Exploration Hike: Donegal Highlands Nature Preserve

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Old Trolley Line Park | Elizabethtown

Lancaster Conservancy
Publisher/HostLancaster Conservancy
Exploration Hike: Donegal Highlands Nature Preserve
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Join us as we get to know Donegal Highlands Nature Preserve!
About this Event

Experience the lovely colors of fall in this unique forest and learn about the restoration project that is underway. Donegal Highlands Nature Preserve is a keystone parcel of the lowest southern foothill of the PA Highlands and serves as a predominant wildlife corridor between Hellam Hills in York County and the Susquehanna River to the Furnace Hills in Lebanon County. Come explore this second-growth mixed hardwood forest!

What to Expect: This hike will be a 2.5-mile loop. Terrain may contain rocks and roots. Be prepared for a small water crossing. While this trail is not flat, there are no extreme elevation gains. There is a port-a-john available at the parking area. This hike is recommended for ages 10 and up (participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).

Where to Meet: Parking is at the Old Trolley Line Park. We will meet at far east end of parking lot and then cross the road into the preserve together.

What to Bring: Dress for the weather. Bring drinking water and a snack. Binoculars and hiking poles optional.

Event Leader: Interpretive Ranger Rachel Haynes loves discovering new places and basking in the lush glens tucked along the Susquehanna River.

Animal Policy: Service animals active or in training are welcome. Please leave all pets at home.

Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.

Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed, and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email and refunded.

Photo Credit: Hylon Plumb



Thank you to our generous annual sponsors for making this event possible!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Old Trolley Line Park, 455 Beverly Rd, Elizabethtown, United States

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USD 12.51

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