Paige G.
8/16/2025
We absolutely loved hiking here. The Ollie's playground for kids was the cutest thing and so much fun. It was clean and quiet and overall, a really nice trail.
ChesLen Preserve - Natural Lands
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1199 Cannery Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
The 1,263-acre ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, fields of corn and soybeans, and stream valleys. Visitors can also explore Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, where young explorers can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, explore small streams, and get a little dirty, tired, and inspired. Free play is encouraged and is a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for nature. ChesLen is one of many preserves owned and cared for by non-profit conservation organization Natural Lands. As the Greater Philadelphia region’s oldest and largest land conservation organization, Natural Lands has preserved more than 125,000 acres, including 43 nature preserves totaling more than 23,000 acres. Some 2.5 million people live within five miles of land under the organization’s protection. Land for life, nature for all. natlands.org.
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4.56 reviews
L L.
6/22/2019
ChesLen is relatively HUGE compared to other Natural Lands preserves. 1282 acres of Wyethesque landscapes everywhere you turn! Ironically, for the size of this place, it had one of the smallest...
JPeter E.
12/30/2021
Excellent scenery. Great little hike. We loved watching the families and kids walking. Dog friendly.
Suzanne F.
10/1/2017
I'm new to Kennett Square and discovered this gem while on a drive. It's perfect for taking my lab for a hike. It's quiet, the trails are well kept (mowed), and you couldn't ask for better views....
Christa D.
8/4/2021
Nice open trails good on a cooler day not much shade found one spot for water for my pup on the red trail
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