Brush

  • Difficulty: Moderate two yellow stars
  • Distance: 0.60 miles
  • Restrooms: No
  • Stroller Friendly: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: Yes
  • Playground: Yes
  • Dog Friendly: Yes
  • Location: Heatherfield Park
    • black and white illustration of a brush sweeping dirt off of an ancient tablet

    Clues for Your Hike

    1. You will see a tan colored sign labeled West Lampeter Township and Heatherfield Park. Park along the side of the road. Please avoid parking directly in front of someone’s home.
    2. Take the wide paved path that gently winds past a few homes and then goes up a moderate hill. You will see a playground ahead.
    3. The path forks at the top. Bear left on the path and walk to the pavilion on the left. NEW LOCATION: The post can be found here.
    4. To return to your vehicle, continue on the path as it curves to the right, and you will see baseball fields beyond the fence. Look to your left and you will find the post on a tree. (The post is no longer located here.)
    5. Walk onward as you complete this loop and turn left at the fork. You are now retracing your path, going down the hill.
    6. Walk down the path back to where you parked.

    Did You Know?

    • Brushes are essential for cleaning fossils, and are used to sweep away loose dirt, dust, and other debris.
    • Standard paint brushes, which can be bought in a hardware store, are often used to help clear dust and debris from fossil-bearing areas.
    • Brushes come in various sizes, from large, soft-bristle for general cleaning to tiny, stiff brushes for details.
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