The last large,
unbroken forest
left in southeastern
Pennsylvania,
Hopewell Big Woods
is one of the most important natural areas in the region.
Hiking: 116 miles of beautiful trails
Fishing: Exceptional Value Streams: French Creek, Hay Creek
Birding: Audubon Important Bird Areas
Horseback Riding: 18 mile-long Horse-Shoe Trail
Paddling: Schuylkill River, Hopewell Lake, Scotts Run Lake
Camping: tents, RVs, and cabins in French Creek State Park & Warwick Woods
Cycling: scenic roadways and miles of trails
Rock Climbing: 60 foot, fixed-pin rock wall
Hunting: nearly 3,000 acres of state game landsPlus historic sites, charming restaurants and inns and much more…
Did you know the Hopewell Big Woods includes...?
•Important Bird Area, PA Audubon
•Important Mammal Area, PA Wildlife Federation
•Exceptional Value French and Hay Creeks, PA Dept of Environmental Protection
•Most important wetland in Chester County Natural Areas Inventory
Funding partially provided by William Penn Foundation, PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the National Park Service.