Preserving Open Space in Chester County
Diamond Rock Preserve
52 acres on Diamond Rock Hill, marking the northern border of the Great Valley
110 foot oaks, mountain laurel, rock formations, steep slopes, abutting old quarry
Trail system within preserve not yet established
Access via trail easement, shared with Horse Shoe Trail Club, from Howell Road in Charlestown Township, and via Chautauqua Trail
24 acres gifted from Natural Lands trust in 1994 and 7 acres from developers in 1998-1999
20.6 acre purchase in 2008, funded by Chester County and PADCNR - click to see news story
Guidelines for enjoying our preserves
110 foot oaks, mountain laurel, rock formations, steep slopes, abutting old quarry
Trail system within preserve not yet established
Access via trail easement, shared with Horse Shoe Trail Club, from Howell Road in Charlestown Township, and via Chautauqua Trail
24 acres gifted from Natural Lands trust in 1994 and 7 acres from developers in 1998-1999
20.6 acre purchase in 2008, funded by Chester County and PADCNR - click to see news story
Guidelines for enjoying our preserves
