Meng Preserve

about Meng Preserve

Meng Preserve is a steeply sloped, forested property with impressive outcrops of diabase rock and vernal pools. The preserve is part of a larger landscape—the Stone Hill Greenway—notable for its vast, unbroken forest and the essential habitat it offers for wildlife, including several species of migratory songbirds whose numbers are in decline globally. Depending on the time of year, you might encounter include Kentucky Warbler, Northern Parula, American Redstart, Hooded Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Ovenbird, and Magnolia Warbler

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The property was once the home of Eva R. Meng, who gifted the land in her will to Valley Forge Audubon Society in 1994. Eva and her sister, Edna, were avid preservationists. For many years, the property was used as “Camp Ivy” for Girl Scout Troop #3 of Schwenksville to engage in the natural world. The preserve includes two miles of hiking trails, including trails named in honor of both Eva and Edna Meng.

In 2019, Valley Forge Audubon Society transferred ownership of Meng Preserve to Natural Lands.

Address

226 Mine Hill Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
directions

Visitor Hours

Daily: dawn to dusk
visitor guidelines

Trail Map

Features

Hiking

what to expect

Meng Preserve is located Delphi Road south of Mine Hill Road, just 0.1 miles from the intersection of Mine Hill and Meng Roads, in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, PA. There is a paved, seven-car parking lot at the main entrance.

Accessible parking: There is one accessible parking spot.

Trail surfaces: Trails are unpaved and are generally dirt woodland trails with some rocks and tree roots. The grade ranges from rolling hills to steep slopes.

Areas with gentle or no slope: Parking lot

Benches and rest areas: There are a few benches throughout the preserve with significant distance in between. This includes a bench near the parking lot, two on the Yellow Trail, and one at the wetlands.

Motorized wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices are welcome for visitors with disabilities.

Service animals providing assistance for visitors with disabilities are welcome.

Learn more about accessibility at Natural Lands. accessibility

Sorry, there are no restrooms or drinking fountains.

Trails are through shady woodlands. The blue trail is often wet. Check out the AllTrails app or website to find trail elevation, lengths, and reviews. Meng on AllTrails

Leashes required. Pets are permitted but must be leashed at all times to keep people, other pets, and wildlife safe. No exceptions. Violators may be asked to leave.
Leave no trace. Please leave all plants, flowers, animals, rocks, and artifacts for all visitors to enjoy.
Take your trash. Please pick up all trash, even biodegradable materials like food scraps.
Stick to trails. Please stay on designated trails to protect fragile plants, prevent erosion or wildlife disturbance, and reduce the chance of tick-borne illnesses.
No motorized vehicles or mountain bikes. Motorized wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices are welcome for visitors with disabilities.
No hunting, trapping, or fishing.
No drones or professional photography.
No picnicking or alcohol.