Steinman Run is a 309 acre nature preserve comprised of mature forested areas and the stream corridors for both Steinman Run and a tributary of Trout Run. A trail starts at the parking lot by Stump Road and continues along the hillside to the crossing of two tributaries. There are also several small side trails on the preserve, which make Steinman a great destination for hikers. The blazed trail gently ascends from an elevation of 520 feet to about 740 feet through a dense forest that permits little understory.
Cache is an ammo can.
This preserve is hilly and formerly was logged for timber but features the pristine Steinman Run, which contains juvenile brook trout .
The preserve offers a variety of seasonal color. Wood anemone, white violet and other wildflowers bloom in spring and early summer. Witch hazel and the dramatic reds, golds, and oranges of the autumn show off their colorful display in the hickories, maples, birch and beech trees. Winter snow provides a dramatic backdrop for cross-country skiing.
Hunting is permitted in season.
For more information on what you'll see at the preserve, as well as a trail map, visit Steinman Run
How to get to Steinman Run Nature Preserve:
Take PA Route 272 south from Lancaster to Truce Road which is north of the Buck intersection, just before Buck Home Furnishings Store. Turn right on Truce Road and follow it into the village of Rawlinsville. At the intersection in Rawlinsville, turn right onto Rawlinsville Road. Continue on Rawlinsville Road to the bottom of a hill. Make a very sharp left onto Stump Road. A large gravel parking lot and a Conservancy sign will be located on the left. There is another large sign located further down the road on the right.