Connect Edgmont Hike: Luckenbach Trail and Bonner Park

We’re headed back to Thornbury! Saturday, September 17th at 9AM About the Hike Thank you to everyone who stopped by Connect Edgmont’s table at Edgmont Community Day! We noticed a common theme among our visitors: while many people recognized spots like Ridley Creek State Park and Okehocking Preserve, most people had never even heard ofContinue reading “Connect Edgmont Hike: Luckenbach Trail and Bonner Park”

Connect Edgmont Hike: Rocky Run Trail

Explore Middletown Township’s extensive trail network. Sunday September 11th at 8:30AM The Hike Join Connect Edgmont as we explore Middletown Township’s Rocky Run Trail. We’ll access the trail from the back parking lot of the Rocky Run YMCA and hike 3 miles through former Wawa Dairy Farm fields and along the wooded banks of RockyContinue reading “Connect Edgmont Hike: Rocky Run Trail”

Walk With Us: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30AM

Casual, low-key walks on pavement. About the Walks Connect Edgmont Co-Founder Steve Brook is hosting a series of low-key, casual walks this summer. All community members are welcome to join us and get to know your neighbors as we walk together. The walks are on paved surfaces and are typically no more than a mile. Feel freeContinue reading “Walk With Us: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30AM”

Connect Edgmont Hike: Okehocking Preserve

Watch the sun rise over the gorgeous Okehocking Preserve. Saturday June 25th at 5:30AM The Hike We’re trying something new… a sunrise hike! Please join Connect Edgmont for an early morning walk at Okehocking Preserve. We’ll meet at the Delchester Road parking lot, then watch the sun rise over the preserve as we hike together.Continue reading “Connect Edgmont Hike: Okehocking Preserve”

Connect Edgmont Hike: Hildacy Preserve

A late afternoon hike with Natural Lands. Thursday June 9th at 5:30PM The Hike Please join Connect Edgmont as we head to Marple Township for a late afternoon hike at Natural Lands’ beautiful Hildacy Preserve. We’ll be joined by Hildacy’s Preserve Manager, Mike Coll. Mike will give us a tour that highlights the wildlife andContinue reading “Connect Edgmont Hike: Hildacy Preserve”

Connect Edgmont Hike: Rushton Woods Preserve

Connect Edgmont is hiking with Willistown Conservation Trust! Saturday May 14th at 9AM The Hike Please join Connect Edgmont in neighboring Willistown Township for a hike in Rushton Woods Preserve. We’ll be joined by a representative from Willistown Conservation Trust, a private land trust organization that has successfully preserved more than 7,500 acres in our area.Continue reading “Connect Edgmont Hike: Rushton Woods Preserve”

Connect Edgmont Hike: Ridley Creek State Park

Hike with Connect Edgmont IN Edgmont! Sunday April 24th at 9AM About the Hike Please join us on April 24th to explore Ridley Creek State Park’s lesser-known Bridle Trails. These trails are located in the north section of the park, roughly bounded by Gradyville Road and the new Ventry (Edgmont County Club) development. We’ll meetContinue reading “Connect Edgmont Hike: Ridley Creek State Park”

Connect Edgmont Hike: Bonner Park and Luckenbach Trail

Join us in Thornbury Township on Sunday April 3rd at 9AM! About the Hike This 3.2 mile hike starts at the Cheyney Post Office and follows the Luckenbach Trail east along Chester Creek into Bonner Park, where we’ll cross the old R3 railroad tracks and ascend to the preserved ruins of a house with aContinue reading “Connect Edgmont Hike: Bonner Park and Luckenbach Trail”