@40.0724351,-75.6022737,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Foster and Bodine Roads</a>, the Horse-Shoe Trail takes a turn to the northwest. On the corner of these two roads, there's a trail marker signifying a turn that I misread and instead of going northwest, I turned to the southeast. Thankfully the trail is well marked and I realized my mistake before going very far.<br />
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Bodine Road <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'37.3%22N+75%C2%B036'17.6%22W/@40.0770411,-75.6070797,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">veers to the northeast</a> and from here, the trail continues along to the northwest on what was supposed to be a wooded area and is now a relatively newly paved road. I have no idea what the name of this road is.<br />
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The unnamed road then also takes a turn in a northeast direction and the Horse-Shoe Trail continues to the northwest through a wooded area.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail changes direction a few times in this area but is mainly headed in a northwest direction.<br />
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Once you get beyond the above turn in the trail, you'll be cutting through a small field and through a gate in the fence (middle right side where the two fences meet).<br />
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Walk through the gate (make sure you close and latch it after walking through) and you'll be at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'50.0%22N+75%C2%B036'54.3%22W/@40.0805461,-75.6172717,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">intersection</a> of Lower Pine Creek Road and the paved Horse-Shoe Trail.<br />
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Right on the corner, there's a small dam and waterfall along Pine Creek. What you don't see is the electric fence that surrounds the entire property where this waterfall is. I guess whoever owns this property wants to make sure no one gets in!<br />
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Still heading in a northwest direction, I took some pictures of what's left of the fall colors along the paved Horse-Shoe Trail.<br />
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Almost at my destination, this is the corner of the paved <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'10.9%22N+75%C2%B037'44.5%22W/@40.0863581,-75.6312187,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Horse-Shoe Trail and Kimberton Roads</a> (State Route 113) and from here, a turn to the north. Be advised, Kimberton Road is a busy street.<br />
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The paved Horse-Shoe Trail <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'15.2%22N+75%C2%B037'43.3%22W/@40.0875731,-75.6308857,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">continues to the northwest</a> once it crosses over Kimberton Road.<br />
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Once you reach the corner of the Horse-Shoe Trail and Kimberton Roads, you'll see a ball field which is part of the <a href="http://www.montgomeryschool.org/" target="_blank">Montgomery School</a>. Founded in 1915 by Reverend Gibson Bell, it was originally a preparatory school for boys from the first through twelfth grades. If you're interested in learning about the history of the school, click <a href="http://www.montgomeryschool.org/centennial/narrative" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I hiked a little further up the paved Horse-Shoe Trail and once I reached <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'22.3%22N+75%C2%B037'48.2%22W/@40.0895271,-75.6322587,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Pickering Creek</a>, I turned back to head to the car. Before starting my journey back to the car, I took a quick break at the ball field which looks like it hasn't been used in some time. <br />
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On the way back to Bright Side Farm, I took what pictures I could, most of which were of any fall colors remaining on the trees.<br />
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Passing the Reinbow's End Farm again, this time some of the horses walked up to greet me.<br />
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These last two pictures were taken in the wooded area between Green Lane and Valley Hill Roads.<br />
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That was it for my adventure on this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail. It was a decent hike with a few hills that got the blood pumping but nothing too strenuous. In total, there are 10 different maps for the Horse-Shoe Trail and with the completion of this stretch of the trail, I've completed map #1. Only 9 more to go! I'm not fond of walking alongside roads but am determined to eventually complete the entire 148 miles of the trail so for this, I'm sucking it up and going with the flow.<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-61452203926494219182015-11-04T15:17:00.000-05:002015-11-04T15:17:57.832-05:00Stroud Preserve<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Thursday, October 29, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 6.47 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.4 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 2:42:2</div>
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Conditions: Mostly Sunny, 75 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On October 29, I took a ride out to the <a href="https://natlands.org/preserves-to-visit/list-of-preserves/stroud-preserve/" target="_blank">Natural Lands Trust Stroud Preserve</a> which has been on my radar for a while. I had plans to visit earlier this year but it was on a day where I had chosen two locations to explore and found out the first one had more miles of trails than I had anticipated. The Stroud Preserve is a total of 571 acres and has approximately 9 miles of trails, some of which are open for equestrian use. Dogs are also permitted as long as they're on a leash. To obtain a copy of the trail map, click <a href="https://natlands.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2011/04/StroudMapWeb.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Approximate address is:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/454+N+Creek+Rd,+West+Chester,+PA+19382/@39.9552446,-75.6508523,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6f6e914453eb1:0xb7777a69b422cd23" target="_blank">454 North Creek Road</a><br />
West Chester, PA 19382<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'13.4%22N+75%C2%B038'51.9%22W/@39.9537301,-75.6499457,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">39.953726, -75.647757</a><br />
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Google Maps will place a marker for 454 North Creek Road just to the north of the entrance to the parking lot.<br />
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I didn't think to check for a trail map while I was there but they're supposed to be available at the kiosk station when you first enter the preserve.<br />
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It's not shown on the above tracks but my starting point and the parking lot is in the northeast corner of the Stroud Preserve right about where "N Creek Rd" can be seen. I started out heading to the southwest crossing over the East Branch Brandywine Creek.<br />
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It's hard to tell in the pictures but the river was slightly flooded and brown from the rain we had the day before. This is the view looking downstream from the bridge.<br />
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With all the wind and rain that occurred the day before, a lot of trees no longer had leaves on them. It was a great fall with the colors but it's sadly coming to an end.<br />
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Once you approach the treeline, there's a trail that makes a turn to the northeast just past these large bails of hay.<br />
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The trails at the Stroud Preserve are named by colors. For the most part, most of my journey was on the Red Trail. Once I reached this trail marker, I made a turn to the southeast, then a slight turn to the south (right) up the hill in front of the treeline.<br />
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Once you get to the top of the hill, there's an excellent view of the surrounding area.<br />
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Once you get into the woods in this area, the trail makes a sharp turn to the northeast, then back to the east. This is an unnamed connecting trail (listed as "other trails" on the trail map) leading back to the Red Trail.<br />
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The connecting trail makes its way to the Red Trail and at this point, you can continue to the east (left) or make a turn to the south (right). I lost my sense of direction in this area and continued to the east.<br />
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This section of the Red Trail leads down a hill and makes a sharp turn to the northwest. At the bottom of the hill, there's another connecting trail that makes a turn to the southeast leading to nowhere (according to the map) and the Red Trail makes a slight turn continuing northwest. This was where I figured out where I was and realized I was heading back towards the parking lot so I turned around and returned to where the Red Trail had split off to the south close to the top of the hill.<br />
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Once I returned to the split in the trail and made my turn to the south, the Red Trail leads you through a section of tall pines.<br />
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The Red Trail then takes a turn to the southwest alongside the edge of a corn field.<br />
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The Red Trail then makes another turn in a southeasterly direction and at this point, also intersects with the Green Trail which heads in a northwest direction and was where I turned off the Red Trail for the time being.<br />
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The Green Trail leads through a small grove of woods heading downhill between the two fields I was walking along. Within that grove of woods is a small stream to the west side of the trail.<br />
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The small stream seemed to be dammed at one time although there wasn't much water despite the rain we had the day before.<br />
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Once you get to the bottom of the hill, the Green Trail merges with the Yellow Trail (this is also the main dirt road that cuts through the preserve) alongside a wetland that was once a man made pond. Over time, the pond that was once there became contaminated with goose droppings and was converted to the wetlands you see today.<br />
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While the fall colors were definitely fading, there were a few places throughout the preserve that were still colorful.<br />
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Along the eastern edge of the wetlands is this wooden bench. My intention was to walk around the entire area, then return back to the Green and Red Trails.<br />
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This brought me to a stop. It doesn't look like much and it probably wasn't but there was water flowing through the area of tall grass you see below. Normally, this wouldn't have stopped me but giving there was rain the night before and it was too wide to jump across, I decided to turn around. I've walked through areas like this before and found out the hard way that the water was deeper than expected.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>There are some nice rolling hills at the Stroud Preserve! </i></td></tr>
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Back on the main road (in this section, the Yellow and Green Trails are merged), there's another unnamed connecting trail that turns in a southeast direction and back up the hill I had climbed down a few moments before this.<br />
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Once you get to this corn field, the trail takes a slight turn to the south along the treeline.<br />
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The connecting trail leads into a wooded area then intersects with the Green Trail where you can turn to the north (right) heading back toward the wetlands, or to the southeast (left) which was the direction I went.<br />
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From what it states in the below sign, at one time these woodlands were once used as farmlands and since then, thousands of trees have been planted.<br />
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Despite the fact many leaves had fallen off the trees from the wind and rain the day before, there were still some areas of fall colors remaining.<br />
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Once you reach this sign alongside Lucky Hill Road, the Greed and Red Trail meet and merge together heading to the east and was the direction I went for the time being. The Red Trail also splits off to the west.<br />
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The merged Green and Red Trails then make a turn to the north bordering private property.<br />
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Earlier during my hike, I had seen this building from the north and was hoping to check it out. Once I noticed it was private property, I turned back<br />
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Another pleasant surprise at the Stroud Preserve was how good of condition the trails were in after a day of heavy rain. There were a few wet spots throughout but nothing that was so soggy that you'd have to find a way to get around them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>It was warm enough out that I had a few sightings of moths/butterflies</i></td></tr>
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I'm not sure exactly where but the Red Trail eventually makes a turn to the northwest running alongside Lucky Hill Road.<br />
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The Red and Yellow Trails merge together and continue in a northwest direction. This is also where you cross over the main dirt road that runs through the preserve and can head in a easterly direction back towards the parking lot.<br />
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Along the merged Yellow and Red Trails, there were a few areas where the trees still looked nice.<br />
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As with a number of the other preserves I've visited, hunting is permitted at the Stroud Preserve by special permit. Make sure to wear some orange if you go hiking there. Better safe than sorry!<br />
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Another curious moment. Across the street from the preserve is this sign with a trail head leading to the southwest. I would have loved to investigate what was down that trail!<br />
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The Yellow and Red Trails then take a turn to the northeast alongside the field. At this point, you're at the western edge of the preserve.<br />
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The Yellow and Red Trails split at this point with the Yellow trail continuing to the northeast (right) and the Red Trail making a turn to the northwest (left). I continued following the Red Trail.<br />
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A short distance up the Red Trail is another unmarked trail that continues to the northwest with the Red Trail making a turn to the northeast. As much as my curiosity gets to me, I stayed on the Red Trail.<br />
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Once you reach this opening, you'll see this trail marker signifying a turn on the Red Trail, now heading in an easterly direction.<br />
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A little further down the Red Trail, you'll reach one of the connecting trails that will take you south down a hill back to the Yellow Trail and was the direction I went.<br />
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Once you approach the Yellow Trail, you'll find another one of these dams to the west side of the trail.<br />
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Just alongside this small stream is a bench where I stopped to take a quick break to adjust my hiking boots and grab a quick snack. Once I was done, I headed east on the Yellow Trail for a short distance.<br />
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There's another connecting trail that leads north back up the hill to the Red Trail and the was direction I went. This is a four way intersection where you can continue east on the Yellow Trail, head south on the connecting trail which would bring you to the main dirt road, or to the north. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Heading back up the hill to the Red Trail </i></td></tr>
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Once you get to the top of the hill and return to the Red Trail, it takes a turn to the east<br />
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I'm not fond of taking pictures of power lines but I liked how the trail was running up the hill alongside them. This view is looking to the north.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Red Trail still heading east through another field</i></td></tr>
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Once you see the pond in the above picture, the Red Trail takes a turn to the southeast, then to the southwest towards the Yellow Trail once you get to the bottom of the hill. Once you reach the Yellow Trail, it intersects and merges with the Red Trail heading to the southeast and was the direction I went. You can also continue on the Yellow Trail heading southwest.<br />
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The merged Yellow and Red Trails will take you alongside the wetlands from the opposite side (close to where I turned around earlier in the day). It takes a slight turn to the northeast and when you reach the dirt road you see in the background, it turns to the southeast over the bridge and back to the main dirt road the runs through the preserve. If you look to the north, you'll see a private residence and large barn.<br />
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Once you cross over the East Branch Brandywine Creek, you can turn either northwest or southeast on the Purple Trail. I made a turn to the northwest.<br />
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Along the Purple Trail, you can see the East Branch Brandywine Creek in some areas but for the most part, you're a good distance away and the view is shrouded by trees.<br />
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The Purple Trail makes a turn to the east and gradually turns again to the north alongside a creek named Taylor Run. Again, there's not much of a view of the creek except in a few small spots.<br />
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The trail then loops back to the south heading towards the parking lot.<br />
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That was it for my adventure at the Stroud Preserve. In all, there's a nice mix of woods and fields as well as varying terrain that kept me interested. While there are some woodlands, I was glad to have waited until it was cooler outside to explore as there's not a lot of cover from the sun. I learned a new appreciation for hiking in open fields this summer but on the flip side of the coin, hiking under a blazing sun can get pretty toasty. Eventually, I'd like to return here to check out some of the trails I missed but there won't be any rush.<br />
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Another item to note is that alongside the Stroud Preserve are two (or three depending on how you look at it) other preserves, the Susan Groome (two different pieces of land) and the Harney and Baker Preserves. There's very little information about these preserves online so I'm not sure if they are open to the public. If they are, it'll make a good excuse to return and continue explorations!<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-38249096870216275022015-10-31T22:45:00.000-04:002017-08-27T20:29:46.872-04:00Hawk Mountain Sanctuary<div align="left">
Date of Hike: October 20, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 7.5 Miles<span style="color: red;">*</span></div>
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Avg speed: 1.3 MPH<span style="color: red;">*</span></div>
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Total Time: 6:40:04<span style="color: red;">*</span></div>
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Conditions: Mostly Sunny, 71 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Difficult<br />
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<span style="color: red;">*</span>These numbers are approximate due to the fact I had stopped and restarted my hiking app. I <i>thought </i>I was done with my hike when I returned to my car but decided to check out a few more spots that were further away than I had anticipated. Once I realized that, I started my hiking app again.<br />
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On Tuesday, October 20, I took a ride out to the <a href="http://www.hawkmountain.org/" target="_blank">Hawk Mountain Sanctuary</a> to check out the fall colors and while it wasn't as colorful as I had hoped, it turned out to be one of the best hiking adventures I've been on since I started hiking two years ago. By far, it was also the most difficult hike I've been on as well which you'll see in a moment.<br />
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Be advised, if you're not an experienced hiker or in good physical condition, this hike will truly test your endurance. I don't mean to deter anyone from visiting Hawk Mountain because it's a beautiful place I think everyone should see but if you decide to visit, you should be prepared for some difficult hiking. To obtain a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.hawkmountain.org/visit/hiking/trail-descriptions/page.aspx?id=239" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The address is:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1700+Hawk+Mountain+Rd,+Kempton,+PA+19529/@40.6351857,-75.9898294,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c5c47748658a69:0x21e27ba5a7b4b280" target="_blank">1700 Hawk Mountain Road</a><br />
Kempton, PA 19529<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B038'06.7%22N+75%C2%B059'15.1%22W/@40.6351901,-75.9897117,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.635186, -75.987523</a><br />
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Enjoy the drive to Hawk Mountain as well, the roads leading up to it are beautiful! I wish I could have stopped to take pictures along the way.<br />
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Note that there is a $9 trail fee to explore Hawk Mountain and the proceeds from the membership and entrance fees go to support raptor conservation. A fee that's well worth paying!<br />
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Before starting my hike, I stopped into the visitor center to look around and pay my fee. In this area, the trail is made from stonework of sorts.<br />
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Close to the visitor center is this native plant garden which I had planned on visiting when I returned from hiking but forgot. Maybe next time!<br />
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Access to the trails on Hawk Mountain is across the street from the visitor center. As you enter into the sanctuary, you'll be walking through this kiosk area. Usually, there's someone sitting at the desk area to the right side but it was still early when I arrived. I noted the temperature was 71 degrees but in the morning hours when I arrived, it was still chilly (low 40's).<br />
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The Laurelwood Niche is a meeting place for many of Hawk Mountain's programs.<br />
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Hawk Mountain is a very popular place to visit if you like to see raptors of all sorts. During the fall especially, you'll see a number of migrating raptors heading south for the winter. To learn more about the raptors you'll see and their migration patterns (and a whole lot more), check out the <a href="http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/raptorpedia/page.aspx?id=649" target="_blank">RaptorPedia</a> page on Hawk Mountain's website.<br />
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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary was the world's first refuge for birds of prey. In 1929, the Pennsylvania Game Commission placed a $5 bounty on the <a href="http://pgtnaturegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Northern-Goshawk_3114.jpg" target="_blank">goshawk</a> leading to thousands of them and other raptors being killed during their migration past the mountain. At the time, raptors were seen as nothing more than a nuisance and/or scavengers.<br />
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In 1931, an ornithologist by the name of Richard Pough took notice of the number of raptors being killed in the area and went to the mountain along with his brother and a friend, Henry Collins, to investigate. What they found were hundreds of dead and dying raptors which they lined up and took pictures of. Richard Pough spent the next few years trying with little success to raise attention to the killing and put an end to it.<br />
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In 1933 after speaking about the problem and showing pictures of the dead raptors at a meeting of the Hawk and Owl Society, the National Audubon Society sent a scout to investigate the killing but on the day they visited, there was no wind or raptors to be found and the matter was dropped.<br />
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In 1934, a woman by the name of Rosalie Edge reached out to Pough after hearing his plea in 1933 and leased approximately 1,400 acres at a cost of $500 with the option to buy. By 1938, Edge had raised enough funds to purchase the land at $2.50 an acre and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary was born.<br />
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This was one of a number of trail signs you'll find posted in the section of the trails and is also where the fun begins!<br />
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The first opening you'll get to will be the South Lookout and it's quite a sight to behold.<br />
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When you look to the east from the South Lookout, you'll get your first view of the River of Rocks.<br />
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Once I was done at the South lookout (for now), I headed to the northwest. Known as the Lookout Trail, don't let it fool you, this is the easiest part of the hike!<br />
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The next overlook you'll get to is the Appalachian Overlook. The view from this overlook isn't as good but it's still beautiful!<br />
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The next overlook you arrive at will be the River of Rocks Overlook. As it's named, there's a good view of the River of Rocks from this overlook.<br />
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The next overlook is the Ridge Overlook. From there, you have a good view of the mountain on the opposite side of the below valley.<br />
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The next overlook you'll approach will be the Bald Overlook and is also where some of the fun really begins.<br />
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To get to this overlook, you'll have to climb these rocks, a taste of things to come!<br />
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This was the beginning of what was to be the most difficult hike I've been on since I started hiking again two years ago. Before getting to the Bald Lookout, the Lookout Trail is relatively easy and flat but it doesn't last very long. At this point, the Lookout Trail veers to the left still heading in a northwest direction and the trail I took, the Escarpment Trail, heads in the same direction parallel with the Lookout Trail, only a little further north. <br />
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All of the trails at Hawk Mountain were pretty well marked. Further along my hike, there were a few areas where it took me a moment to find the markers but they were there.<br />
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Here it is folks, this is the Escarpment Trail. If you look close to the center of the below picture, you'll see an orange trail marker on one of the rocks and another on a tree close to the top of this hill of rocks. This wasn't a trail, it was a pile of rocks with paint on it!<br />
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I don't wish to discourage anyone who decides to go hiking at Hawk Mountain but this is what you're going to run into when you go there. If you'd prefer to avoid the Escarpment Trail, you can continue on to the other overlooks using the Lookout Trail which is an easier hike. For me, the reason I went there was for the challenge. I surely wasn't disappointed and had a blast climbing over these rocks.<br />
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In the mid 1800's, a sandstone quarry was in operation on the top of Hawk Mountain. About 500 yards to the west of the North Lookout, the J.D. Stone & Co. Quarry operated at a place now known as the Hall of the Mountain King.<br />
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Initially, mules were used to haul wagon loads of sand from the quarry down the mountain to the Little Schuylkill Railroad. As time passed, rocks were loaded into large cars and eased down the mountain by a cable railroad (known as a slide) to the Little Schuylkill River. At the bottom of the slide, the rocks were crushed into sandstone and transported by rail to manufacturers south of the ridge. Quarrying sandstone on Hawk Mountain ended in the late 1800's when a fire destroyed the machinery.<br />
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In the early 1800's and like a number of places I had previously explored, the area around Hawk Mountain had a number of iron furnaces in operation nearby and the woodlands around the mountain were used to create charcoal. Although I didn't spot any, I'm sure if you look around, you may find the remnants of what used to be charcoal hearths.<br />
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Another easy section of the Escarpment Trail but it doesn't last long at all. After a short distance, you're back to climbing over rocks.<br />
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The next spot to get a view of the valley below and beyond is the 3/4 Lookout.<br />
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I finally made my way to the end of the Escarpment Trail. <br />
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Before heading to the North Lookout, I backtracked on a different trail (I believe this is a section of the Lookout Trail) towards the visitor center for a distance. I wouldn't find this out until later but what I was entering was the Hall of the Mountain King.<br />
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Once I reached the bottom of the stone staircase, I pushed a little further to right about where the railings in these pictures came to an end and turned around to head towards the North Lookout.<br />
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Once I reached the top of the stone stairs, I was on my way to the North Lookout.<br />
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The North lookout is the last of the bunch for the time being. This is the view looking to the southeast towards the River of Rocks. <br />
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While I was at the North Lookout, I ended up speaking with one of the Hawk Mountain volunteers. She told me that the owl perched on top of this log is used to attract hawks since they are natural enemies and a hawk will dive at the owl when they see it.<br />
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This is the view from the North Lookout looking to the north with what I believe to be the Little Schuylkill River and Railroad. The railroad is the line to the right and the line next to it (to the left) is the river.<br />
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I had hoped to get more pictures from the North Lookout but there were a number of people already sitting on the rocks looking to spot some raptors. Once I was done taking pictures, it was on to the next part of my adventure, the Skyline Trail which turns to the northeast. If you look at the below picture, you can see a light blue trail marker on one of the rocks.<br />
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The below sign states "<i>rocky and rugged, need to climb up or down rocks, must have hands free</i>" and rates it as most difficult. This my fellow readers is not a joke. The fun part of my hiking adventures is that I carry a digital SLR camera which can be a burden at times due to its size and weight.<br />
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Last year, I had purchased a camera that fits easily into one of the pockets of my cargo pants but unfortunately, the pictures it takes tend to be overexposed. It takes fantastic macro shots but for anything scenic, I resorted back to using the SLR which made this hike somewhat interesting in spots.<br />
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Like the Escarpment Trail, the Skyline Trail has a number of areas where you'll be climbing down or up rocks, only these are more steep and difficult. Holding on to a large camera while climbing up or down these rock faces is quite the task, but not impossible.<br />
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The less difficult sections of the Skyline Trail were few and far between to start and even these sections have their own share of difficulty. The rocks aren't as big but they're still there and you have to watch every step so you don't end up tripping and taking a spill.<br />
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The Golden Eagle Trail intersects with the Skyline Trail heading in a southward direction and will connect you to the River of Rocks Trail. I continued heading east on the Skyline Trail. Perhaps upon my return to Hawk Mountain, I'll explore the trails I missed.<br />
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Before the first Europeans from Holland and Sweden migrated to North America in the early 1600's, the Lenni Lenape or Delaware Indians lived on Hawk Mountain. Three main tribes made up the Lenape nation, the Unami (Turtle tribe), Wunalachtico (Turkey tribe), and the Minsi (Wolf tribe) and while they were all Lenape, each had different language dialects and likely different tribal customs. The Lenape who lived on Hawk Mountain were a part of the Unami tribe.<br />
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Once Europeans migrated to North America, first from Holland and Sweden, then England, Ireland, Scotland and Germany, they also brought with them new tools, guns, and farming practices that made life easier on the Lenape. However, what they also brought with them were diseases that wiped out the American Indians population. The settlers from the European nations also pushed the Lenape out of their own lands to the west either by seizing land or buying it at low prices. Due to these reasons, much of the Lenape history is unknown other than the accounts of them by the European settlers.<br />
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Another part of the challenge of Hawk Mountain is that while some of the rocks are large, some are also small enough to where they'll shift under your feet as you walk on them. Their looks can be deceiving since they seem large enough to where they won't move until you step on them and find out they do.<br />
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At about the half-way point of the Skyline Trail, there's an opening in the trees called the East Rocks where you can look across the valley to the South Lookout.<br />
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After a distance, you'll find another trail marker and the trail splits in two directions. If you keep heading to the east, you'll be on your way to the Appalachian Trail. If you turn to the south, you'll be on another section of the Golden Eagle Trail heading down the mountain to the River of Rocks. As much as I wanted to check out the Appalachian Trail, I turned to the south and headed down the mountain.<br />
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Connecting trail to the Appalachian Trail is to the left, the Golden Eagle Trail is to the right.<br />
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I stopped on these stone steps to take a short break and tighten the laces on my boots. I recently bought new ones (again!) and picked a good place to break them in!<br />
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Surprisingly, the hike down the Golden Eagle Trail into the valley wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. It was a long hill but not nearly as steep as I had anticipated.<br />
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As I made my way into the valley, the fall colors on the trees became more vibrant.<br />
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When you get to the bottom of the hill, the River of Rocks Trail intersects with the Golden Eagle Trail and you have a choice to go in three different directions. You can continue heading south, or make turns to the east or west. At this point, I made a turn to the east.<br />
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Another section of the Hawk Mountain trails that weren't too difficult to hike although that wouldn't last very long.<br />
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As you're hiking along the River of Rocks Trail, you're also hiking parallel to the River of Rocks although you really can't see much of it on the northern side because of the trees. Once you get to the eastern edge of the River of Rocks, the trail becomes rocky again, only this time, the rocks were smaller which made for another type of difficult hiking.<br />
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As you get to the far edge of the River of Rocks, the trail loops to the south, then to the west. Once you start your turn to the west, you're also circling to the opposite side of the river of rocks.<br />
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This was by far the most beautiful part of the hike when it came to the fall colors. All around the River of Rocks (in total, there are three rocks "gardens"), the trees were beautiful.<br />
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At this spot, there's a trail marker signifying a turn to the north in the River of Rocks Trail which isn't mentioned on the trail map. Along with this turn is another trail heading to the south that's not on the trail map at all. I investigated it for a short distance but turned back. As much as I'd want to explore an unmarked trail, I was too far away from home to feel comfortable with continuing and turned back to the north.<br />
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Some of the trails in this area are wide enough for a single vehicle to travel which leads me to believe they might have been old roadways from when the sandstone quarry and iron furnaces were in operation. If that's the case, there's no telling how far that trail would have gone.<br />
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This view is from the western edge of the first of the rock gardens looking to the east where I had just been. Two of the three rock gardens are about the same size and the third is a smaller one.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, I took another short break to take in the scenery and grab a quick snack. I ventured out onto the rocks for a short distance on both the eastern and western sides of the first rock garden to get some pictures, but not too far. Like some of the rocks on the Skyline Trail, these rocks were large but also small enough to where some would move or shift when you stepped on them. By now, I was also feeling the fatigue from walking on rocks for a good part of the hike.<br />
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This is another intersection at the River of Rocks Trail where I had turned to the west to continue along the River of Rocks. Had I continued heading to the north, I would have ended up where I had turned to the east off the Golden Eagle Trail after getting to the bottom of the hill.<br />
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This is the second of the three rock gardens, again from the eastern edge looking to the west.<br />
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Another section of the second rock garden a little further to the west, looking northeast.<br />
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The second rock garden has a branch of rocks that head off in a southwest direction from the larger section.<br />
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This is the third of the three rock gardens and is much smaller than the other two.<br />
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By now, I was making a gradual ascent back to the South Lookout where I had started my hike.<br />
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The River of Rocks Trail intersected with another unmarked trail that stated "No Entry" on its marker. Although curious, I didn't explore it but it looks like another of those trails that may have been used during the quarry and iron operations in the area.<br />
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The trail makes a turn to the northwest, then back to the southwest while climbing up the hill leading to the South Lookout.<br />
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As I looped to the southwest, I spotted a few buildings to the east and decided to investigate them. These look like the hostels you'd find on the Appalachian Trail. While Hawk Mountain is close, these are a bit of a distance away.<br />
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Just behind this second building was what looked like the trail that had the sign stating "No Entry" a short distance back.<br />
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Once I was done exploring the buildings, the River of Rocks Trail then loops back to the northwest. From here was the steepest and longest climb of the day. By now, it's safe to say that I was pretty tired from the adventure. Having to haul up a steep hill after walking on rocks for several hours took quite a bit of effort.<br />
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Sign for the River of rocks Trail that states:<br />
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<i>1.2 miles to boulder field </i><br />
<i>4 miles to complete entire loop</i><br />
<i>Rocky throughout. Allow at least 3-4 hours of daylight to complete</i><br />
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With this being said, I'm inclined to agree that it would take this long to complete the hike. Usually, a four mile hike would take less than two hours to complete but that's giving the terrain is easier to traverse and conditions are good.<br />
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My hike around Hawk Mountain was about 5.6 miles and took just under 5.5 hours putting me at an average of approximately 1 MPH. Normally on other trails I've been on, I usually average from 2 to around 2.4 MPH including stops to take pictures. I probably could have completed this hike sooner but I took a lot of pictures and for good reason, Hawk Mountain is AWESOME!<br />
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Once I was back at the South Lookout, I took another picture of the River of Rocks. By now, it was much warmer outside than it had been when I started my hike and the mist had lifted making this picture more clear.<br />
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One last shot from the South Lookout looking to the east and the River of Rocks and from there, I headed back to the car for the time being.<br />
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My intention was to check out the other lookouts that I didn't visit earlier in the day. For some silly reason, I underestimated the distance I would have to hike to get to them and when I returned to the car, switched to a different pair of shoes thinking I wouldn't be hiking too far. Lesson learned, this added at least another two miles to my hike in shoes that were less than comfortable for anything more than a night out on the town.<br />
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I returned to the South Lookout, then took the Lookout Trail back to the northwest. Instead of hitting the Escarpment Trail like I had done earlier in the day, I continued following the Lookout Trail. Once I made the turn was when I started to shoot pictures again. Like most of the others on Hawk Mountain, this trail has a lot of rocks.<br />
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A little more information on the Hall of the Mountain King including some of what the sandstone was used for (building material and glassware).<br />
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The two overlooks that I hadn't visited were the Sunset Overlook and The Slide.<br />
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Getting to the Sunset Overlook took some climbing but it wasn't too bad.<br />
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Unfortunately, the view at the Sunset Overlook is shrouded by trees.<br />
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This sign contains information about the killing of raptors in the late 1920's and how Richard Pough and Rosalie Edge put an end to the killing.<br />
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This area is known as The Slide. I didn't spot it while I was looking around but there are supposed to be remnants of the cable system that brought cars of rocks down the side of the mountain to the Little Schuylkill River and Railroad.<br />
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Next to the trail leading to The Slide were the remnants of this stone structure. What it was at one time, that part I don't know.<br />
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After exploring the other lookouts, I walked around for a while longer and returned to a few of the ones I had been to earlier in the day. As tired as I was, I didn't want to leave for home yet.<br />
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I'm not sure if this is what I think it might be but on the Lookout Trail alongside the stone steps leading towards the North Lookout was this hole in the rock. What caught my attention was that it's nearly perfectly round. Perhaps at one time, this section of stone was being drilled?<br />
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I'm not really sure which lookout this is but it had a nice view.<br />
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Once I was done exploring, I returned to the South Lookout to take in the sights one more time before hitting the road back to the home front. Without any doubts, I would and will return to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to hike again. By far, this was the most challenging hike I've been on in the last two years of hiking (I think I already said this but I'm saying it again). There are rocks everywhere and keeping your balance throughout along with climbing up and down piles of rocks requires constant use of your leg muscles, especially the thighs.<br />
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Normally, it would take a day or so for the fatigue to set in and the legs to start feeling sore from the abuse of hiking but this time around, I was feeling it before I even got home. Over the next few days, my legs were pretty tired but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. It was an excellent adventure!<br />
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Until next time, happy adventures and happy hiking!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-62516470475236737582015-10-31T10:44:00.000-04:002015-10-31T10:44:05.643-04:00Thompson Trail<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Saturday, October 17, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 4.34 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.4 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 1:47:00</div>
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Conditions: Partly Sunny, 53 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On September 17th, I took a ride out to the Pickering Ice Dam Trail to check out the fall colors since it's that time of the year. There's a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to change to different shades of oranges, yellows and reds. So far, it's been fantastic! I don't look forward to the cold of winter but as of right now, it's too beautiful not to get outside and enjoy the colors. Plus, it really hasn't been that cold out yet. I can deal with the 50's relatively easy, it's when it gets down into the 20's where I feel like hibernating and not coming out until spring.<br />
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After hiking the <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/05/pickering-creek-trails.html" target="_blank">Ice Dam and Pickering Trails</a> (again), I decided my day wasn't over yet and headed a few miles south on State Route 29 (State Road) to check out the Thompson Trail. I had passed this trail while hiking the Horse-Shoe Trail on September 9th from Valley Forge to the Great Valley Nature Center and marked it as one to check out in the near future. On an impulse decision, I decided that since I was close, I might as well see what it was about. To obtain a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.charlestown.pa.us/misc_docs/thompson_trail_map-2015.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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For this hike, I parked at the Great Valley Nature Center. The address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4180+Hollow+Rd,+Malvern,+PA+19355/@40.0908442,-75.546415,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c68d9dcc3d9c9b:0x9f94c1731b2acf15" target="_blank">4180 Hollow Road</a><br />
Malvern, PA 19355<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'27.0%22N+75%C2%B032'39.2%22W/@40.0908483,-75.546415,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.0908442,-75.5442263</a><br />
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There's also limited parking at the end of Tinker Hill Lane (note that it's listed as Tinkerhill Road on Google Maps). That address is:<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1139+Tinkerhill+Rd,+Malvern,+PA+19355/@40.0953886,-75.534187,17z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x89c6927588b9fb57:0x57a1976268a89a7e!2sTinker+Hill+Rd,+Phoenixville,+PA+19460!3b1!3m1!1s0x89c68d86427075b7:0x8f171552d93d14b1!6m1!1e1" target="_blank">1139 Tinkerhill Road</a><br />
Malvern, PA 19355<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'43.5%22N+75%C2%B031'55.1%22W/@40.0954251,-75.5341587,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.095421, -75.531970</a><br />
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Note that if you park at the Great Valley Nature Center, you'll need to hike the Horse-Shoe Trail to the northeast for a short distance before reaching the Thompson Trail.<br />
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I hadn't intended on creating a blog post for this hike but after thinking about it, I decided to do so since I had never been on this trail before. With this being said, I really didn't take many pictures during the beginning of the hike since my original idea was to get the fall colors. On my return, I was a little less picky about what I was taking pictures of and took more shots of the trail.<br />
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Below is a section of the Horse-Shoe Trail on Aldham Road.<br />
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A little further down Aldham Road, you'll find your first trail marker for the Thompson Trail (and the Horse-Shoe Trail).<br />
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By the looks of it, there are two different branches of the Thompson Trail leading into one although the one section may no longer be open. At the time, I didn't have the updated trail map which doesn't show the upper section of the trail.<br />
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The below picture is from when I hiked the <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/09/horse-shoe-trail-valley-forge-to-great.html" target="_blank">Horse-Shoe Trail from Valley Forge to the Great Valley Nature Center</a>. If you start your hike from the nature center, you'll be crossing over these abandoned tracks to get to the Thompson Trail.<br />
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Built in 1883 and known as the Phoenixville Branch, sections of this railroad were abandoned at different times between 1941 and 2004.<br />
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Since I had hiked this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail back in September, I knew there was another trail head for the Thompson Trail and instead of turning to the northeast at this point, I continued following the Horse-Shoe Trail southward. The trail makes a few turns heading mostly in an easterly direction until it reaches Union Hill Road.<br />
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Once you reach Union Hill Road, the second trail head for the Thompson Trail is directly across the street (you'll see the below sign signifying the trail) and Horse-Shoe Trail turns to the southeast.<br />
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Once you're on the Thompson Trail, it makes a turn to the northwest. As you continue following the trail, you'll see a small pond to your right (northeast of the trail) and after a short distance, it takes another turn to the northeast. Note that this is the section of the Thompson Trail that I'm not sure if it's still supposed to be used. There are still trail markers (white) and some semblance of a trail but it doesn't look to be in as good of shape as the rest of the trail.<br />
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One you make your turn to the northeast, you'll cross over a small stream and up a hill to this stone wall where the Thompson Trail will veer to the right.<br />
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The trail then turns quickly back to the northeast and continues up the hill. This stone wall runs alongside the hill for a distance.<br />
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Again, I didn't take pictures for quite a distance but I made up for it on my return. Once you reach the top of the hill by the stone wall, you'll be skirting along the western edge of a field, then turning to the southeast along a dirt road through the middle of the field until you reach the cul-de-sac at Tinkerhill Road (Tinker Hill Lane). From there, you'll make another turn to the northeast along the western edge of that same field until you get to a small treeline. Once you get through that treeline, you'll end up on the edge of the below field. If you look to the northwest, you'll see the Thompson home.<br />
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The Thomson Trail turns to the east, then loops again to the northeast along the edge of the above field and into the woods.<br />
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Once you get past this field, it's mostly wooded and was the best area for taking pictures of the fall colors.<br />
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The Thompson Trail is relatively new and was opened on October 1, 2014 after the Thompsons conserved their farm through the French and Pickering Creek Trust which added more than 100 acres to the more than 3000 acres being preserved in Charlestown Township.<br />
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From the 1950's to the 1970's, the Thompson land was a dairy farm. At that time, there was a dairy store on White Horse Road what is now the Maplecroft Building. I believe it's still a dairy but is no longer owned by the Thompsons. The Pickering Valley Golf Course is also a part of the Thompson farm.<br />
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The trail winds back and forth but mostly heading in a northeast direction, more north than east. From this point on, most of what I was shooting were the fall colors so I don't know exactly what section of the trail I was on, only that some of the colors along the trail were very nice.<br />
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The Thompson Trail comes to an end at the edge of this field and from this point, it was time to turn around and return to the car.<br />
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Once I turned to head back to the car, I started taking more pictures of the trail.<br />
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There are a number of dirt roads splitting off in different directions. While walking through these woods, there are residences to the west and the Pickering Valley Golf Club is to the east. I'm curious to know if some of these dirt roads lead to either, or what they had been used for at one time.<br />
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Although not shown in the picture, this sign is posted at the small parking area at the end of Tinker Hill Lane. There's maybe enough room for a few vehicles.<br />
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Although there's a chill in the air, there are still some flowers to be found.<br />
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Now back to the semi-paved trail and heading down the hill alongside the stone wall.<br />
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Small stream crossing just before getting back to Union Hill Road. When I approached this section, I had come from the left side where the opening is.<br />
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After heading southeast for a short distance, the Thompson Trail heads back into the woods in a northwesterly direction parallel with Union Hill Road.<br />
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While not overgrown, this section of the trail is much skinnier than the dirt roads you'll find on the opposite side of Union Hill Road.<br />
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This view is looking back towards Union Hill Road, close to where the abandoned railroad tracks are. From here, the Thompson Trail merges with the Horse-Shoe Trail and makes turn to the southwest. At this point, you're relatively close to Aldham Road and the Great Valley Nature Center.<br />
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That was it for my tour of the Thompson Trail. In all, it was a decent hike but a short one that was well worth the trip out there to check out, especially for the fall colors. The trail is a relatively easy hike with a few hills to climb but nothing too strenuous. If you plan to hike the Thompson Trail, I'd make it one of your stops and not the only one if you're looking to get more than a few miles of hiking in. The Thompson Trail intersects with the Horse-Shoe Trail so you wouldn't have to go far to add some distance!<br />
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I'd like to thank Sue Staas, Chair of the Trails Committee in Charlestown Township for providing me with some insight on the history of the Thompson Trail and family. I hope to find out some more about the history of this trail and if I do, I'll update my post accordingly.<br />
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Until next time, happy hiking and happy exploring!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-57913779837178794952015-10-18T09:25:00.000-04:002015-10-19T12:18:01.708-04:00Horse-Shoe Trail - St. Peters Village to Hopewell Furnace<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Sunday, October 11, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 13.59 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.2 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 6:6:43</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 68 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On Sunday, October 11, I took another ride out to St. Peters Village, this time to head in the opposite direction on the Horse-Shoe Trail than I had gone <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/08/horse-shoe-trail-st-peters-village-to.html" target="_blank">the last time</a> I was there. Technically, it wasn't the last time I was at St. Peters Village. On October 2, I hiked this same route to test out my waterproof gear which turned out to be a complete fail. My "supposed to be" waterproof jacket, pants, and boots were all soaked through by the time I returned to my car. I'm glad it was chilly that day and the layers I was wearing underneath kept me from getting completely soaked or it could have been a pretty miserable and cold hike. By the time I had returned to my car, I was starting to get cold even though I was moving at a decent pace.<br />
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Like usual, I parked in the same parking lot I always do when I go to St. Peters Village.<br />
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Approximate address for parking is:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3100+St+Peters+Rd,+Elverson,+PA+19520/@40.1816009,-75.7327467,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6626f4594a741:0x2b3ce633f8c9d515" target="_blank">3100 St. Peters Road</a><br />
Elverson, PA 19520<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B010'52.4%22N+75%C2%B043'50.2%22W/@40.1812151,-75.7327967,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.181211, -75.730608</a><br />
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The fall colors are really starting show over the last week and a half or so. These trees are just on the edge of the parking lot.<br />
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Once you cross over the bridge from the parking lot, you have a choice on which direction to go. If you turn to the left, this trail will bring you down to the boulders and the Falls at French Creek. If you go to the right, you'll be crossing over Mine Run and headed towards the old train trestle. If you go straight (southwest), this is the connecting trail that will bring you to the Horse-Shoe Trail and was the direction I went. If you'd like to see more of St. Peters, click <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2014/10/st-peters-village-my-two-day-adventure.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I did not head to the rocks or the train trestle since I already had my objective in mind.<br />
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I have to echo the sentiments of whoever posted this sign. I've previously stated that St. Peters was one of my favorite places to go when I needed some "down time". Shamefully and due to its popularity, I've not only seen trash scattered all over the place, but there's also a LOT of graffiti. So much so that you really can't go anywhere within St. Peters and not find it. Since my visit last year, I've begun to avoid the more popular areas because it upsets me to see such a beautiful place being ruined by ignorance.<br />
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Ok, I'm off my soap box. Back to hiking! If you're looking to hike the Horse-Shoe Trail in either direction, follow the light blue trail markers to the south.<br />
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There are a few side trails that head off in different directions from the blue blazed connecting trail. Don't let them confuse you and keep going straight.<br />
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The connecting blue trail gradually makes a turn to the southwest where it intersects with the Horse-Shoe Trail. I had taken a picture of where the trails intersect but it came out blurry. If you want to head towards Welkinweir, you want to turn left (southeast). If you want to head to Hopewell Furnace, veer to the right heading southwest.<br />
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Once you're on the Horse-Shoe Trail, you'll be climbing a hill for a good distance. It's not steep but it's long enough that you'll be warmed up by the time you reach the top.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail is well marked in this area as it has been in all of the different sections that I've hiked so far. Quite honestly and although I brought it with me, I don't really think you'd need a trail map. I always bring a map just in case though, you never know when you may need it!<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail then makes a turn to the west, then to the northeast and eventually turns to the north until you end up alongside Mine Run. Just off the trail is this metal contraption. What it is, I have no idea but it's heavy. St.Peters was once known for its mining operations as well as the quarries in the area, I have to wonder if whatever this contraption was at one time was used during that period.<br />
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Once you get to Mine Run, the trail takes another turn to the west and is the direction you'll be going for a good distance.<br />
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At first, I thought these markers were graffiti but as I kept hiking the Horse-Shoe Trail, I noticed numerous trees alongside the trail to the south were marked, all of them within about 10-15 feet from the trail. Trail markers for the Horse-Shoe Trail are yellow, I have to wonder what these white markers represented, perhaps signifying private property?<br />
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The first road crossing you'll get to is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B010'32.3%22N+75%C2%B045'05.6%22W/@40.1756361,-75.7537347,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Trythall Road</a>. Once you cross over Trythall Road, you'll be entering the <a href="http://www.warwickwoods.com/" target="_blank">Warwick Woods Campground</a>.<br />
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This was the first of three of these caterpillars I spotted during my hike. Known as a <a href="https://www4.uwm.edu/fieldstation/naturalhistory/bugoftheweek/hickory-tussock-moth.cfm" target="_blank">Hickory Tussock Caterpillar</a>, their hairs can cause an burning and/or itchy rash on some, sometimes swelling and nausea in those who may be more sensitive. Look but don't touch!<br />
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I noted above that the temperature was 68 degrees which was the high for the day. When I first started my hike, the temperature was in the high 30's/lower 40's and the ground was still very wet. This caterpillar was barely moving when I spotted it and as you can see, it still had morning dew on it as well.<br />
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This section of the Horse-Shoe Trail are the remnants of a railroad known as the Warwick Branch that once served the black granite quarry (or quarries?) and mines at St. Peters Village. This railroad ran from St. Peters Village to Elverson and was a branch of the Wilmington Division of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. It's unknown when the railroad was abandoned. <br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail runs along the southern end of the <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/05/crows-nest-preserve.html" target="_blank">Crow's Nest Preserve</a><br />
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Once you get past Warwick Woods Campground, the Horse-Shoe Trail takes a slight turn to the west. Make sure you keep your eyes open for this turn, the post/trail marker for the Horse-Shoe Trail is broken and was leaning against a rock. When I hiked through this area on October 2 during the rain, it was on the ground and I almost walked right past it.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail then takes another turn to the north.<br />
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This is the only stream crossing without a bridge in this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail (Mine Run, the same one that also cuts through St. Peters). When I hiked the trail on October 2, it was flooded to the point where only a few of the rocks you see were above water. Had it been raining harder than it was, I might have turned back at this point.<br />
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Shortly after crossing over Mine Run, you'll be entering into the eastern section of State Game Lands #43. I know I say this a lot but I can't stress it enough. You're entering into game lands and it's currently hunting season so be sure to wear safety gear (bright orange) so that hunters will recognize you as human. Even though I hiked through here on a Sunday when hunting isn't permitted, I still wore my safety gear. Better safe than sorry!<br />
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As you're walking through the game lands, you'll also see a few other side trails heading off in different directions. Make sure you keep an eye on the markers for the Horse-Shoe Trail so that you don't make a wrong turn. You won't be able to miss them, they're all over the place.<br />
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The next street you'll cross over will be <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B010'48.0%22N+75%C2%B046'01.3%22W/@40.1800011,-75.7692267,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Northside Road</a>, still heading in a northerly direction.<br />
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This section of the Horse-Shoe Trail cuts along the edge of some grasslands.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail then takes a slight left turn back into the woods after skirting along the edge of the grasslands for a distance.<br />
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Before making my turn back into the woods, I took a short detour along the edge of the grasslands to take a picture of the fall colors which are beginning to look quite brilliant!<br />
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The next street you'll get to is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B011'16.3%22N+75%C2%B046'01.1%22W/@40.1878571,-75.7691517,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Harmonyville Road</a> which is one of the few in this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail where you'll actually be walking alongside the road for a short distance.<br />
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Once you're on Harmonyville Road, you'll be headed in a northwest direction, then turning to the west.<br />
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The trail then takes a slight left turn back onto grasslands and continues to follow Harmonyville Road for a short distance.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail then takes another turn to the Northeast, crossing over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B011'19.3%22N+75%C2%B046'07.8%22W/@40.1886931,-75.7710297,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Harmonyville Road</a> and running parallel with Bethesda Road where you'll be walking alongside some open grasslands again.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail then takes another turn to the northwest, crossing over Bethesda Road and following the only road you'll be hiking on for more than a short distance, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B011'29.9%22N+75%C2%B045'58.5%22W/@40.1916521,-75.7684437,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Green Lane</a>.<br />
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Last year when I went camping at French Creek State Park, I took Green Lane to return to the campsite after hiking nearby (I think I was at Crow's Nest Preserve that day) which was almost a mistake. Green Lane is a dirt road and in areas is washed out with low spots. In an SUV or truck, no big deal but if you're driving a car, it would be best to avoid driving through here.<br />
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Once you cross over Pine Swamp Road, you'll be entering the property of Hopewell Furnace National Historical Site. The Horse-Shoe Trail takes a turn to the west, then to the north. <br />
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As I was walking along the trail, I looked to the west and spotted these rocks. This is one of those times where pictures just don't convey what the eyes see. The hill these rocks are on is quite steep and the rocks seem to extend for quite a distance. I was tempted to climb the hill just to see how far the rocks went but since I already had my objective in mind, I decided to wait until another time. It won't take much convincing to get me to return!<br />
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Now heading in a northwesterly direction, getting close to Hopewell Furnace<br />
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Before I headed to Hopewell Furnace, I took a detour into French Creek State Park to check out Hopewell Lake. Signs of fall are everywhere! Last year, I stopped hiking around this time (actually it was sooner than this) due to plantar fasciitis in my left foot so I didn't get to enjoy the colors as much as I can this year.<br />
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Once I was done checking out the fall colors on Hopewell Lake, I turned back to head towards Hopewell Furnace.<br />
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I was now entering the main part of <a href="http://www.nps.gov/hofu/index.htm" target="_blank">Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site</a>. Founded in 1771 by ironmaster Mark Bird, the furnace was in operation until 1883.<br />
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There was no information about what was once here but you can see that these are the remnants of something. Was it a home? Part of the furnace?<br />
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Giving my interest in historical places, I have to warn you now, I took a lot of pictures at Hopewell Furnace. I couldn't help it, I was fascinated by what I saw!<br />
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I posted similar pictures to these on Facebook after my last hiking adventure to Hopewell Furnace on October 2 and returned to the same building to take a few more.<br />
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During its entire 112 years in operation, African-Americans played an important role in the iron making industry at Hopewell Furnace. At first, the builder of the furnace, Mark Bird, owned a total of 18 slaves (10 men, 4 women, 3 boys and 1 girl) and was the largest slave owner in Berks County. These slaves were said to have dug the original headrace that turned the water wheel supplying air to the furnace.<br />
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In 1780, even though state assembly passed an act ordering gradual emancipation, African-Americans continued to work at Hopewell, some of which spent their entire lives at the furnace in one role or another. Beginning in 1835, the remote area around Hopewell played an important role in the Underground Railroad movement with many of the former slaves earning their living working in the iron industry as woodcutters, colliers, and teamsters.<br />
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The supply of iron ore that the Hopewell Furnace depended on was taken from three mines located within a few miles of the furnace. At first, all of the mines were an open pit process but as mining technology advanced, some of the mines started shaft operations. The ore that was mined from these locations was 40% to 50% iron.<br />
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The miners themselves were the laborers who supplied Hopewell Furnace with the iron ore it needed to stay in operation. Most of the miners were men and young boys although records indicate that women may have worked at the mines as well. The amount of iron ore the miners extracted determined how much their monthly earnings were, ranging from $11.33 -$21.00 per month from 1825-1827.<br />
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Hopewell Furnace played a role in defending the country during the revolutionary war, producing 115 cannon, some of which were used on the frigate Randolph and gunboat Delaware. The furnace also supplied shot and shell to the Continental Army and Navy as well as 10 inch mortar shells that were used to help win the final major battle of the war at Yorktown, Virginia.<br />
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On the bottom right of the below picture, there are what I believe to be channels where pig iron was once produced. Molten iron flowed from the furnace's tap hole into the compressed sand in the floor which became known as pigs since they resembled a sow nursing its piglets. Once cooled, the pig iron was sold to other forges and foundries for further processing. Hopewell Furnace mainly produced pig iron during the last 40 years in operation.<br />
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The water wheel at Hopewell Furnace was used to force compressed air into the furnace in order to intensify heat to melt the iron, a temperature above 2800 degrees. Prior to 1822, blast <a href="https://lookbeforeyoulive.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Day734_07.jpg" target="_blank">bellows</a> were used to push air into the furnaces.<br />
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Originally (1771) the water wheel was a 30 foot overshot which was replaced in 1805 by a 22 foot breast wheel due to the furnace losing rights to the west headwater (not sure what this means). It was at that time Hopewell Dam was built to provide a new source of water power to the furnace. Since 1805, the water wheel has been replaced or repaired several times. The current water wheel was dedicated on August 5, 2006 and is made of mostly chestnut and oak.<br />
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A breast wheel is commonly found in areas where the headwater (water supply) is between 5 and 12 feet high and gets its name due to the water flowing in half way up the wheel whereas an overshot wheel gets its water supply from the top, and an undershot wheel getting its supply from underneath,<br />
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From 1822 on, the water wheel supplied compressed air using blowing tubs that were piston driven. From the blowing tubs, the air was pushed into a receiving box that was between the tubs, then through a long pipe and into the furnace through a cone shaped nozzle attached to the end of the pipe, known as a <a href="http://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/hh/8/images/hh8d4.jpg" target="_blank">tuyere</a>.<br />
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Prior to its last 40 years in operation, Hopewell Furnace also produced finished products such as stove plates, hollowware, weights and other molded items.<br />
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Once I was done checking out the water wheel for the time being, I walked around the back of the building to get a closer look at the side of it. Note that if you decide to walk back to this area that it's quite soggy. The water flowing into the water wheel flows through a wooden channel (seen on the left) leaks onto the ground and flows into this area.<br />
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If any teachers would like to bring their students to Hopewell Furnace for an educational program, they are offered to schools on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the school year. Maybe I can pretend to be a teacher for a day, I'd love to attend this myself!<br />
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As I was walking through one of the buildings, I heard a tapping above my head. I look up and spot this downy woodpecker tapping away at this mud wasp nest.<br />
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The land at Hopewell Furnace was also used for farming. When in use, the barn that the below sleighs and other carriages are now in was used for the horses and mules that hauled materials to the furnace and finished product to the market. This is the upper level of the barn where hay was stored, the lower level was where the horses and mules were stabled.<br />
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A shovel plow was used to create a "furrow" or ditch in already cultivated soil where potatoes and similar crops would be planted. Once planted, the plow could be used to backfill the furrows to build a mound that the plants would grow on. Unfortunately, this isn't the best picture since it doesn't show the actual shovel portion of this tool.<br />
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To bring nutrient rich soil to the surface, the moldboard plow's curved shape blade would cut furrows into the ground, turning the soil over. During the early 1800's, Hopewell Furnace produced cast iron blades for tools like what you see below.<br />
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Unfortunately, I didn't get any information on the carriages while I was there but I believe they were used to transport charcoal to the furnace while it was in operation.<br />
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The hired girls/women did the Big House wash in this building and in the fall, they boiled cider and apple butter in a copper kettle. When hogs and cattle were butchered, the meat and fat were boiled in an iron kettle for scrapple, liver pudding and sausage stuffing.<br />
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I didn't take a picture but to the right side past the above opening, there was an oven that was used for baking goods such as pastries and bread.<br />
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This is a meal shed where bulk grain and meal were kept for purchase by the Hopewell Furnace workers. Nearby mills would grind into meal or flour the corn, buckwheat, oats and rye that was raised on the furnace lands.<br />
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I circled back to the upper section of the wheel house.<br />
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Known as fillers, workers would unload charcoal, iron and limestone into the furnace's tunnel head (the open grate) and a furnace worker or founder would control the quality of the iron by varying the amounts of iron ore, limestone, charcoal and air blast from the water wheel's bellows. <br />
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Although its not the best view, from above, you can see the blowing tubs and equalizing box that was powered by the water wheel below them.<br />
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I'm not sure what it's called but the trough to the left is where the water is flowing to feed the water wheel.<br />
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The building closer to the forefront is the meal shed and Buckley & Brooke Office and Store. The building towards the back is the barn where the carriages and farming equipment are. I believe horses are also still kept in the lower section of the barn, the smell as you got close was quite ripe.<br />
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Wagonloads of hot, newly made charcoal were brought to a cooling shed by teamsters. Once the charcoal had cooled, it was then moved and piled inside a stone storage house.<br />
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A hot blast anthracite furnace was built at Hopewell in 1853. Instead of burning charcoal like the earlier furnaces, anthracite coal was used to smelt the iron. However, the anthracite furnace at Hopewell was only in operation for less than four years and by 1857, the furnace machinery was moved and installed in a new furnace on the Schuylkill Canal.<br />
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An attempt was made for a new method of creating charcoal using brick ovens or kilns instead of the older method you'll see below. While the brick kilns produced charcoal, the method proved to be unsuccessful. All that remains of the kiln is what you see below.<br />
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In a number of my previous posts, I've spoken about charcoal hearths, also known as charcoal pits. The process for creating a charcoal hearth was first, a long pole known as a fagan was driven into the ground, then a three corner chimney was built using small cuts of wood known as lapwood.<br />
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The next step was to stack larger pieces of wood known as billets against the chimney, eventually building a lower and upper tier. Once enough of the billets were in place, the open spaces left by the billets were covered with more lapwood. Normally, a charcoal hearth was about 30-40 feet wide.<br />
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The next step was to cover the entire pit with leaves and charcoal dust (and/or dirt) and to light the pit from the chimney at the top. The process of creating the charcoal would take anywhere from ten days to two weeks. The best charcoal for Hopewell was made using chestnut, oak and hickory.<br />
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Charcoal was made during the spring, summer and fall and keeping an eye on the hearths was the job of what's known as a collier who would oversee a number of them at the same time. Giving the job as a collier was a 24 hour a day operation, cone shaped huts were built where they would live while tending to the hearths.<br />
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As mentioned above, this is the outer part of a charcoal cooling shed where the hot coals were stored until they cooled enough to be stored inside the building opposite of this carriage.<br />
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Admiring the fall colors from a distance with the meal shed in the forefront and barn to the left.<br />
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Almost done with my tour of Hopewell Furnace, I started heading back in the direction of the Horse-Shoe Trail and St. Peters Village.<br />
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Most of what you've seen is north of the section of the Horse-Shoe Trail I was on. Walking past the trail to the south were a few more smaller buildings, likely homes for those who worked at the furnace.<br />
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While there's no official records, the above building was thought to be a boarding house for single men or those who were living away from their families.<br />
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Just behind the boarding house were a few steers grazing in the field.<br />
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That was it for my tour of Hopewell Furnace and to say I had a blast checking this place out would be an understatement. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I was now on my return back to St. Peters Village<br />
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Now back at St. Peters, this is the former Warwick Branch railroad crossing over Mine Run just to the east of where the Horse-Shoe Trail makes a turn to the southeast.<br />
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This is probably the strangest group of fungus I've ever seen. Each of them seem to be a different type<br />
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That was it for my adventure on this section of the Horse-Shoe Trail for the day. As I mentioned, I had made this same hike on October 2 but was unable to take many pictures due to the rain. Once I got closer to the more popular section of St. Peters, I stopped taking pictures for reasons that I mentioned at the beginning of this post.<br />
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In all and being a bit of a history nut, I found this hike to be awesome! Would I do this again? Absolutely. This is another area where I'd love to return during the winter to see if there are any ruins being shrouded by the leaves from trees, not to mention the historical side of the hike.<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!<br />
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Southeast PA Hikinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07420891476027057368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950847240905515720.post-20592894207571608472015-10-10T22:49:00.001-04:002015-10-10T22:49:50.511-04:00Hibernia County Park<div align="left">
Date of Hike: Sunday, September 27, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 11.96 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.1 MPH</div>
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Total Time: 5:41:16</div>
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Conditions: Partly Cloudy, 68 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate<br />
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On Sunday, September 27, I took a ride to <a href="http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1743" target="_blank">Hibernia County Park</a>. Officially dedicated on October 4, 1964, Hibernia County Park is the largest of the parks within Chester County, excluding state parks. Like a number of other parks I've visited recently, Hibernia also has a history with the iron industry.<br />
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Approximate address:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/111+Camp+Stewart+Rd,+Coatesville,+PA+19320/@40.0143911,-75.8454567,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c65c7b1997940d:0xf0eb6c0a23d3fa64!5m1!1e4" target="_blank">111 Camp Stewart Road</a><br />
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There are two different entrances to this parking lot. If you approach the park from the south, the other is on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B000'52.3%22N+75%C2%B050'38.3%22W/@40.014519,-75.843982,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Hatfield Road</a>. There are also a number of other parking lots throughout the park if you'd like to start your hike in another area, to locate them, take a look at the <a href="http://chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/15053" target="_blank">trail map</a>. Take note that the trails listed on the <a href="http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1784" target="_blank">Chester County website</a> don't come close to adding up to the distance I hiked (about 6 miles). With some overlapping, I managed almost 12 miles.<br />
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Directly to the east of the parking lot is the trail head, you won't be able to miss it.<br />
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Before I started my hike, I took a walk around the Hatfield House to have a look.<br />
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The Hatfield family was well known in Pennsylvania during the iron industry and ran the West Brandywine Rolling Mill which was owned by Samuel Hatfield and managed by Benjamin R. Hatfield up until the late 1870's and early 1880's, closed due to financial weakening by the <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/grant-panic/" target="_blank">Panic of 1873</a>. <br />
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In 1918, the Hatfield home was willed by Mary Florence Hatfield to Chester and Lancaster Counties as a convalescent home. After renovations, the Hatfield Memorial home opened in 1925. While no name was given as to who the tenant was, the house was entrusted to the Parks department in 1982 and was maintained by that tenant up until their death in 2009. I'm currently unsure when the convalescent home was closed.<br />
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Once I was done checking out the Hatfield House, I started my hike heading down what used to be an old railroad. Known as the Wilmington Division of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, it extended north from Wilmington, DE to Birdsboro, PA. This railroad is still in operation south of Coatesville, PA but the northern section was abandoned in 1972 after flooding from Hurricane Agnes caused major washouts.<br />
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As usual, it's always a good idea to be aware of where hunting is permitted and dress accordingly.<br />
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The old railroad runs alongside the West Branch Brandywine Creek which is very nice in this area. I think I may have found a few more fishing spots!<br />
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Alongside the creek, I found the remnants of what might have been a dam at one time, likely used to run the mills in the area when the iron industry was still active.<br />
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Not my favorite kind of trail because it was flat and straight but I took a number of detours to check out the creek which kept it interesting.<br />
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You'll cross over the West Branch Brandywine Creek and from there, you have a few choices of what direction you can go. If you head to the west, it'll bring you to the main part of Hibernia County Park and a number of different trails, and if you continue heading north, it'll take you to the Rim Trail. I continued heading north on the Rim Trail. Whichever direction you decide to go, you'll be crossing over Wagontown Road.<br />
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The Rim Trail is a continuation of the old railroad which runs along the eastern side of the West Branch Brandywine Creek, now heading in a northeast direction.<br />
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There are a number of side trails scattered throughout the park, some of which I checked out and others that I didn't bother with. The above trail is one that I skipped over since is was heading in the direction of another section of the Rim Trail.<br />
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I was lucky to have spotted the remains of whatever this structure was at one time since it was about 30-40 feet into the woods and shrouded by leaves. Pretty cool find though!<br />
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The Rim Trail gradually makes a turn to the east.<br />
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Alongside the Rim Trail are also the remnants of what used to be ice houses. This section of the park has some pretty interesting ruins, you just have to look for them!<br />
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At this sign, the Rim Trail takes a turn to the southeast but for the time being, I continued along the old railroad to see what I would find.<br />
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I was unable to get a picture since there was a bank in the way but on the opposite side of where the above gate is, there's a <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B001'43.4%22N+75%C2%B050'03.7%22W/@40.0287091,-75.8354599,417m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">small pond</a>.<br />
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I took a side trail off the old railroad trail to find out where it would bring me.<br />
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Unfortunately, it brought me to private property and I had to turn back. Instead of backtracking, I found a small path that brought me back to the old rail trail and attempted to continue to the east.<br />
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Not much further up the trail, some fallen trees were blocking the path and this was where I turned back to return to the park. I'm sure I could have continued along this trail for a good distance but I was more interested in exploring the rest of the park. Perhaps I'll return there sometime to see how far this old rail trail will take me. I have to wonder if I could make it all the way to Birdsboro!<br />
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It doesn't look like much and it wasn't a tough challenge but this was the first hill of the day that I climbed. By this point, I had returned back to sign stating that I was leaving Hibernia County Park and was headed in a southeast direction. Somewhere along this climb, the Rim Trail takes another turn to the west with another trail that continues to the southeast.<br />
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I reached the top of the hill and spotted what looks like an old home. It turns out this is the Hibernia Methodist Church which was built in 1841.<br />
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I passed this contraption on my way up the hill to check out the church and didn't know what it was. I believe it's an old outhouse but I was unable to get much closer since it was overgrown and surrounded by thorn bushes.<br />
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This hill of rocks reminded me of <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2014/07/haycock-mountain-state-game-lands-no-157.html" target="_blank">Haycock Mountain</a> a little bit, exception being the boulders at Haycock are much larger!<br />
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Alongside the hill of rocks was another side trail that headed in a southeasterly direction that I decided to check out. It eventually led to private property.<br />
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Back to the Rim Trail again. There were enough trail markers to keep you aware of what trail you were on, at least in this area.<br />
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This was probably the toughest stretch of trail at Hibernia Park. The hill wasn't too steep but there were a lot of small rocks that one could easily trip on if you're not watching your step.<br />
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Almost back to Wagontown Road by this point. You can see a little bit of it to the left side of the picture.<br />
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Once you return to Wagontown Road, you have to cross over the West Branch Brandywine Creek and follow it northwest for a short distance before you get to the main part of the park. This is the view of the creek looking upstream from the bridge.<br />
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Once you get to Lyons Head Drive, follow it for a very short distance and to your left, you'll see the Birch Run Trail heading northward. If you continue down Lyons Head Road, there are a few other trails further down.<br />
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With a few exceptions, (more on this later) most of the trails at Hibernia County Park are in pretty good condition.<br />
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Gradually, the Birch Run Trail takes a turn to the northeast. As I reached the dirt road you see above, I turned off and continued heading northwest.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My first view of Chambers Lake</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Alongside the lake is this plaque</i></td></tr>
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Although it's not that large, Chambers Lake is pretty scenic. In total, Chambers Lake is 94 acres and is approximately 48 feet at its deepest point.<br />
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I saw what I believe to be a bald eagle at the far end of the lake but it was too far away to identify. What was pretty cool was watching it swoop down to the lake, likely in search of a bite to eat.<br />
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Gradually making my way back to the southeast, I continued taking a few more shots of the lake. I didn't take a picture of it but to my right (east) is the Hibernia Dam which was built in 1994 in order to help with flood prevention, for recreational uses, and to provide water to the Coatesville area. In all, it's a total of 64.5 feet tall and 700 feet wide.<br />
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I'm pretty sure this is a great blue heron. What I found to be pretty cool about this is that it didn't seem to be afraid of me and didn't take off as I approached like would normally happen. I kept my distance and was able to get a few decent shots.<br />
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I eventually made my way back to the dirt road, then made another turn to the north to locate the Birch Run Trail again.<br />
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I'm not sure why but I didn't take any pictures within this stretch of the Birch Run Trail. The small creek that runs alongside the trail is Birch Run and is the one that Hibernia Dam is blocking.<br />
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The Birch Run Trail then leads you back to Lyons Head Road and from there, I made a turn to the northeast. The above pond has bluegills, largemouth bass and is also stocked with trout. It's open only to children and disabled individuals for the opening of trout season and opens to the public after Memorial Day.<br />
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The next trail I took was the Forge Trail heading to the northwest along the opposite side of Chambers Lake.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1067" target="_blank">Camping</a> at Hibernia County Park is also permitted from the first weekend of May through to the last weekend of October. Somewhere in this area is where one of the two campsites are.<br />
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This was a side trail that was supposed to lead to Chambers Lake but it was blocked off by a fallen tree. I didn't want to walk around it so I turned back towards the campsite. At this point, I was now at the northwest corner of the campsite, now headed in a northeasterly direction.<br />
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Once you get to the northernmost corner of the campsite, the Cedar Hollow Trail continues to the north.<br />
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The Cedar Hollow Trail then takes a turn to the east and an unnamed trail intersects with it heading west to the northeastern side side of Chambers Lake. For the time being, I took the unnamed trail to investigate.<br />
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Once you cross over this small creek, the trail turns to the south. As you approach the lake, you'll see the remnants of what used to be <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B002'03.2%22N+75%C2%B051'25.6%22W/@40.0342221,-75.8592907,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Birdell Road</a> which leads directly into the lake.<br />
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Alongside Chambers Lake was another heron, this time a white one. It hung out for a short while but eventually flew to a different part of the lake.<br />
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I turned off the Cedar Hollow Trail onto another unnamed trail heading to the north but once again, the trail was blocked off by a fallen tree. This trail was supposed to lead to what's called the Nursery Field on the trail map. Once again, I turned around and headed back to the Cedar Hollow Trail.<br />
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Once out of the woods, I turned to the south and through a few open fields. Just to the south of these fields is the location of another of Hibernia's campsites.<br />
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Thinking I was on a trail, I took this dirt road for a short distance. After checking my GPS app, I realized I had missed the trail I had intended to take so I turned back.<br />
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After doubling back from the dirt road, I found the trail I was looking for (Forest Hill Trail).<br />
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Unfortunately, I either lost the trail or it just wasn't being maintained. Instead of turning back, I just bushwhacked through this section of the woods. There was a stream bed heading to the southeast so I followed it until I found an opening out to Park Road.<br />
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Once I made my way out of the woods, I ended up alongside the <a href="http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1785" target="_blank">Hibernia Mansion</a>. While there's no date for when the mansion was built, the first owner was a man by the name of George Harrison who had lived there from as early as 1744 until he sold it to Samuel Downing in 1790.<br />
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From 1808 through to 1821, ownership of the mansion and adjoining property along with the iron works passed through a number of hands until it was purchased by Charles Brooke in 1822. Brooke then passed the land on to his sons in 1862.<br />
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In the 1880's up until 1894, the property was owned by Thomas Costigan where it was then purchased by Colonel Franklin Swayne. Swayne owned the mansion until his death in 1924 where it was willed to his cousin, Mary Skerrett Matteson who primarily used the home for vacationing up until 1963 where she sold the property to Chester County.<br />
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Most of what you'll see of the mansion today was due to the work done by Colonel Franklin Swayne. If you are interested in taking a tour, the mansion is open from May until August*. Candlelight tours are also offered in the first weekend of December*. For more information, call the Chester County Department of Facilities and Parks at 610-383-3812.<br />
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* This information is provided on the Chester County website and is from 2014.<br />
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After checking out the mansion, I took a turn to the east down a dirt road towards the West Branch Brandywine Creek. The dirt road eventually makes a turn to the southeast where it meets up with the Forest Hill Trail which heads in a northeast direction. You can also continue down the dirt road to the Forge Trail and the creek.<br />
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These ruins are known as the Flat Top Cottage Ruins but other than that, I couldn't find any additional information about it.<br />
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Following the Forest Hill Trail, I eventually realized I was heading back toward trails I had already been on so I turned around again. I probably could have kept going for quite a distance before overlapping but I was more interested in checking out this section of the West Branch Brandywine Creek.<br />
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I found a side trail leading south towards the creek. The trail eventually made another turn to the east.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I have no idea what this is or why it was on a trail in the middle of the woods</i></td></tr>
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I've been fishing in this area before and if you're a fisherman, there are a few small pockets of water to check out but for the most part, they're few and far between in this section of the creek.<br />
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As stated on the sign, these are the ruins of <a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Undershot_water_wheel_schematic.svg/600px-Undershot_water_wheel_schematic.svg.png" target="_blank">undershot water wheels</a>. If these water wheels were used for processing iron, I'm not sure. While the land around Hibernia was in use during the iron industry, there were a number of different mills in operation at the same time.<br />
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Heading east on the Forge Trail. Along this trail, there are a few other areas where there were remains of what used to be structures but nothing that was worthy of taking pictures as only signs describing what they were existed.<br />
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I made my way back to Lyons Head Road and was starting my return back to the car, now heading to the southeast. This spot is pretty popular for fishing.<br />
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Now back on Wagontown Road, this is looking downstream from the bridge on the West Branch Brandywine Creek.<br />
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I took one last shot of the creek on my return back to the car, I took quite a few of them that day!<br />
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That was is for my exploration of Hibernia County Park. For the most part, it was a pretty fun adventure and another that took me back to the days of the iron industry. My only gripe about this park is that there were a number of trails that had been blocked off by fallen trees or that seemingly disappeared in the middle of the woods (Forest Hill Trail). Otherwise, the trails were in good condition and there was a lot more distance to hike than I had anticipated. I'd definitely like to return here during the winter to see if there are other structures in the woods that couldn't been seen while being shrouded by leaves from the trees. </div>
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Date of Hike: Sunday, September 13, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: 9.56 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: 2.2 MPH</div>
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Conditions: Partly Sunny, 68 degrees</div>
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I'm a little late with getting this post up but better late than never! On Sunday the 13th of September, I took another ride out to Marsh Creek State Park to explore some of the trails on the western and northwestern side of the park. The <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/07/marsh-creek-state-park.html" target="_blank">last time</a> I was there, I explored the southern end of the park. Like the southern end, most of the trails are in very good condition and well worth checking out.<br />
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Approximate address:<br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/802+N+Reeds+Rd,+Downingtown,+PA+19335/@40.0610917,-75.7337332,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c65fe88c04f85f:0xaf58ca514ebca6ef" target="_blank">802 N. Reeds Road</a><br />
Downingtown, PA 19335<br />
GPS: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B003'41.6%22N+75%C2%B044'02.3%22W/@40.061552,-75.733969,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">40.061552, -75.733969</a><br />
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Take note that if you use Google Maps as your GPS, you can set your driving directions for the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Marsh+Creek+State+Park+Boat+Launch/@40.0618471,-75.736394,15z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x89c65fe88c04f85f:0xaf58ca514ebca6ef!2s802+N+Reeds+Rd,+Downingtown,+PA+19335!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xf1ac28a08fb151bd" target="_blank">Marsh Creek State Park Boat Launch</a> and it'll bring you directly to the parking lot. If you don't use Google Maps, the entrance to the parking lot off Reeds Road is a very short distance from the above address, you won't be able to miss it. As you enter the state park, there's a fantastic view of Marsh Creek Reservoir. For a copy of the trail map, click <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003692.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. You can also obtain one upon your arrival at the park.<br />
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There are a few different trail heads to choose from which can be found behind the restrooms. For this adventure, I started out heading west.</div>
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Technically. the trail heads in a northerly direction for a short distance. Once you enter into the woods, the trail splits to the west and the north and was where I made my turn to the west on the Blue Trail. <br />
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Hunting is permitted at Marsh Creek State Park. Now that hunting season has begun, be sure to wear some safety gear if you head out unless you go on a Sunday.<br />
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Once heading west, the Blue Trail is a long but gradual uphill hike.<br />
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Somewhere in this area, the Blue Trail split off to the north with an unmarked trail that continued west down a steep hill. Throughout the hike, I noted there were a number of unmarked trails leading in different directions. Instead of following the Blue Trail, I continued west down the steep hill to find out where it was going to lead to.<br />
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Once you get to the bottom of the hill, the trail turns to the north and looks to be the remnants of the <a href="http://www.abandonedrails.com/New_Holland_Branch" target="_blank">East Brandywine Railroad</a>. Started in 1854, the rail was intended to connect the farms and villages along the rural portions of the Brandywine River with the larger cities and commerce in the area.<br />
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Between 1854 and 1903, the railway changed hands a number of times before it was taken over by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Railroad" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Railroad</a> in 1903 and renamed to the New Holland Branch. Service declined over the decades as automobiles became more prevalent with passenger service ending in 1930. Freight service ended in 1960 with the eastern majority of the rail being abandoned by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_Central_Transportation_Company" target="_blank">Penn Central</a> in 1972.<br />
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I'm not fond of trails that are long, flat and straight so I eventually found another unmarked side trail leading back up a hill but didn't get far before it circled back to the old rail trail.<br />
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The side trail I took brought me back to the old rail trail (and back to the Blue Trail) which also runs alongside the East Branch Brandywine Creek. This is the view looking downstream.<br />
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The rail trail (Blue Trail) continues alongside the East Branch Brandywine Creek for a good distance.<br />
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At this point, the Blue Trail takes a turn to the northeast (right) and the old rail trail continues to the north alongside the East Branch Brandywine Creek. Technically, this is the property border of Marsh Creek State Park and continuing to the north brings you into private property (notice the yellow sign that <i>might </i>be stating "no trespassing" and that I <i>might</i> have kept going north along the rail trail).<br />
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I had an objective in mind but unfortunately, a big fence was blocking my access which is no surprise. To the east of the rail trail is an old quarry that I wanted to check out. Known as the <a href="http://www.mindat.org/photo-321662.html" target="_blank">Cornog Quarry</a> and from what little information I could find, it's currently owned by Aqua and that operations began at the quarry in 1907. Who owned it while it was in operation and when it closed is a mystery to me for now. All I could find was a website that shows pictures of some of the <a href="http://www.lehighminerals.com/Z4Feb07Cornogb.htm" target="_blank">minerals</a> that were mined out of it.<br />
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According to some of the websites I touched on, there's supposedly a hole somewhere in the fence but I decided it would be best not to take a chance and turned back. <a href="http://www.timesherald.com/opinion/20140411/quarry-misadventure-should-be-a-life-lesson-for-the-young" target="_blank">Last April</a>, two teenagers had to be rescued from the quarry after attempting to climb the cliff and getting stuck with one of them sustaining injuries after falling a distance. Luckily, the injuries weren't fatal but the two teenagers who got stuck and two others who were with them ended up being fined by the Pennsylvania State Police for trespassing.<br />
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I eventually made my way back to the park and turned to the northeast along the Blue Trail.<br />
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The Blue Trail leads to an open field with the trail running along the treeline on the northern side, then makes a turn to the southeast.<br />
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Now heading southeast, this is the view looking back to the opposite side of the field I had been on.<br />
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The Blue Trail (left) intersects with the Green Trail (right) which turns to the west. For the time being, I stayed on the Blue Trail which gradually makes a turn to the south.<br />
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There had been some rain the night before but not enough to make the trails soggy. This was one of the only areas throughout the hike where I had seen any puddles on the trails.<br />
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To the east of the trail is another field that had some farming equipment and the tractor to the left side. I took a picture of the tractor so I could do some research on it but unfortunately, it came out way overexposed.<br />
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Although I won't go into much depth, the <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/osage-orange-tree-zmaz85zsie.aspx?PageId=1" target="_blank">Osage orange</a> tree has a pretty interesting history including the use of the wood to make fences, bows, wagon wheels, and a number of other uses due to its durability and strength.<br />
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My intention was to figure out what each of these pieces of farm equipment did but unfortunately, I'm not really sure where to start. My guess with this one would be that it's a seeder of sorts which looks to be an obvious choice with the bins on top of it.<br />
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I was able to at least find some information about this piece of equipment. This is known as a Claas Liner 470t hay rake and is used to make the rectangular hay bails that you see in the above pictures (and below, what's left of that pile). Once cut down, the rake pushes the hay to one side or another creating a small pile for the bailer to pick up.<br />
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Once I was done checking out the farm equipment, it was back to the trail still heading south.<br />
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There are numerous trails in this section of the park and my objective was to get as much distance in as possible so I took a few turns, first heading back to the west and eventually heading southwest.<br />
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Along the way, I found the ruins of a home and as usual, I went a little nuts taking pictures of it. I love finding old ruins!<br />
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Once I was done checking out the ruins, the trail then made another turn back to the southeast. My only gripe about the trails at Marsh Creek State Park is that there aren't many trail markers which made it difficult to determine where in the park I was. It wasn't a real big deal but I had to use my phone more than I normally do so I could keep my bearings.<br />
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Other than the beginning of the hike, this was one of the few trail markers I had spotted but there's no Yellow Trail shown on the map! The above trail marker was broken and was leaning over almost touching the ground.<br />
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My second view of the reservoir. By this time, I was gradually making my way to the east and getting closer to the boat launch and parking lot where I started my hike.<br />
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As you get close to the reservoir, you'll run into these ruins which are the remnants of a town by the name of Milford Mills that once used to be where the reservoir is now. In the 1970's, the State of Pennsylvania claimed eminent domain over the homes in the area and by March of 1972, all roads leading into Milford Mills were closed for good, the homes razed, and the F. Huston McIlvain Dam was built. By 1974, the reservoir was full, stocked with walleye, bass and tiger muskies, and Marsh Creek State Park was opened to the public.<br />
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As you're following the White Trail to the north, you eventually make your way to this parking lot which is at the end of Chalfont Road.<br />
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It's hard to tell but the tree stump in this picture is enormous.<br />
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The White Trail runs along Chalfont Road for a distance before making a turn to the northeast back into the woods.<br />
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This is a small side trail that leads to the edge of the lake but it didn't go very far.<br />
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Once you turn off Chalfont Road, the trail runs through an open field.<br />
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Across the reservoir was this lookout point and if you look closely, there seems to be a waste basket there as well. I'm not sure what this may be but there's nothing on the trail map although there is a road (Milford Road) in the vicinity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Leaves are slowly starting to change color</i></td></tr>
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The White Trail in the area isn't as well maintained as the other trails in the park but they're still easily passable.<br />
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Getting close to Little Conestoga Road and the "end" of the White Trail (or beginning depending on which way you're traveling).<br />
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When the White Trail reaches Little Conestoga Road, you'll find a small parking lot and a trail marker signifying a turn to the east but this was where I turned around to head back to the car. I'm planning on returning to see if there's a trail on the opposite side of the bridge that leads to the lookout point I had seen earlier.<br />
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Almost back to the parking lot, this outlet is just next to the boat launch area.<br />
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That was the end of my adventure for the day. On my way out, I stopped close to the entrance to the park to shoot the above picture. The view is much better in person! </div>
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In all, this is an excellent place to hike. The trails are pretty well maintained, they're clean, there's a varied amount of terrain with nothing too difficult and plenty of miles to explore. It's definitely well worth the drive to check out. </div>
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Date of Hike: Wednesday, September 9, 2015</div>
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Total Distance: <span style="color: red;">*</span>16.2 Miles</div>
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Avg speed: Unknown</div>
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Avg moving speed: Unknown</div>
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Moving Time: Unknown</div>
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Total Time: Approximately 6 hours</div>
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Conditions: Sunny, 91 Degrees</div>
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Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, some Difficult<br />
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<span style="color: red;">*</span>Once again, my GPS app lost its signal a few times during my hike which finally pushed me to make the decision to use a different app to track my progress. Since I started hiking, I've been using an app that works with Google by the name of <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.maps.mytracks&hl=en" target="_blank">My Tracks</a>. Unfortunately, with the number of times I've lost my GPS signal in recent weeks, I've decided to make a switch to a new tracking app. Looking at the recent reviews, it turns out I'm not the only one who has been experiencing this problem. With this being said, it's going to change the format of my statistics a little bit and perhaps the screenshots of my hikes as well.<br />
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For the time being, I've made a switch over to US Topo Maps, both the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atlogis.northamerica.free" target="_blank">free</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atlogis.northamerica" target="_blank">pro</a> versions...yes, I finally caved in and actually bought a GPS tracking app! With the switch to this new app, I also have some options that I didn't have before, namely a choice of numerous different map overlays. Here's a sample of one of the maps. I like that it shows the altitude rings better than what the terrain view of Google Maps has. The altitude rings look to be in 10 foot increments and they don't disappear when you zoom in.<br />
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Ok, time to get back on track. This past Wednesday, I returned to the Horse-Shoe Trail, this time between <a href="http://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm" target="_blank">Valley Forge National Historical Park</a> and the <a href="http://www.gvnc.org/" target="_blank">Great Valley Nature Center</a> for what is now my longest hike of the season. It was a heck of a hike and to say I was tired by the end would be an understatement.<br />
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I started my hike from <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@40.1043076,-75.4461701,18z" target="_blank">Varnum's Picnic Area</a> which is about a mile east from the actual start of the Horse-Shoe Trail.<br />
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I've been down these trails a number of times so I didn't take too many pictures in the beginning. This is the trail leading down the hill from the parking lot that leads to the Chapel Trail. If you'd like to see the Chapel Trail, take a look at my post from what I hiked <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/04/valley-forge-mount-joy.html" target="_blank">Mount Joy</a>.<br />
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Here it is, the official beginning of the Horse-Shoe Trail. I took a picture of this when I hiked <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/06/valley-forge-mount-misery.html" target="_blank">Mount Misery</a> in June. From what I've recently read, the Horse-Shoe Trail is now 148 miles long.<br />
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There's a pretty long hill to climb before you get to where the Horse-Shoe Trail splits off to the west and the main reason I gave it a "some difficult" rating. The hill isn't too bad but what also makes this climb difficult are the rocks on the trail. You'll definitely need to watch where you're walking so you don't end up turning an ankle or tripping.<br />
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Once the Horse-Shoe Trail cuts to the west with the Mount Misery Trail continuing eastward, you'll find this trail register.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lots of rocks to walk over!</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>On the Horse-Shoe Trail looking back to Valley Forge</i></td></tr>
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Like the rest of my recent hikes on the Horse-Shoe Trail, you'll be passing close to or through private property. Once you exit the boundary of Valley Forge, you'll see this fence alongside the trail.<br />
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Not too far from the above fence, you'll see this tin man and some other decorations alongside the trail.<br />
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The first road you'll cross over will be <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'25.1%22N+75%C2%B028'17.8%22W/@40.090292,-75.471623,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">North Forge Mountain Drive</a>.<br />
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I've seen this a number of times over the last few weeks and am curious to know what it might be. I believe this to be the work of <a href="http://ucanr.edu/sites/MarinMG/?story=696" target="_blank">mealybugs</a>.<br />
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This section of the trail while short is very well taken care of. It looks like sandstone was laid down.<br />
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The next road you'll get to is Forge Mountain Drive and from there, a turn to the northwest for a very short distance. Once it intersects with <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'19.9%22N+75%C2%B028'37.7%22W/@40.088868,-75.477138,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">High Point Lane</a>, it turns back to the west again.<br />
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Heading west, you'll pass these few towers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I wonder what this sign used to say</i></td></tr>
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Once you pass the towers, you'll be following a dirt road for a short distance.<br />
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The dirt road will lead you to the Horseshoe Trail road and directly across the street is the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'14.9%22N+75%C2%B028'53.0%22W/@40.087479,-75.481375,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Valley Forge Mountain Swim Club</a>. This section of the Horseshoe Trail is paved for a distance.<br />
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You'll pass <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'11.6%22N+75%C2%B029'04.1%22W/@40.086545,-75.484481,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Horseshoe Pointe Drive</a> along the way.<br />
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I'm not sure if this is what this sign is about but I found some information in the meeting minutes from the Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors in regards to a request to build an amateur radio antennae on Valley Forge Mountain.<br />
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The paved Horseshoe Trail will then cross over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'01.0%22N+75%C2%B029'46.2%22W/@40.083608,-75.49617,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Country Club and Clothier Springs Roads</a>.<br />
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I ended up getting turned around in this area but it was by my own doing. I saw the below sign and walked past it, continuing on to the end of this section of the paved Horseshoe Trail. After turning around, I realized my mistake and kept moving. Once the Horseshoe Trail cuts to the south is where the unpaved Horse-Shoe Trail continues to the west.<br />
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The next roads you'll cross over are <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'49.2%22N+75%C2%B030'28.6%22W/@40.080339,-75.507945,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Chautauqua Trail</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'47.1%22N+75%C2%B030'37.9%22W/@40.079758,-75.51052,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Wheelock Lane</a><br />
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I've had plans to explore the <a href="http://www.openlandconservancy.org/Diamond_Rock_Preserve.html" target="_blank">Diamond Rock Preserve</a> but what I didn't know was that the Horse-Shoe Trail cuts right through the middle of it. Beginning in 1939, the <a href="http://www.openlandconservancy.org/Home_Page.html" target="_blank">Open Land Conservancy</a> has protected approximately 482 acres of land from development in the Great Valley area.<br />
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Once you get to the western edge of the Diamond Rock Preserve, the Horse-Shoe Trail takes a turn to the northwest. Once you reach <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'46.2%22N+75%C2%B031'02.6%22W/@40.079504,-75.517403,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Howell Road</a>, the trail then turns back to the west again.<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail then takes another turn off Howell Road to the northwest, then southwest, then northwest again alongside <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'40.6%22N+75%C2%B031'20.8%22W/@40.077946,-75.522446,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Rees Road</a>.<br />
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The trail then crosses over <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'50.4%22N+75%C2%B031'37.0%22W/@40.080665,-75.526957,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Blackstone Road</a>, still heading northwest.<br />
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A short distance after you cross over Blackstone Lane, you'll <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'52.1%22N+75%C2%B031'39.7%22W/@40.081146,-75.527698,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">cross over</a> Rees Road and into the woods across the street for a short distance.<br />
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The next road you'll get to is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'57.2%22N+75%C2%B031'47.3%22W/@40.082562,-75.529801,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">White Horse Road</a>. Cross over the street and from there, the trail cuts through the woods alongside the road heading northeast.<br />
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Once you get to the corner of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B004'59.8%22N+75%C2%B031'45.0%22W/@40.083272,-75.529179,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">White Horse and Union Hill Roads</a>, the trail turns again to the northwest.<br />
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Union Hill Road was probably one of the tougher challenges of the hike other than walking through Valley Forge. The hill there was a bit on the steep side and it was long.<br />
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Union Hill Road turns to the north, then makes another turn back to the northwest. Once it turns back to the northwest, the Horse-Shoe Trail then <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'30.7%22N+75%C2%B032'10.6%22W/@40.091858,-75.536281,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">turns off the road</a> heading to the west. <br />
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The Thompson Trail shoots off the Horse-Shoe Trail at Union Hill heading north and leads to Tinker Hill Road somewhere around the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B006'17.1%22N+75%C2%B031'31.3%22W/@40.104761,-75.525364,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Graham Road</a> area. With this one hike, I've now found two more places to check out on another day!<br />
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The Horse-Shoe Trail changes directions a few times after turning off Union Hill Road.<br />
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The trail will then lead you to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'34.4%22N+75%C2%B032'25.0%22W/@40.092898,-75.540288,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">Aldham Road</a> and turns to the southwest.<br />
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Follow Aldham Road until you get to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'29.1%22N+75%C2%B032'36.0%22W/@40.091425,-75.543346,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">State Road</a> (State Route 29). Directly across the street from there is Hollow Road and a very short distance from there is the Great Valley Nature Center.<br />
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At the Great Valley Nature Center, I stopped at a bench directly across the creek from the parking lot to take a break and get a bite to eat.<br />
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Intersection of State Road and Hollow Road. When I hiked the Horse-Shoe Trail from the <a href="http://sepahiking.blogspot.com/2015/08/horse-shoe-trail-great-valley-nature.html" target="_blank">Great Valley Nature Center to the Brightside Farm</a>, I made note that I couldn't find the Horse-Shoe trail while exploring the nature center. The reason for this is that it doesn't cut through the nature center, it follows Hollow Road until it turns off right around <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B005'25.0%22N+75%C2%B032'41.2%22W/@40.090272,-75.544784,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Note that if you'd like to check out the Thompson Trail, there's a small place to park on the eastern side of State Road. You could also park at the Great Valley Nature Center if you don't mind crossing over State Road which can be busy at times.<br />
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On my return to Valley Forge, I didn't take too many pictures. This is the view looking back towards the nature center on Aldham Road.<br />
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A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I have a bad habit of losing my towels while hiking. During my hike, my shoulder started to hurt a bit from my backpack so I made an adjustment to it. Apparently, when I made that adjustment, my towel also decided to jump off. Thankfully (sort of), it was hot outside so I noticed within a few minutes and was able to backtrack and pick it up.<br />
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While I'm mentioning it being hot outside, here's a small tidbit of information/word of caution. On my return hike back to Valley Forge and even though I was sweating from the heat, I started getting the chills which means my body was feeling the effects of heat stress. Heat stress is caused by a number of factors. For starters, hot and humid weather reduces the ability for the body to cool itself down, sweating depletes the salt in your body, wearing a hat prevents heat from escaping from your head, and dehydration, just to name a few.<br />
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I always wear a hat to keep the sun out of my eyes and any arachnids from finding a home in my scalp (the hat is treated with permethrin). While I'm hiking and if I start to get hot, I do take it off which I did when I started getting the chills. I also didn't eat any snacks that had any salt in them so this could have also contributed to the problem, and I'm pretty sure I had enough water with me although I did run out before getting back to Valley Forge. Thankfully, there are water fountains at the park!<br />
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Lesson learned, if you ever start to get the chills when you're sweating, especially on a hot and humid day, listen to your body, stop and take a rest to let it cool down some, preferably in a shady spot.<br />
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On my way to the Great Valley Nature Center, I walked right past the <a href="http://www.whartonesherickmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Wharton Esherick Museum</a> without even realizing it. I've been aware of this museum for a while and knew it was alongside the Horse-Shoe Trail and when I walked past it, noticed the parking spaces and a wooden walkway leading to the building, I just didn't know this was it. I'll eventually check it out but for the cost ($15) and needing to make a reservation, I didn't want to do this during a hike.<br />
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That was about it for my hike on the Horse-Shoe Trail for the day. I think the next time I hit this trail, I'll be a little more careful about how far I decide to hike on such a hot day. I've been hiking in the heat all summer long and this is the first time I ended up getting the chills. This was also my longest hike of the season so I picked a heck of a day to hike this far. By the end, my feet were feeling every step and any hill I had to climb became quite the project.<br />
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In all, it was a good hike that I'd definitely do again. The difference with the Horse-Shoe Trail and hiking at preserves, state parks, etc., is that you're walking on roads and you're never far from private property. It's not really my style when it comes to hiking since I prefer being more secluded but it's still a pretty fun adventure.<br />
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Until next time, happy exploring and happy hiking!<br />
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