Theodore parker natural area

          This acre park is located in the southeast portion of Lancaster County and is named after the late Theodore A. Parker III, an internationally known....

          What a truly beautiful area & excellent hiking conditions!

        1. The trail follows Stewart Run and takes you past large moss covered boulders, waterfalls and clear pools.
        2. This acre park is located in the southeast portion of Lancaster County and is named after the late Theodore A. Parker III, an internationally known.
        3. Parker Natural Area, visitors can hike along a winding trail that parallels a pristine stream and sheer walls of rock that helped create this isolated valley.
        4. This one hundred and twenty-three acre park is located in the southeast portion of Lancaster.

          5. Theodore A. Parker III Natural Area

          Wesley Rd. | Colerain Township

          This beautiful park is truly a hidden gem. Nestled in Quarryville and named after internationally known ornithologist Theodore A.

          Parker III, this short trail has so much to offer. The trail follows Stewart Run and takes you past large moss covered boulders, waterfalls and clear pools. The first half of the trial has steep hills that meander through the woods.

          After you pass the waterfall the trail levels and takes you along the tranquil stream. The whole park is incredibly peaceful.

          Want to find the best trails in Theodore A. Parker III Natural Area for an adventurous hike or a family trip?

          It's one of those places that has you saying "Wow, who knew this was here."

          This in and out trail has parking lots of both ends. Each end of the trail offers drastically different hikes.

          The first lot is paved and starts on the portion of the trail that is quite steep and rocky. The second parking lot is a small dirt lot. The portion of the trail that starts at this lot is level and has few obstacles. If y