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Natural Lands' Meng Preserve
226 Mine Hill Road, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, United States
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About the Natural Lands' Meng Preserve
Natural Lands' Meng Preserve is a beautiful park located at 226 Mine Hill Road in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. This forested property features impressive outcrops of diabase rock and vernal pools, making it a haven for wildlife, including various species of migratory songbirds. Once the home of Eva R. Meng, who generously gifted the land to Valley Forge Audubon Society in 1994, the preserve now boasts two miles of hiking trails named in honor of Eva and her sister, Edna Meng.
This steeply sloped preserve is part of the Stone Hill Greenway, a vast, unbroken forest that provides essential habitat for wildlife. The property was used as "Camp Ivy" for Girl Scout Troop #3 of Schwenksville for many years, allowing children to connect with the natural world. In 2019, ownership of the preserve was transferred to Natural Lands, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving open space, caring for nature, and connecting people to the outdoors.
Located just a short distance from the intersection of Mine Hill and Meng Roads, Meng Preserve offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the trails, learn about combating light pollution to protect our nighttime ecosystem, and appreciate the importance of preserving our natural landscapes. Join us in our mission to conserve this precious land for future generations to enjoy.
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226 Mine Hill Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473, United States
Opening hours of Natural Lands' Meng Preserve
Monday:
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday:
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday:
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday:
07:00 - 19:00
Friday:
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday:
07:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
07:00 - 19:00
Reviews of Natural Lands' Meng Preserve
"Just visited this preserve for the first time today, nice place and a short hike with a decent mix of terrain for those looking to get a little bit of exercise. I look forward to returning in the future, hopefully when the weather is warmer and there are leaves on the trees. Do's: Check out what's called Edna's Trail or the Purple Trail. The diabase (boulders) on the top of the hill are pretty cool with some really large ones. There's an information kiosk in that area explaining the diabase and how long its been there. Don't: Hike the Wetland Trail (Blue) unless you're prepared to get your feet wet and muddy, especially a day after a good rainfall. Since it was my first time there, I'm not sure this area dries up with a lack of rain but I don't mind the wet and muddy part so I checked it out. It was pretty soggy to say the least. Waterproof footwear is recommended. In all, it's a nice spot to explore if you have an hour and a half or two to burn."
"Meng Preserve is one of my favorite nature preserves. There are several long trails with paint on trees that direct your adventure. Be prepared to avoid muddy puddles by hopping across intrusive igneous Diabase rock. Nature? Meng has tons of it along with informative displays through the trails. Whether you need to tire out the children, get away from your spouse, or walk the dog; you will not be disappointed by this park!"
"This 101 acre preserve in Lower Frederick Township has over 3 miles of trails through aa beautiful forest. The huge moss and lichen covered outcrops of diabase rock are most impressive on the purple trail. This preserve is adjacent to Lower Frederick Township and Limerick Open Space. If the small parking lot is full you can park in the Limerick Township Open Space lot on Ryanford Road. The only reason I have not given this preserve a "5" is that the blue trail through the wetland is prone to flooding. Hope drainage improvements are made like they have in other Natural Lands properties."
"This is a walk near my farm. It's fairly easy, but steep. The wetlands trail is muddy and a good walk for mycologist visitors like me."
"Mix of easy and difficult well marked trails through a mature deciduous forest of oak, maple, beech, ash, etc. Theres signs of interests along the way and a few benches; bring a lunch for a serene picnic with a friend. Thanks to the family who donated this piece of Penns woods. Limited parking. Plenty of bugs."
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