THIS HIKE REPLACES THE FAIR HILL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA HIKE IN MARYLAND.
11 miles. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot at 1869 Flint Rd, Chester Springs, PA (40.129627,-75.607944). Bryn Coed—which means “wooded hill” in Welsh, is one of Natural Lands Trust’s newest preserves in Chester County, and it is a brand-new hike for Batona. Bryn Coed is part of one of the largest remaining unprotected swaths of land in the greater Philadelphia region. This beautiful preserve includes a Pennsylvania Champion white oak, the headwaters of the Pickering Creek, and several Bald Eagle nesting spots. Hike through open fields and into the woods, past 19th century stone farmhouses, historical ruins, and other remnants of the land’s agricultural past. A mask is required and is to be worn whenever not actively hiking (except while eating) and when social distance cannot be maintained while hiking. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leaders. Limit 10 participants, including leaders. Cost: $1.00. Leaders: Abbie Wysor, 610-742-5967 (cell), abbiewysor@gmail.com; Denise Shamro, Cell: 610.955.4486, Email: denise@sdwatersboten.com.
