6-7 miles. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the new, paved parking lot at Rushton Woods Preserve, 911 Delchester Road, Newtown Square. From Route 3, traveling west, turn right onto Delchester Road and follow it almost to where it dead ends at Goshen Road. The first turnoff into the preserve is the paved lot (39.98283,-75.48676).
Okehocking and Rushton Woods Preserves provide moderate hiking in a beautiful, varied farmland setting. We will hike 2-3 miles in Rushton Woods, walk just over one mile to Okehocking Preserve, and hike another 4 miles there before returning to Rushton Woods. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. There are often very muddy, wet areas in both preserves. 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 15 participants, including leader. Cost $1.00. Leader: Abbie Wysor, 610-742-5967, abbiewysor@gmail.com.
