Parking lot for four cars on the east side of Woodens Lane, about 150 yards north of the entrance to Howell Living History Farm. (Future parking area will be completed by late spring 2010 for about four cars at the north end of the trail on Route 518, near church.)

Construction is underway on a continuation of this trail that will traverse the forested and boulder-strewn property around Lambertville’s Swan Creek Reservoir.

Some areas of the trail may be wet or muddy after heavy rains or during spring thaw, so wear appropriate shoes. Where the trail crosses streambeds, there may be substantial water flow right after heavy rains, so proceed with caution.

The trail descends through woods into the steep-sided valley of the Dry Run Creek, a tributary of Moore’s Creek. It then gradually climbs north, sometimes skirting the charming ledge-bound creek, passing over three rustic bridges and an old dam. The trail climbs up out of the creek valley near its north end, sometimes on stone stairways.

Driving Directions:

To southern trail head: From Lambertville, take Route 29 south 2.5 miles and turn left on Valley Road, and after 1.4 miles turn left on Woodens Lane. From Pennington, take Route 31 just .25 mile north, turn left on Pennington-Harbourton Road. Go 2.8 miles to Route 579, cross it (road name changes to Pleasant Valley Road). After 3 miles on Pleasant Valley Road, turn right on Valley Road, and go just .3 mile to Woodens Lane on the right. Trail head is .25 mile up Woodens Lane, just about 200 yards past the entrance to Howell Living History Farm.

Future parking area due to be completed in late spring 2010 off Route 518. At this time it is not open.