After 1.8 miles, the Brandywine trails end and run into the paved trails in Alapocas Run State Park… When the map is opened using an app on your smart phone, a dot/reference point displays on the device's screen at your exact location. These maps use your GPS, not your cell signal, so they work even when you do not have service (as long as you have downloaded the map to your phone in advance). The scenery, water and trails are awesome. The Avenza App is free as long as you download maps from their store or upload no more than four of your own. This trail leads you down to the middle of Brandywine Falls -- this spur trail section is missing from this data; however, follow signs for the falls, you can't miss it. From the back loop of the campground follow the yellow blazed Saw Mill Loop trail for 0.3 miles to the beginning of the loop portion of the hike. The purpose of the trail plan is to provide a vision and a framework for the future trail system of Brandywine Creek State Park. … The falls drop from a 70 metre(230 feet), unnaturally abrupt looking cliff to the valley below. The trail then leaves the fire road and turning left uphill. Plenty of signs marking the trails and private property is well marked with bug read paint and signs! In 200 yards the trail will join another fire road for the remaining 0.2 miles to the ridge and fire tower. Rather, we dropped shuttle cars at the Brandywine Recreation area (where the fishermen park) and began our hike at the Shenandoah Trail at the High Knob parking area on VA 33. Discover the Brandywine floodplain on a walk that takes you through several habitatsThe river trail begins at the corner of the parking lot near the Museum on the river side. 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford PA, 19317 (Physical) P.O. There are several grassy areas that are overgrown with tall vegetation and it was pure guesswork as to where to go as the trail completely disappeared. Brandywine Battlefield Park. This 60-foot waterfall is accessed via a partially accessible boardwalk. Currently, the park has 16.6 miles of trails. There are some nice information boards and maps about the area. The Customer Service Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Left is the start of the Lava Lake trail and right is the Brandywine Falls trail. Just steps from your car you will come to a nice picnic area just before the covered bridge over Brandywine Creek. Even the trailhead sign is easily missed and the parking lot area is difficult for most vehicles to get to. It has a packed earth surface. I first hiked High Knob on August 4th 2017. Overall, though, this was an enjoyable hike, with pretty, open woods. The trail itself wasn't too bad...starting out mainly a soft dirt forest trail,  and as you climb along the ridge it becomes slightly rocky. I had planned to eat up on the tower while admiring the views, but there were too many flies, wasps and other flying things. If you need help finding a park, visit our. There is a big area to camp out in next to the tower with a fire ring. The open meadows are excellent for picnics, kite flying, and disc golf, and in the winter, for sledding and cross-country skiing. In the summer there's also a nice benefit insofar as the Brandywine Recreation Area has a swimming pond and showers at the bottom, so if you're camping out in the area, you can get clean from what is inevitably going to be a sweaty endeavor. The Brandywine Recreation area is a perfect spot to go for the weekend. Brandywine Falls is one of the must see sights on the way to or from Whistler. I used to be able to go inside, but you no longer can, they have boarded up the door. The trail does not make any switchbacks on its 2.9 mile climb to the fire tower. The Division expects to release the final trail plan by the end of 2019. Really fun hike with very few people on it. Parks with more extensive trail systems also offer a separate Facilities Guide and Trail Guide. In summary, the plan outlines 1.6 miles of additional trails. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, swimming and snowshoeing. Make sure you have this map memorized, saved to your phone or printed. At the intersection of the Shenandoah Mountain Trail continue straight on the High Knob Trail for another 0.2 miles where the yellow blazed High Knob trail turns right and follows a fire road for 0.1 miles. Winter Trail Maps From the gentle glide of the beginner slopes to the more challenging pitch of the advanced slopes, moguls, and terrain parks, Boston Mills and Brandywine serve skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels of expertise. The park maintains trails for fitness, wildlife observation, and photography; try the Rocky Run Trail or the Brandywine Trail that winds along the creek. Virginia State Parks offer pre-printed maps that include park facilities and trails.