Granogue, BCSP, FSNP

 Meet by 9 am at the Smith Bridge/Peter’s Rock Parking lot of First State National Park.  We will first hike around Granogue, then do road walking to BCSP, and a bit of Woodlawn Trustees property.  Expect stream crossings, some steep climbs, road walking, and potential wet spots.  Bring lunch, snacks, water.  Really bad weather will cancel or cause a change in the hike (check forum or call hike leader for update).  Hike leader may offer an optional loop (at least one hour long) at end of hike

From the intersection of US-202 (Concord Pike) & DE-92 (Beaver Valley Rd) proceed west on Beaver Valley for 1.4 mi. At stop sign go straight onto Beaver Dam Rd & proceed 0.7 mi. Turn left onto Brandywine Creek Rd & proceed 0.1 mi. The parking lot will be on the right.

From FSNHP:

Parking Lot closed August 8 for an indefinite period of time:

PARK CLOSURE: SMITH BRIDGE PICNIC AREA & PARKING LOT

Date Posted: 8/10/2023Due to the recent storms, a number of large trees have fallen and continue to fall in and around the Smith Bridge Picnic Area & Parking Lot. Smith Bridge Picnic Area and Parking Lot will be closed starting at 4:00PM on August 8, 2023 until further notice.

 

 

Also known as “Smith Bridge Picnic Area” or “Peter’s Rock”.  Formerly part of Woodlawn Trustee Estate.