***This program has been POSTPONED due to heavy/steady rain forecast. It will be rescheduled for June 19th, 2021. If you have already registered for this program, you will need to re-register for the new date! 

Join park naturalist Rob Bergstresser for a 2.0-mile guided nature hike along the beautiful Sawmill Trail, formerly a stagecoach road, leading past the remnants of an 18th Century gristmill and slate quarry. This unique trail is full of fascinating natural and 18^th century pioneer history. We’ll take a close look at the captivating early pioneer history behind this beautiful area of the park, once part of the former village of Big Creek Valley. All ages and experience levels are invited. Participants should bring water, a snack, and bug spray if needed. Please wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes.

We will be meeting at the Sawmill Run Trailhead off of Old Mill Road.

 Directions from Beltzville State Park:

Turn left out Park main entrance. Proceed past Army Corps of Engineers building & go approximately 1 mile. Look for a Big Creek Grange sign on left. Turn LEFT onto Grange Road. At bottom of hill, turn left onto Old Mill Road. You will pass 3 houses on left. After last house, turn left into Sawmill Run Parking lot.

Registration is REQUIRED, as group size is limited. Please register each individual attending, separately.

***PLEASE NOTE*** Masks/face coverings MUST be worn during the program and participants are expected to follow social distancing guidelines at all times. Participants should bring their own hand sanitizer.