** 2/1/24: For the remainder of this week through next week, a stretch of the Milkweed trail immediately North of the parking lot at Armentrout Preserve will be intermittently closed for tree work. Professional tree services will be removing dead ash trees near the trail and will be closing portions of it as needed for safety. All other trails at Armentrout Preserve and the adjacent Camp Woods will remain open.**
Looking for a walk that’s off the beaten path? Search no further than the 57-acre Armentrout Preserve in Whitpain Township. This quiet preserve features young and old forests as well as sweeping meadows and natural, unpaved trails for walkers and equestrians. Here you’ll see several kinds of habitats and feel immersed in nature.
When you arrive at Armentrout, choose between two walking paths. The Milkweed loop trail is 0.6 miles long and begins on the east side of the parking lot. This loop connects with the Camp Woods trail via a trail that crosses a private driveway at 410 Morris Road. The Horseways/Whitpain trail through the woods is just over 1 mile and begins on the west side of the parking lot. Both trails offer hilly terrain.
After walking, take advantage of the picnic table at the intersection of the two trails for a snack or water break. Please note, bathrooms and drinking water are not available at this preserve. The parking lot is a medium-sized gravel lot and spaces are not marked.