Natural Lands' Meng Preserve

Beautiful trails! Nice and secluded. Downside is off leash dogs.

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.

Wonderful place for enjoying nature and trail hiking. Hilly and rocky so good trail footwear helpful. Very peaceful area. Lots of loop options.

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.