Steinman Run Nature Preserve — Local services in Martic Township

First off, this review is really for "Trout Run Nature Preserve", which is just across Stump road from the Steinman Run Nature Preserve, which I have not yet visited. I recommend parking in the Steinman parking lot and then walking West a few hundred yards to the entrance of Trout run (North side of Stump road). Regarding Trout Run - All I can say is "Wow!". This place is a hidden gem. The well marked blue trail, which splits at one point - high trail versus low trail, goes to the same place, takes you to an exceptionally lovely creek situated in an over-the-top picturesque ravine with some very fascinating rock features. One of them, a large stone monolith, had a slightly parabolic surface such that if you stand at the right spot, the relaxing stream sounds are reflected and beamed back into your ears. Easy to social distance here since it seems like not many know about this place. Check out the toad-in-a-hole picture I've attached. At the base of the parabolic monolith, this guy was reigning supreme in this perfect little hole in the rock (King of the...

This place is either the same place as Trout Run or maybe just meets up with it but either way it's a really nice trail to walk on and is fairly easy going as far as the trail goes. There are some exposed roots and a few small hills but nothing that even a younger child couldn't handle pretty easily. So if you're looking for a nice easy hike alone or with your family this is a great place to go and...

Beautiful trail, albeit a little short, with some pretty steep sections that made it feel a bit challenging. Well maintained and easy to follow the route. It's a loop, so you don't have to worry about turning back at any point. Bonus - if you go now (June 2021) you can see tons of the...