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Chestnut Grove Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Conestoga, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chestnut Grove Natural Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature preserve offering paths through grassland and meadows as well as ponds. Also features bird-watching areas.
What runners say about Chestnut Grove Natural Area
“* This place has a gorgeous, easy hike through flowers and fields, however, i have never had this many ticks at once in my life, and i explore the local nature preserves often.”
“* This place has a gorgeous, easy hike through flowers and fields, however, i have never had this many ticks at once in my life, and i explore the local nature preserves often.”
Surprisingly nice trail, great for walking your cat (or dog), there are two pretty ponds and tons of native plants as well as a beautiful overlook of the Susquehanna. For a built trail, it's quite pretty and enjoyable. Pictured is a snake found last week, maybe 3 feet long, harmless black snake.
Great walking trails! Star Rock overlook provides great views of the Susquehanna River!
One of the best spots in the county to bird, enjoy nature, or soak up the beaty of the Susquehanna! LCSWMA does a fantastic job with the upkeep of this park. The preserve consists of a number of interlocking trails, which wind through grasslands, wetlands, forested areas, and lead to an incredible overlook of the…
This place is quite fun to explore. I passed through while on the Turkey Hill trail loop. Plentiful native plants and different insects. In some areas, the pathway is a little too narrow, but overall good. Would definitely benefit from a more detailed map for navigating the area.
Trail conditions & character
“* This place has a gorgeous, easy hike through flowers and fields, however, i have never had this many ticks at once in my life, and i explore the local nature preserves often.”
“Surprisingly nice trail, great for walking your cat (or dog), there are two pretty ponds and tons of native plants as well as a beautiful overlook of the Susquehanna.”
“Access to the Turkey Hill Trail allows you to make a 7 mile loop with the Enola Low grade Trail below, or you can wander the grasslands trails for two or three miles.”
“Miles of trails including very flat easy trails for casual walks and moderately hilly trails.”
“Access to the Turkey Hill Trail allows you to make a 7 mile loop with the Enola Low grade Trail below, or you can wander the grasslands trails for two or three miles.”
“There are multiple intersecting trails and markers aren't well-defined.”
Plan your run at Chestnut Grove Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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