Brush

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 1.13 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: Yes (GrassTrail)

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: Yes – in next parking area on the left

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Hopewell Area Recreation Complex

Clues for Your Hike

1. Starting from the parking area, walk to the crosswalk sign. At the sign, turn right and cross the road (looking both ways before crossing) and walk between the wooden fences.
2. Continue walking straight on the grass trail.
3. At the hiking sign, the grass trail curves to the left; continue following this grass trail.
4. You will come to a second hiking sign on the left; continue to follow the grass trail going to the left.
5. After walking a good distance, you will come to a wooden fence and the road. Look both ways, then cross the road and continue following the grass trail.
6. After some distance, you will come to a Y intersection. Turn left and look for the bench and the post.
7. To return to your vehicle, standing at the bench, take the grass trail on the left back to the parking area.

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.