Allentown Hiking Club
1-8-22 11:00 am | Hike
THOMAS P. BENTLEY NATURE PRESERVE and CONEBELLA FARM
This gorgeous, historic, and bio-diverse preserve is 108-acre mosaic of woods, fields, wetlands, and stunning scenery opened to the public in 2019 and contains a 1-mile rolling trail for exploration.
Recognized as a “Birding Hot Spot” by the Valley Forge Audubon Society, the Preserve currently has 111 species recorded as having been observed there. In addition to the beautiful scenery, natural areas and trails, the history at Warwick Furnace is rich. We will walk along the trail about one hour. DIRECTIONS TO THE PRESERVE: Drive 28 min. via Rte 23 East. Turn right onto Warwick Furnace Rd. GPS: Warwick Furnace Rd. & Valley Way Rd. Glenmoore, PA 19343 Conebella Farm is famous for their Ayrshire cows and cheese. The farm store will be open. Ron made special arrangements with the owner, Don Gable, for BCHC members to tour the farm. You may want to cover boots with a plastic bag (rubber band/old shoelaces). This is a working farm! DIRECTIONS TO CONEBELLA FARM: Drive 12 min. (via Rtes 401 & 82) GPS: 337 Chestnut Tree Road, Elverson
Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Windmill Restaurant, Rtes 23 & 10, Morgantown
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Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
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