PA Forestry Association | About our local Walk In Penn’s Woods

Visit the historic Durham Furnace and Mill in the agricultural valley carved by the cold waters of Cooks Creek in Upper Bucks County. Meet with other hikers and your hosts at the Durham Mill, then walk 3 plus miles through old oak forest to the iron mines that fed the furnace and began the iron and steel story that led to the legacy of Bethlehem Steel. Learn about charcoal production and reading forest history as well as threats to today’s forests. See the impacts of invasive species and learn about the value of diverse habitat. The hike is strenuous, ground is steep and trails uneven. Hikers should come prepared: sturdy shoes/boots, long pants are advised.

Meet at Durham Mill/Township Hall, 215 Old Furnace Rd. Durham PA; Township Hall lot or street parking nearby. We will gather at the Mill entrance and walk up to the site trailhead.

This walk is not recommended for wheelchairs or strollers due to the terrain. Pets are not permitted.

Please RSVP with your group size to: [email protected]