The Bridge Preserve is a great place for an easier hike with rolling and level terrain, winding trails, and good scenery. Many of the trails are wide and trail junctures have signs. The forests are mostly hardwoods with glades of ferns and some laurel.
From the parking area we hiked down the Cornelia Trail and crossed a stream or wetland. Then we turned right onto the Florence Trail as it gradually climbed a hill and went behind some houses. The trail left the houses and went deeper into the woods. We continued on to the pond, a quiet, serene place with a small pond set in the woods. We retraced our steps to the juncture with the Frank Trail.
The Frank Trail meandered through beautiful woods with big hardwoods and lots of ferns. We gradually climbed a hill and reached a large meadow with a pavilion and many pine trees. We completed the loop with the Cornelia Trail and retraced our steps back to the parking area.
Our route was about three miles long, was fairly easy, and would be good for kids or older hikers. Parking is at 41.359105, -74.888367.
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Hike Pennsylvania with Jeff Mitchell 