Armentrout Preserve
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Facility Information
540 Beale Rd.
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Status: Open
General Information |
This beautiful tract of natural open space land was acquired in 1997 with grant money from the Montgomery County Open Space Program. Combined with several adjoining acres acquired by the Wissahickon Valley Watershed, this impressive open space has both wooded and farm land features. The Township plans to maintain this Preserve as a natural area for years to come. Acres: 37.41 owned by Whitpain, 58 total acres. |
Trails |
Natural, unpaved trails, shared by walkers and equestrians. Some wet spots. Hilly terrain. Good exercise walk.
Armentrout Loop Trail (formally WVWA) 0.7 miles, beginning on the East side of the parking lot going towards Morris Rd. The Armentrout trail connects with the Camp Woods trail via an easement across a private driveway at 410 Morris Road. Please do not follow the driveway, but follow the trail signs and stay on the trail.
Horseways Trail/Whitpain Trail A little over 1 mile through the woods. This connects with Camp Woods Trail. The Horseways trail begins on the west side of the parking lot and goes toward Skippack Pike, along the tree line separating the preserve from a private home. |
Amenities |
Picnic table, interpretive signs, walking trails. Dogs must be kept on leashes. |
Parking & Entrance |
Park at the Gravel lot at end of Beale Road Enter at Beale Road off Penllyn Blue Bell Pike |
Habitat |
Meadows, woodlands, deer |