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George Lorimer Preserve
88 acres of meadows, woods, ponds, stream, and extensive trail system are managed to provide a variety of habitats for wildlife in a beautiful rural setting
Local neighbors have convenient access to over three miles of trails from Minden Lane, Hawkweed Way (Summerhill) and Le Boutillier Road
Memorial rock, and a sweet gum grove donated by Mr. Lorimer's grandchildren in his memory
Park in lot off North Valley Road
Read more and get a trail map
Airdrie Forest Preserve
75+ acres of a mature forest, with 100 foot tulip poplars, red and chestnut oaks, groves of beech
Many bird species including the pileated woodpecker and great horned owl
Three small streams
Trail system east of North Valley Road is a neighborhood favorite, especially when wildflowers abound in the spring
Airdrie East - Main Entrance at the foot of Fennerton Road
Airdrie West - Main Entrance at the foot of Hollow Road
Cedar Hollow Preserve
67 acres of meadows, woods, rock formations, large sycamore, ruins, Cedar Hollow Run, and extensive trail system
Flood plain and wetlands along Valley Creek
Park in lots off Church Road, St. Peter’s Road and Bull's Corner Road. Access via St. Peter's Road
Read more and get a trail map
Valley Creek Preserve
46 acres of meadows, woods, stream, extensive trail system with access for trout fishing (no harvesting - catch & release only)
Floodplain and wetlands are critical resources protected along the Valley Creek corridor
Haven for wildlife, including the great blue heron
Enter from Hayfield or Tree Line Drive
Cool Valley Preserve
33.2 acres of meadows, woods, extensive trail system through fields and along Valley Creek
X-C skiing
Hike through the trails to see red-tailed hawk, bluebird, fox, deer, and other wildlife
Park on Cool Valley Road
Diamond Rock Preserve
66.6 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
Access via trail easement, shared with Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy, from Howell Road in Charlestown Township, and via Chautauqua Trail
Abernethy Forest Preserve
1.7 acres of small mature woodland, north of West Chester
Park along Copeland School Road
MILLER PRESERVE
2.3 acres of wooded flood plain along Valley Creek with fishing
Remnants of mill dam 100 feet west of Church Road Bridge
Reforestation project of native trees
Adjacent to Cedar Hollow Preserve
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