You can walk this proposed future multi-use trail along Darby Creek in Haverford Township right now!
There are several places where you and a friend can access an existing
access path and hike between dawn and dusk on township property. The
walking surface is a mixture of soil, cut grass or gravel in various
sections. Since it's alongside the creek, it's a level walk. The path is
wide enough to drive a truck through, because it is actually an access
way for the RHM Sewer Authority to service its system of underground
pipes. You will spot raised concrete "stumps" topped with manhole covers
along the length of the path. Motor vehicles are prohibited, as are
alcoholic beverages. From Glendale Park  The path is about one mile long, through verdant woods and some small open meadow areas. Once north of the entrance (shown to the left) this pleasant hike offers nice views of Darby Creek. It is an enjoyable and surprisingly sylvan walk. If you go all the way to the north end, you will emerge at the township's public works yard, where you can turn and retrace your steps downstream. From the Haverford Reserve  This stretch is more rocky in places than the stretch accessed by Glendale Park. In one place you will veer off to one side and back again. In another spot where a stream feeds into Darby Creek, the path narrows and angles up to the edge of Darby Creek Road, where you cross over a stone culvert and angle back down to creekside. You can walk south almost a mile, until you come to a private backyard. Respect your neighbor's property, turn and retrace your steps back upstream to the grass opening at the north end. Then walk back up along Darby Creek Road and Parkview Drive to Haverford Reserve. From Glendale Park
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