Sadsbury Woods is deep into Chester County, PA. The entrance to this preserve is clearly marked,…read moreand there is a gravel parking lot. Trail is well maintained, and the preserve is extremely clean (litter free), as are all Natural Lands preserves. I did not walk a great deal of the preserve, but the trail I walked was relatively flat, but had various rocky portions, which are best traveled with hiking boots. There are some swampy areas, which probably generate a lot of bugs in the warm months (I visited in winter). As far as I walked, it was a fairly easy hike, but could be difficult for young kids or pets in certain areas with the rocky and swampy (muddy) terrain.

I pulled over at this preserve on a whim to look for Horned Larks. I didn't find any, but I did see…read moresome Killdeer and other birds. The parking lot for this location is a decent size but the trails are not paved, so you'll want to wear hiking shoes, especially if it's rained recently. You have field-views and wooded-views, depending on what you like. If I had more time to kill and was located closer to this preserve I'm sure that I'd be out here taking walks, watching birds, and playing with my dog.

After my Yelp friend David H. posted about this small gem last month, I had to take a look myself…read moreas I have been in the area numerous times but had honestly never heard about this place. Just to keep the history lesson short, it was built by York County in 2007 and it is one of a series of ten overlooks that are at different points in the county all of which give views of the Susquehanna River. susquehannariverlands.com/the-great-outdoors/scenic-overlooks/highpoint-scenic-vista-rec-area/ The set up is fairly simple. There is a small parking lot at the base of the overlook on Hilt Road. At the base there is a picnic bench and a port-a-blaster along with some literature about York County parks/area trails. From there it's up and around the trail which is a 1/2 mile loop with five way point stops that I guess are made to have you appreciate the view from different angles? At the top the view is very nice. It's literally the same as if you were over at Samuel S. Lewis State Park except that now you're two-ish miles closer to the river. The overlook from Samuel S. Lewis is higher and is visible from here and the top of the vista here is very visible from Sam Lewis. We were here around 35 minutes and the parking lot was packed but people were at different point of the incline and on other trails nearby so things never felt cramped or rushed. While I'm not necessarily sure that this place needs a return visit, I'm glad we came and I appreciate David putting this one on my/everyone's Yelp radar as it is a unique spot worth a brief stop.

An absolute and positive must! It's an inclined walk but beautifully and impeccably paved -…read morecouldn't be easier. And it literally feels like you're in the clouds. Truth be told we went on a cloudy day, but if it's sunny I would avoid since there is absolutely no shade. There are rocks positioned to take a break during the five points.

First of all it's a Beautiful Park , The Parks Rangers need to work on making this place better…read morefor families, there some questionable behavior , by visitors, First you got these bike riders with attitude they almost run you over and act like the trail is theirs .Then you got Parents who don't even watch their children. Let's not forget the wanna be stars who are getting their picture taken (thinking someone is going to jump out of the bushes and offer them a Hollywood Contract ) ohh and the photographer acting like the area is their studio. It's a Public Park! Next we come to joggers both men and women running half naked through the park , looking for attention ,Then you got these female runners Flirting and trying to hookup with anyone mostly the men, to try and sell their Only Fans content, All in all the parks needs to have more rules about this type of behaviors ,make it a nice park again

The area of this park seems substantial, and includes some historical information and buildings as…read morewell as more contemporary recreational facilities. The tennis courts didn't look to be in great shape, and I didn't have the easiest time finding a restroom, but the paths and bridges were quite lovely. For what it's worth, I don't currently have a dog, but I wouldn't want dogs excluded from an open space like this.

Nice trail to take your dog for a walk or even to just get out and enjoy nature. Plenty of…read moredifferent spots to park along the trail.

I love just about every Natural Lands preserve but this is one of my top picks!…read more There are trails on both sides of the road, and it's a huge preserve (520 acres) so I have yet to explore it all, but have been twice now and the meadow trail plus some of the woods I've explored have been great. No litter (NL preserves are always immaculately clean), trails all maintained and easy to navigate. And I don't want to jinx it but there were very few bugs even in June and July! This is a very picturesque property if you want an outdoor photo shoot! And the vibe is so peaceful, this is really energetically positive countryside!

I had a great time exploring this area today. I even brought my pup along and he had a blast…read more Trails range from beginner to slightly more advanced depending on which color trail you choose to follow. I mostly stayed on the red and purple trails. The red trail is definitely the most difficult with its dense forest and inclines. I didn't get the chance to explore all the area but we did hike 7 miles! Can't wait to come back

Stunning Preserve & amazing trail to walk on that is over 300 acres. Great for kids, horseback…read moreriding...or just beautiful peaceful walks. You can see short video's on my personal youtube and get a feel for what it is like. https://youtu.be/-nRcjGKmIck https://youtu.be/u1ru5yL754s

While this preserve is members only, you may visit with a pass you can borrow for free at many…read morelocal libraries. The preserve is maintained by Brandywine Conservancy, so if you obtain the free visitor's pass for Brandywine Museum and Conservancy at the library, you may access any of their preserves and/or the museum (and the trails on the museum grounds). Because The Laurels is a private, members-only preserve, there is not major signage for it out by the road. They are down a pretty nondescript long driveway, which I'd never know was a preserve if I hadn't been looking for it, AND read all their navigation details on the website in advance. They are located in what I'd call Unionville, but their mailing address is Coatesville. The parking lot and driveway are all gravel/dirt, so you might want to note this for winter months, depending on how your vehicle handles snow. Their main trails are basically dirt roads connecting forests and meadows, with a meandering creek, and cool old covered bridge. Since they're wide as roads, the trails are very safe to keep a distance from places where ticks hang out, and allow safe distance from others (COVID), and other leashed dogs if you bring your dog(s). The scenery changes a bit, for interesting sights, and great photo opportunities. There are open spots of sun, as well as canopied forest shady areas. I didn't walk the whole preserve but did a couple miles, and did not feel anything was a challenging incline or anything too rigorous. I also pushed my toddler's stroller for him to get in and out as he pleased, and I had no problem navigating on the paths. Note: I had a hard time finding directions. I had best luck using this "address": Doe Run Rd & McCorkles Rd, West Marlborough Township, PA.

It's becoming increasingly harder to navigate around blue marsh, with the ever-growing numbers of…read morejet skis roaming the lake with abandoned. They have no common courtesy, nor do they have any sense for rules of boating. They seem to roam in packs and have no consideration for other than themselves! The other issue is the location of handicapped parking. The only parking place is designated for handicapped parking are located quite a distance from the docking area, and it makes it hard to get close without being dropped off and then going back to get the car later. There are however, handicap spaces marked for trucks or cars with trailers, which are located very close to the docking area, but none designated for just vehicles with handicapped placards.

Nice family area Playground,bathrooms,walking path and…read moreswimming area Can't ask for more

This is a perfect place for a quick-ish and relaxing hike. There are several different options and…read moremost of them loop. I did the red trail loop which is a bit longer. It's through some grass and along some private properties. I went on a Friday afternoon and there were not many people there. There are great views and clearly marked trails. Parking can be difficult.

A beautiful nature preserve found in West Chester. A friend of mine loves this place and I needed a…read morechange of scenery. They have four trails to choose from varies in levels of difficulty. I chose the red trail as it was the longest at 4.1 miles and most difficult, but still a moderate hike. It had some rolling hills and one sharp incline, but not too bad. Keep in mind not all of it is tree covered, so about 1.25 miles of the 4 was very sunny, so it was getting a little hot. However it's beautiful and when i was there on a Friday morning it was relatively quiet.