Come to visit the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve which the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust recently opened to the public in Warwick and East Nantmeal Townships. It features the ruins of the historic Warwick Furnace, with signage describing the rich history of iron works in this area. Along Valley Way, there is a trailhead for a hiking trail. It is easy hiking along the mowed perimeter of a large open meadow. The hiking trail is now a geo-trail. There is a variety of caches. All caches must be accessed by beginning at the trailhead on Valley Way. Park only in the designated area at the Ruins on Warwick Furnace Road, and walk down Valley Way to the trail head at the green gate.
Geocachers must obey these rules without exception:
1) Park only at the Ruins in the designated area. Park perpendicular to the fence. Do not block any gates or access roads. NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON VALLEY WAY OR IN FRONT OF ANY GATES. 2) The Nature Preserve is open only from dawn to dusk. NO NIGHT TIME CACHING IS ALLOWED. 3) From the trail head, hike only on the mowed perimeter. NO BUSHWACKING – there are many sensitive areas. All caches are within 10-25 feet from the trail. 4) Although some caches are big enough for swag, DO NOT LEAVE ANY SWAG. The preserve manager will leave some swag consistent with the mission of the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. You may take something as a souvenir – do not leave anything. 5) Travel Bugs are allowed.
This cache is placed with the permission of the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust.
This cache was formerly called “Hollow Log” but the log has deteriorated into a few pieces of dead wood. The dead wood is near the tree line. Under the dead wood is a l’n’l container. The D/T rating reflects the multitude of thorns that have appeared since the cache was first published.