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Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Running trail in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve'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.
Easygoing park featuring trails with tree cover among open fields and a creek.
What runners say about Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve
“This Natural Lands' preserve is as clean kept and well-marked as every other.”
“That being said, if you are not looking for a high impact hike you can still come here for a pleasant stroll thru the main field loops and experience the beautiful scenery.”
“Very nice and peaceful nature preserve with well-marked trails perfect for a short hike.”
“Very nice and peaceful nature preserve with well-marked trails perfect for a short hike.”
Very nice and peaceful nature preserve with well-marked trails perfect for a short hike. I completed the red loop, yellow loop, and some of the gray trail, and it took me just about an hour. Moderate elevation changes but manageable. I saw a snake for my first time on a hike as well which was exciting!
Binky Lee Preserve is a great example of how to restore over-farmed land back to a more natural state. The preserve has wetland, forested, and meadow areas. Natural Lands have made a special effort to create valuable nesting areas for Bobolink, Eastern Bluebird and Eastern Meadowlark whose populations have been…
Whether you prefer fields, forest, creeks, or farm land, you'll find it here. It has plenty of rest benches scattered throughout the preserve, most with views of the land or water. This Natural Lands' preserve is as clean kept and well-marked as every other.
A lovely place to run or hike with woods, meadow, and creek side trails (the creek side part is short, but pretty!). There is a paved parking lot and bathroom at the entrance. There are also other trails nearby to connect via short roadway connections (Dogwood Trail and Bridge to Bridge Trail).
Trail conditions & character
“Offering several walking trails on 112 acres in beautiful scenery with wildlife; the preserve is open 7-7 everyday except Tuesdays.”
“They limit attendance by the parking spaces, so it could be a bummer if you get there, can’t find a parking space, and have to leave.”
“It has its fair share of steep slopes and not-so-beaten paths, which makes it a great place for avid hikers/explorers and dog walkers but not so great for very young children.”
“Very nice and peaceful nature preserve with well-marked trails perfect for a short hike.”
“I completed the red loop, yellow loop, and some of the gray trail, and it took me just about an hour.”
“It has its fair share of steep slopes and not-so-beaten paths, which makes it a great place for avid hikers/explorers and dog walkers but not so great for very young children.”
“Very nice and peaceful nature preserve with well-marked trails perfect for a short hike.”
“There is a paved parking lot and bathroom at the entrance.”
“There is a paved parking lot and bathroom at the entrance.”
Plan your run at Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitenatlands.org
- Phone(610) 353-5587
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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