Ballas Meadow Preserve & Bushkill Township Trail Walk

Location:
Ballas Meadow Preserve
345 Kromer Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091 (Bushkill Township)

Date & Time:
May 17 at 10:00 AM

Trail Details:

• Total Distance: 2 miles
• Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
• GPS Coordinates: 40.821711, -75.307350

Event Overview

Join us for a refreshing walk through the scenic Ballas Meadow Preserve! This event features:

• A 1-mile loop around a 35-acre wildflower meadow nestled within the 90-acre preserve.
• A new connector trail with a level cinder surface that crosses three bridges on its way to the Bushkill Township Trail (this segment is an out-and-back, so you don’t have to travel all the way to the BTT near Route 512).
• A return loop that circles back through the meadow.

Both trails are ADA accessible, making this event suitable for everyone.

What to Expect & What to Bring

• Trail Conditions:
  
  
  • Wide, mowed meadow grass with gentle grade variations.
  • The connector trail offers minimal shade—plan accordingly.
• Essentials:
  
  
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sunhat, sunscreen, and insect repellent
  • Comfortable shoes
• For Dog Owners:
  
  
  • Dogs are welcome on a 6-foot leash.
  • Please clean up after your pet.
• Amenities:
  
  
  • A portable toilet is available in the parking lot.

Directions

1. From PA Route 33:
   • Take the PA-512 Exit toward Bath/Wind Gap.
2. If coming from the south:
   • Turn left sharply onto PA Route 512 South/Moorestown Road (0.2 miles).
   • Turn left onto Jacobsburg Road (0.9 miles to Kromer Road).
   • Turn right onto Kromer Road (0.4 miles until Ballas Meadow Preserve is on your right).
3. Meeting Point:
   • Gather in the parking lot.

Additional Information

This hike is part of the Get Out! For Wellness series, generously supported by Lehigh Valley Health Network. It’s a family-friendly event that offers a wonderful blend of nature, exercise, and local history.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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