Piersol Road
Elverson, PA 19520
Dan Barringer, Preserve Manager
610-286-7955
Parking: Piersol Road just north of Harmonyville Road
Our Crow’s Nest Preserve is made up of 612 acres of woodlands, meadows, and crop fields along French Creek. Crow’s Nest is the gateway to the Hopewell Big Woods, a 73,000-acre expanse of forest that reaches north into Berks County. Just next door, you’ll find French Creek State Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, making Crow’s Nest part of one of the largest areas of protected land in the region.
Highlights
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Over 7 miles of unpaved trails ranging from moderate to difficult; connection to the Horseshoe Trail, a 140-mile hiking and equestrian trail that runs from Valley Forge to the Appalachian Trail |
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Birds include Wood Duck, Wood Thrush, Vireo, and Warbler. Part of the Hay Creek/French Creek Forest Block “Important Bird Area” (a National Audubon Society designation). |
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Animals include red fox, raccoon, and beaver |
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Native grass and wildflower meadows with Indian-grass, big bluestem, and blazing star |
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Mature woodlands dominated by oak, hickory, tuliptree, beech, maple, and spicebush. Nearly extinct American chestnuts sprout from decaying stumps. |
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French Creek, designated as an “Exceptional Value” stream, flows through the preserve |
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Agricultural fields of corn, wheat, soybean, and hay |
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Located in the North Warwick Historic and Archeological District. Features historic farmhouses and barns restored by Natural Lands Trust. |
Amenities
Trail Map (print before you go)
Trail Map
