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Auburn Heights Preserve
Legend
State Park Land
Marshall Bridge
Preserve (PA)
Wooded Lands
Water
Buildings
Parking
Restricted Areas
Municipalities
Roads
Railroad
Parking
Trails and Permitted Uses
Auburn Valley Trail
(1.2 mi.)
Auburn Valley Trail
(Future Connection)
Trolley Trail (0.5 mi.)
Connector Trail
Marshall Bridge Preserve
Trails
Information
Trail Descriptions
Trail Head
Picnic Table
Bird Blind
Hiking
Biking
Auburn Valley Trail
Park Office: (302) 239-5687
3000 Creek Road, P.O. Box 36
Yorklyn, DE 19736
www.destateparks.com
Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control
Division of Parks and Recreation
Surface Type
Trail Grade
Avg
Max
Paved
Accessible
5%
28%
- Yes
This 12’ wide paved multi-use trail accommodates hikers, walkers,
and bicyclists. In the coming years the trail will also support antique
car and equestrian uses. Future trail connections will lead to
neighboring communities, organizations, and adjacent state park
properties.
Trolley Trail
Contact Information
Trail Width
Avg 12 Feet
Min 11 Feet
Trail Width
Avg 8 Feet
Min 7 Feet
Surface Type
Crushed Stone
Trail Grade
Avg
Max
2%
9%
Accessible
- No
This short trail takes its name from an old trolley right-of-way dating
back to the early 20th century. The 8’ wide crushed stone trail follows
along the Auburn Mill millrace before going down into a meadow
alongside the Red Clay Creek to complete its loop. The Trolley Trail
accommodates hikers, and bicyclists.
Marshall Bridge Preserve Trails
Trail Width
Avg 4 Feet
Min 3 Feet
Surface Type
Packed Earth
Trail Grade
Avg
Max
7%
30%
Accessible
- No
Owned and operated by The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester
County, the Marshall Bridge Preserve trails neighbor Auburn Heights
Preserve. The Pennsylvania preserve features woodland and meadow
trails, with trail connections to the Auburn Valley Trail at two
locations.