Welcome to the Friends of the New Garden Trails

Mill Race Trail
Mill Race Trail: View looking south on the former Pommie Doodle Railroad bed.
Welcome to the Friends of the trails in New Garden Township. As part of the adopted Township's Greenways and Trail Plan a group of over 150 volunteers, known as "Friends of the New Garden Trails", recently completed the Laurel Woods Trail and plan to open the Mill Race Trail on October 22nd, 2011. Use this website to explore the ongoing building of public trails throughout New Garden Township.






Upcoming Event: Bird Walk on the Mill Race Trail April 28th, 8AM –10 AM

Mission Statement
Friends of the New Garden Trails is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and protection of public trails in New Garden Township. We volunteer our time and talents to develop, improve and maintain trails and to conduct relevant educational programs.

Support
Thanks to the volunteers and groups who have helped make the trails possible. In particular, the Friends of the Trails would like to acknowledge:

-The E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation for their financial support.
-Dave Rickerman of Rickerman Tree Service for donated time and service, equipment and materials for the construction of the trails.
-New Garden Township Supervisors and Township employees for their time and support."

News
Read Nancy Johnson's article in the Chester County Press: Hitting the Trail with “Friends”.


Please use this site to find the latest information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and current and future trails. To contact please email: FriendOfTheTrail@AOL.com