WILMINGTON TRAIL CLUB
Hiking and Volunteer Events Upcoming Fair Hill Area
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Welcome:
Below is a list of events at or near area parks, that will be led by the Wilmington Trail Club (www.wilmingtontrailclub.org) volunteers, within the next 3 months. You are very welcome to join these hike & volunteer events. Please read the description to determine if you are capable of doing a hike. If you have questions or for more information about a hike contact: Gary Kirk [ or (302) 366-0464]. Parks included in this list are:
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P1 (MD-273)
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P2 (Covered Bridge)
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P3 (Appleton North)
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P4 (Gallaher Rd)
Big Elk Creek State Park – Springlawn Lot
Big Elk Creek State Park – Strickersville Lot
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P5 (Appleton South)
05/31/2023 9:00am - 1:30pm Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area - Appleton-North (9 mi)
There will be early outs available at 6 miles and 7 miles. 85% shaded. Lots of hills on trails familiar to many WTC regulars. A couple of out and backs and one large lollipop. Several stream crossings but of no significance, mostly just wet puddles. Extra water is always a good idea as the temperatures are rising. Lunch break at 12:00 at the covered bridge pavilion.
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P3 (Appleton North) | 2875 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 | 39.714148, -75.822272
06/10/2023 9:00am - 1:00pm Fair Hill, Appleton Road South (8-10 mi)
Join me to hike a few of the great hills that gave this park its name to challenge our heart and muscles. We will pass by a beautiful old ruin that reminds us there was once a vibrant life in this area before we existed. And we will be hiking along both sides of Big Elk creek which is always inspiring.
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P5 (Appleton South) | 2000 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 | 39.688320, -75.816094
06/10/2023 10:00am - 12:00pm New Member Hike - Big Elk Creek State Park (4 mi)
We will hike in some beautiful old trails. After the hike we will head to Kemblesville. PA and Daddy O’s for lunch.
Bring water.
Big Elk Creek State Park – Strickersville Lot | 338 Strickersville Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350 | 39.730960, -75.835722
06/20/2023 8:30am - 11:30am Fair Hill Gallaher Rd (5-7 mi)
Join us for a ramble through Fair Hill with some hills and a few stream crossings. Bring water. Bug spray recommended.
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P4 (Gallaher Rd) | 483 Gallaher Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 | 39.688124, -75.841923
06/25/2023 10:00am - 1:00pm Fair Hill and Big Elk Creek (5-7 mi)
Join Cyndi on one of her favorite hikes to experience this park in all its splendor. Rolling terrain, a few steep hills and a unique bridge are part of this adventure.
Bring water and bug spray and hiking boots and hiking poles if you use them.
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Area – P3 (Appleton North) | 2875 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 | 39.714148, -75.822272