We had a beautiful hike from the parking area down towards the creek. It was spacious and beautiful and not too long for a hot day. We were there during an event where there was beer for sale and a cornhole setup. Fun day.
April 2023
We need to go back… walked 3 miles around a corn field (can’t remember the trail color) but there were several trails to choose from. Beautiful day and some inclined walking but not great nature preserve sites. Lookforward to going back to walk another trail.
December 2022
This place is just lovely, if you want to take it easy walk the flood basin and if you wanna kick it up a notch make it up the hill to the nature center for a good playground and views, Good parking, lots of space with overflow lot,
ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, fields of corn and soybeans, and stream valleys.
Visitors can also explore Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, where young explorers can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, explore small streams, and get a little dirty, tired, and inspired. Free play is encouraged and is a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for nature.
ChesLen Preserve is owned and managed by non-profit conservation organization Natural Lands. Learn more at natlands dot org.
