Shenk's Ferry Wildflower Preserve

Shenk's Ferry Wildlife Preserve is one of the most impressive wildflower areas in the eastern United States and certainly one of the most popular natural locations in Lancaster County. PPL takes pride in preserving the glen as a wildflower sanctuary.

Located just north of Pequea along the Susquehanna River in southern Lancaster County, the 50-acre glen surrounds Grubb Run off of Green Hill Road. 

The main wildflower trail is approximately 1 mile long and follows Grubb Run along easy walking path on fairly flat terrain.

At least 73 species of flowers bloom from mid-March until the end of May. More than 60 other species of flowers bloom during the summer and fall. Some of the more common flowers include Dutchman's breeches, wild geranium, wild ginger, Virginia bluebells, mayapple, trillium and spring beauty.

For a map showing how to get there, click here.

To view or print a Shenk's Ferry Preserve Brochure, click here.

Directions from Lancaster: Take New Danville Pike to Conestoga, veer left onto River Corner Road at the post office. Cross River Road, continue west on Shenk's Ferry Road and go to the stop sign. Turn left on Green Hill Road. Follow the gravel road through the tunnel and bear left. The trailhead entrance is located next to Grubb Run. The GPS coordinates are N39 50.728 W76 20.635.

Note: Entrance from the south using Green Hill Road, off River Hill Road is for 4-wheeled vehicles access only. Parking is very limited in the glen, please use caution in peak periods for pedestrians on the township road.