25 miles. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Warwick County Park, 191 County Park Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 (40.167744, -75.723894). (The gate to the park doesn’t open until 8:00 a.m.) Hopewell Big Woods is the last large, unbroken forest left in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is considered to be one of the most important natural areas in the region. The conservation area encircles French Creek State Park and the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, and covers over 73,000 acres, or 110 square miles. We will begin by exploring the trails in beautiful Warwick County Park and then follow the Horseshoe Trail past St. Peter’s Village to Crow’s Nest Preserve. Following trails in Crow’s Nest and Hopewell Furnace, we will make a large circle and will then return, again following the Horseshoe Trail, to our cars at Warwick County Park. There are multiple water crossings on this hike. A face mask is recommended when social distancing is difficult. RSVP required at https://www.meetup.com/Batona-Hiking-Club/ or by contacting leader. Limit 12 participants, including leader. Cost $1.00. Leader: Abbie Wysor, 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com.
