Fall Nature Preserve Hike Series - 2 Crow’s Nest Preserve

Leaders: Patty Sullivan, Sharon Yates
Type: Hiking\, Local Walks\, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate

Description: Fall is here! Please join us to witness the brilliant fall colors as we hike an approximately 5 to 6 mile loop on portions of the Red, Gray, Yellow, and Horse-Shoe Trail in Crow’s Nest Preserve, Chester County.
Our route includes an interesting mix of meadows, cornfields, woodlands, boardwalks and stream crossings! There are some sections in the woods area that are rocky and steep; sturdy footwear and hiking poles recommended due to leaves covering the trail. There is also a short section where the trail is less traveled! The difficulty level will be moderate, with speeds around 2.5 mph; total elevation gain will be around 500 - 600 feet.

Note: It is hunting season and the Horse-Shoe Trail section is on state game lands. Participants should wear at least 250 square inches of fluorescent (blaze or hunter) orange visible 360 degrees on their head, chest, and back.

Group size will be limited. No dogs. If the hike is cancelled, such as due to weather, we will announce this at least two hours in advance.

Please note: In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.

AMC is a non-profit organization and the hike leaders are volunteers. All participants will need to sign the AMC liability release agreement (click here to review it in advance). Alternatively, you can register on the AMC website and sign the agreement in advance there. The AMC website also shows many other AMC events that might interest you.

AMC is an outdoor recreation and conservation organization that, among other things, helps maintain the hiking trails we use in Valley Forge and many other parks. Non-members are welcome on this hike, but membership is inexpensive and supports the great work AMC does (click here to learn more).